Nonprofit · EIN 33-0215585
ALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS
Also known as ALPHA PROJECT
Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $41,585,915 | $40,609,337 | $976,578 | $35,509,977 | $4,319,133 | $31,190,844 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $46,119,889 | $38,497,464 | $7,622,425 | $34,161,245 | $4,008,852 | $30,152,393 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $41,418,753 | $35,688,224 | $5,730,529 | $25,487,166 | $3,018,391 | $22,468,775 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $35,340,689
- of which government grants
- $32,289,210
- Program service revenue
- $5,549,328
- Investment income
- $631,304
- Net rental income
- $43,173
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$67,906
- Other revenue
- $64,594
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,095,779
- Other salaries and wages
- $17,570,017
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $22,730,271
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $199,551
- Travel
- $190,321
- Depreciation
- $412,709
- Program services (functional)
- $38,718,198
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,811,562
- Fundraising (functional)
- $79,577
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $34,161,245
- Total assets, end of year
- $35,509,977
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,319,133
- Net assets, end of year
- $31,190,844
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,139,084
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,271,304
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $30,918,666
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $272,178
- Gross receipts
- $41,653,821
- Employees
- 496
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT MCELROY | CEO & PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $318,144 | $28,548 |
| JAN NORBY | CFO Officer | 40 | $271,709 | $33,216 |
| JANICE WILLIAMS | CBDO Officer | 40 | $217,102 | $31,011 |
| LETICIA MARTINEZ-ODANGA | ACCT MANAGER Officer | 40 | $190,727 | $22,676 |
| JASON RODRIGUEZ | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $157,260 | $25,829 |
| TRAVIS LARSON | SNR DIR OF HSG | 40 | $137,663 | $18,430 |
| ELIZABETH KOLBE | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $132,963 | $6,802 |
| ALLISON JUST | PROGRAM DIR | 40 | $120,364 | $7,063 |
| KAITLIN LOSKI | RESOURCE & DEV | 40 | $120,070 | $7,003 |
| ROBERT TUCKER MCELROY | Fac & Fleet DIR | 40 | $111,250 | $5,872 |
| KYLA WINTERS | CDO Officer | 40 | $58,630 | $8,281 |
| SUSAN RAFFEE | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE L GREULICH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY LEHMAN | Sec & Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE W FRANKLIN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT MCELROY | CEO & PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $294,576 | $26,002 |
| JAN NORBY | CFO Officer | 40 | $251,709 | $30,733 |
| JANICE WILLIAMS | CBDO Officer | 40 | $201,443 | $27,901 |
| LETICIA MARTINEZ-ODANGA | ACCT MANAGER Officer | 40 | $177,686 | $22,222 |
| JASON RODRIGUEZ | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $153,061 | $22,406 |
| KAREN PUCCI | DIR SPEC PROJ | 40 | $149,352 | $19,518 |
| TRAVIS LARSON | SNR DIR OF HSG | 40 | $116,892 | $16,627 |
| ELIZABETH KOLBE | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $124,344 | $5,533 |
| Cheryl Davis | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $109,418 | $13,048 |
| SUSAN RAFFEE | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE L GREULICH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY LEHMAN | Sec & Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE W FRANKLIN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT MCELROY | CEO Officer | 40 | $289,266 | $26,498 |
| JAN NORBY | CFO Officer | 40 | $246,441 | $29,575 |
| JANICE WILLIAMS | CMO Officer | 40 | $197,744 | $26,587 |
| LETICIA MARTINEZ-ODANGA | ACCT MANAGER | 40 | $164,220 | $21,559 |
| JASON RODRIGUEZ | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $147,838 | $21,324 |
| KAREN PUCCI | DIR SPEC PROJ | 40 | $146,742 | $3,429 |
| TRAVIS LARSON | SNR DIR OF HSG | 40 | $104,032 | $19,882 |
| ELIZABETH KOLBE | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $115,259 | $5,450 |
| CHERYL DAVIS | PROGRAM ADMIN | 40 | $106,823 | $12,740 |
| SUSAN RAFFEE | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBB LALLY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE L GREULICH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY LEHMAN | Sec & Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE W FRANKLIN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3737 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 203, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103-4217
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBERT MCELROY, 3737 FIFTH AVE SUITE 203, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT MCELROY, President
- Phone
- (619) 542-1877
- Website
- www.alphaproject.org
- Return prepared by
