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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0187577

PRECIOUS LIFE SHELTER INC

Tax-exempt · LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720

Financials

$1.4M$1.3M2023$1.5M$1.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PRECIOUS LIFE SHELTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,535,669$1,372,663$163,006$6,050,676$254,141$5,796,535
December 31, 2023990$1,393,199$1,280,162$113,037$5,858,684$248,956$5,609,728
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,407,976
Program service revenue
$45,887
Investment income
$51,185
Net income from fundraising events
-$120,557
Net income from gaming
$18,037
Net income from sales of inventory
$132,613
Other revenue
$30,621

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$176,106
Other salaries and wages
$568,636
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$817,673
Professional fundraising fees
$8,100
Accounting fees
$16,525
Occupancy
$58,121
Travel
$2,441
Depreciation
$126,518
Program services (functional)
$942,282
Management and general (functional)
$283,018
Fundraising (functional)
$147,363

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,858,684
Total assets, end of year
$6,050,676
Total liabilities, end of year
$254,141
Net assets, end of year
$5,796,535
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,590,944
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,727,330
Net assets with donor restrictions
$69,205
Gross receipts
$1,971,209
Employees
30
Volunteers
200
Year formed
2000
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THERESA MURPHYPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
40$176,106
GREG BAKERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
WENDY GROSECHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
SEAN KAVANAUGHVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
INJA CHUNGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
MARK CHRISTOFFELSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
CATHERINE HUGHESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
BARBARA MCGUIREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
KATHY MILLSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
SEAN A PAYNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
ANNE PRICEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
CYNTHIA SAN JOSEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
JON SAN JOSEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
ROBER UDABEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
CHARLENE WOODBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LAURA PRICEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
LUKE SOUTHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
GABRIELA OCHOABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
DR JUDY LEE VOGTBOARD MEMBER (UNTIL
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THERESA MURPHYPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
40$176,063
GREG BAKERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
WENDY GROSECHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
SEAN KAVANAUGHVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
INJA CHUNGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
MARK CHRISTOFFELSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
CATHERINE HUGHESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
DR JUDY LEE VOGTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
BARBARA MCGUIREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
KATHY MILLSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
SEAN A PAYNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
ANNE PRICEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
CYNTHIA SAN JOSEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
JON SAN JOSEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
ROBER UDABEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
CHARLENE WOODBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
LAURA PRICEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
LUKE SOUTHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
10881 REAGAN ST, LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720-2460
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
THERESA MURPHY, PO BOX 414, LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
Signed the 990
THERESA MURPHY, PRESIDENT & CEO
Phone
(562) 431-5025
Return prepared by
EVERGREEN ALLIANCE PROFESSIONAL CORP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 51-0187577 or by the name PRECIOUS LIFE SHELTER INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

PRECIOUS LIFE SHELTER PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR HOMELESS PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PRECIOUS LIFE SHELTER IS AN EMERGENCY, TRANSITIONAL, AND SINGLE PARENT EFFICIENCY PROGRAM PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PREGNANT WOMAN WITH NO PLACE TO LIVE. THE WOMAN MAY BE FACING AN IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL, PHYSICAL OR EMOTIONAL EMERGENCY WHICH THREATENS HER WITH LOSS OF HOUSING, FOOD AND/OR NECESSITIES FOR DAILY LIVING. THE WOMAN HAS DECIDED TO HAVE HER CHILD AND SHE NEEDS A PLACE TO STAY. EACH PHASE OF THE PROGRAM BUILDS ON THEIR PREVIOUS SUCCESS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FULL WRAP-AROUND SERVICES INCLUDING CHILD CARE FOR ITS RESIDENTS AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR ITS RESIDENTS.
    Expenses $942,282 · revenue $45,887

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
51-0187577
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)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1976
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P72Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,050,676
Income (IRS master file)
$1,971,209

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,535,669$1,372,663$6,050,676XML
990December 2023$1,393,199$1,280,162$5,858,684XML
990December 2022$1,460,464$1,105,212$5,739,315IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 51-0187577).

Questions about PRECIOUS LIFE SHELTER INC

What is the EIN of PRECIOUS LIFE SHELTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PRECIOUS LIFE SHELTER INC is 51-0187577.
Is PRECIOUS LIFE SHELTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
Are donations to PRECIOUS LIFE SHELTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PRECIOUS LIFE SHELTER INC 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 PRECIOUS LIFE SHELTER INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PRECIOUS LIFE SHELTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of PRECIOUS LIFE SHELTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names THERESA MURPHY.
Who are the officers and directors of PRECIOUS LIFE SHELTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $176,106 (THERESA MURPHY, PRESIDENT/CEO).
How much revenue does PRECIOUS LIFE SHELTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,535,669, expenses of $1,372,663 and total assets of $6,050,676 at year end.

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