- Leaf & Cole LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0215585 or by the name ALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Alpha Project for the Homeless (Alpha Project) was organized in February 1987 under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for public and charitable purposes. The mission of Alpha Project is to empower individuals, families, and communities by providing work, recovery and support services to people who are motivated to change their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. Alpha Projects many programs are available to all persons in need regardless of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.Alpha Project strives not to manage homelessness, but rather to end it for its clients. The agencys programs do not aim at making homelessness easier, or less costly, or more tolerable. Alpha Project breaks the cycle of homelessness and provides an alternate direction for its clients out of hopelessness and despair, and into a life of responsibility and dignity.Each program offered by the Alpha Project focuses on assisting participants to attain their
Program accomplishments
- Shelter Programs and ServicesTemporary Bridge Shelters:Alpha Project operates two Temporary Bridge Shelters for single adults in downtown San Diego on behalf of the City of San Diego. Bridge Shelter #1 is located at the corner of 16th Street and Newton Avenue. Bridge Shelter #2 is located at 1710 Imperial Avenue. The programs utilize tools designed to effectively serve the target population in a welcoming and solutions-focused environment. Clients at the sprung structures receive emergency housing including restrooms, showers, laundry, meals, and supplies. An array of services are offered through Alpha Project and partners including medical and behavioral health services. Cortez Hill Family Center - Interim Housing Program:Operated on behalf of the City of San Diego, Cortez Hill Family Center Interim Housing Program offers emergency housing for homeless families with children. The program provides safe housing, meals, access to education, medical, and other wrap-around services for families with children to thrive and prepare for longer-term or permanent housing, as well as successfully promote self-sufficiency, wellness, and recovery.Expenses $19,202,110
- Permanent Housing Programs & ServicesRapid Re-Housing:The Rapid Re-Housing Program provides housing navigation and location, case management, and financial assistance to permanently house individuals and families. The program provides application, security deposit, and short-term or medium-term rental assistance, as well as assists in securing needed furniture and supplies. The program also assists clients to access support services and resources including medical, behavioral health, legal, work training, and employment.Home Finder & Tenant Peer Support Services (TPSS):Home Finder and Tenant Peer Support Services (TPSS) programs serve clients who are 1) ages 18 years or older, 2) homeless, 3) experience serious mental illness, and 4) connected to designated County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services (BHS) outpatient clinics. Staff meets with clients at designated clinics where they start the housing process to include needs assessment, housing location, housing navigation, and supportive services. Staff also coordinates, brokers, and schedules appropriate client services with external medical, dental, and housing opportunities to meet client needs. Homeless Prevention and Case Management:Alpha Project operates two prevention programs including the Homeless Prevention and Diversion Services program which provides single episodes of assistance with short-term case management. The Housing Navigation and Case Management Services for the Homeless program offers longer-term prevention support through ongoing case management and referrals to supportive services.Expenses $7,374,016
- Rehabilitation Program ServicesCasa Raphael Residential Substance Use Disorder Program:Casa Raphael, located at 993 and 975 Postal Way in Vista, CA is a state-licensed and certified residential treatment program for men in recovery from substance abuse. The program provides housing, food, recovery workshops, case management, mental health counseling, access to healthcare, work, financial assistance, and other support services. The program offers an intensive 12-week environment in which residents participate in an evidence-based practice curriculum.Expenses $6,705,937
- Permanent Supportive Housing AssistanceAlpha Square:Alpha Square, welcoming residents since 2015, is located at 550 14th Street in Downtown San Diego and incorporates 203 units, including two management units, along with onsite laundry, computer lab, food pantry, commercial kitchen, community rooms, and rooftop terrace. Alpha Square provides supportive, affordable, and sustainable housing with access to on-site support services to address needs such as mental health counseling, addiction counseling, enrolling in benefits, financial support, and access to long-term treatment and other services. Alpha Lofts:Launched in 2019, Alpha Lofts located at 3808 El Cajon Blvd. in Normal Heights is a supportive affordable housing complex for homeless veterans in San Diego. Alpha Project staff provides essential support services for the residents of Alpha Lofts, which offers 53 units including one managers unit, as well as an onsite food pantry, computer lab, laundry room, and terrace. The program also connects residents to medical, behavioral health, and other necessary services.Expenses $3,087,742
- Work ProgramsSpecial Projects:Special Projects provides meaningful work and training opportunities to eligible clients able to work. Throughout the year, Alpha Project contracts directly with various public departments and private entities to provide weed and brush abatement services, and other community benefit projects, to neighborhoods and rural areas throughout San Diego County.Wheels of Change:Wheels of Change offers work opportunities, paying minimum wage, to individuals residing at Alpha Projects Temporary Bridge Shelter programs. Wheels of Change empowers shelter residents, builds self-esteem, and provides meaningful work experience while giving back to the communityExpenses $2,210,422 · revenue $5,549,328
- Other ProgramsFood Services Program:Alpha Projects commercial kitchen at Alpha Square is instrumental in the delivery of food services to the agencys many programs including the preparation of over 200,000 hot meals annually to shelter residents. The program also helps stock the agencys three food pantries at Alpha Square, Alpha Lofts, and Luther Tower, as well as prepares food kits for clients moving into housing of their own and emergency food kits as needed for seniors, disabled, and chronically ill clients.Homeless Outreach:At the core of all of Alpha Projects facilities and services is a program of Homeless Outreach, designed not only to assist those in need in accessing needed services but also to assist the surrounding neighborhood in addressing homeless-related issues. Operating in the City of San Diego, City of Vista, Chula Vista City, National City, and the Port of San Diego, outreach workers are trained in crisis response and de-escalation, with access to food, transportation and a wealth of referral sources to help individuals and families still homeless connect with housing and other sources of support.Case Management at Luther Tower:Luther Tower offers 200 units of affordable housing to seniors. Alpha Projects Case Management services at Luther Tower offers residents with support accessing services and supplies including medical, behavioral health, food, as well as other wrap-arounds services. Hospice for the Homeless & Living with Dignity:In response to the homeless deaths that occur on the streets of San Diego, in 2007 Alpha Project launched Hospice for the Homeless and Living with Dignity to provide financial assistance to homeless people diagnosed with a terminal or chronic illness. Hospice for the Homeless caters to those diagnosed by a physician as having 6 months or less to live. While the clients chosen hospice provider delivers medical & nursing care, medications, social worker, and behavioral health and spiritual counseling, Alpha Project provides financial assistance including security deposit, rental assistance, furniture, food, and other supplies not covered by hospice. Living with Dignity provides one-time assistance to help seniors, those with physical disabilities or other debilitating illnesses with emergency or critical needs such as rental assistance, transportation, food, and mobility devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, walking sticks, etc.Alpha House:Alpha House is designed to provide sober living and transitional housing to those needing safe, clean, and affordable housing while transitioning back into the workforce through participation in Alpha Projects Special Projects work program.Expenses $137,971
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-0215585
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 4192 (5 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $35,509,977
- Income (IRS master file)
- $41,653,821
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $41,585,915 | $40,609,337 | $35,509,977 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $46,119,889 | $38,497,464 | $34,161,245 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $41,418,753 | $35,688,224 | $25,487,166 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $27,937,401 | $27,398,438 | $18,280,742 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 33-0215585).
Questions about ALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS
- What is the EIN of ALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS is 33-0215585.
- Is ALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to ALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does ALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ROBERT MCELROY.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $318,144 (ROBERT MCELROY, CEO & PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does ALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $41,585,915, expenses of $40,609,337 and total assets of $35,509,977 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (5)
- ALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS EIN 33-0644843 · SAN DIEGO, CA · last filed 990 for 2024
- ALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS EIN 33-0580463 · SAN DIEGO, CA · last filed 990 for 2024
- ALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS EIN 27-1184364 · SAN DIEGO, CA · last filed 990-N for 2025
- ALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS EIN 33-0622090 · SAN DIEGO, CA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- ALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS EIN 33-0898983 · SAN DIEGO, CA · last filed 990-N for 2025
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