Nonprofit · EIN 94-2525231
COMMUNITY HOMELESS SOLUTIONS
Also known as SHELTER OUTREACH PLUS
Tax-exempt · MARINA, CA 93933
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,506,350 | $6,876,456 | -$370,106 | $2,879,123 | $1,207,572 | $1,671,551 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,944,686 | $6,342,534 | -$397,848 | $2,612,769 | $1,591,888 | $1,020,881 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,280,923 | $4,478,226 | -$197,303 | $2,537,563 | $1,310,572 | $1,226,991 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,576,868
- of which government grants
- $4,588,243
- Program service revenue
- $927,679
- Investment income
- $200
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $122
- Other revenue
- $1,603
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $576,550
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,098,385
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,460,847
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $698,849
- Travel
- $2,807
- Depreciation
- $111,275
- Program services (functional)
- $5,649,880
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,226,576
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,612,769
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,879,123
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,207,572
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,671,551
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,217,094
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,661,551
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $10,000
- Gross receipts
- $6,506,350
- Employees
- 105
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 1978
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Baker | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $193,252 |
| Amy Price | Dir of Development | 40 | $98,250 |
| Regina Williams | Program Director | 40 | $93,023 |
| Naomi Chavarria | Grant & Program Administrator | 40 | $88,884 |
| Priscilla Ortega | Program Director | 40 | $86,051 |
| Linh Khuu | Dir. of Finance Officer | 40 | $82,501 |
| Jeff Shultz | Dir of Human Resources | 40 | $34,789 |
| Lisa Griffen Burns | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Shirley L Dickinson MD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cheryl Camany | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Baker | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $144,317 |
| Naomi Chavarria | Dir. of Finance Officer | 40 | $81,817 |
| Lisa Griffen Burns | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Donna Smith | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Shirley L Dickinson MD | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Cheryl Camany | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAOMI CHAVARRIA | DIRECTOR OF FINANCES Officer | 40 | $75,442 | $13,976 |
| GREG BAKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $71,121 | $17,899 |
| LISA GRIFFIN BURNS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA SMITH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY L DICKINSON MD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL CAMANY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3087 WITTENMYER CT, MARINA, CA 93933-4751
- In care of
- % MARIPI IRAO
- Signed the 990
- Greg Baker, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (831) 384-3388
- Return prepared by
- Price Paige & Company CPAs LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2525231 or by the name COMMUNITY HOMELESS SOLUTIONS.
- 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
To lead in ending the cycle of homelessness or violence by providing safe housing, compassionate support, and opportunities for self-sufficiency through outreach, emergency shelter, transitional housing and supporting services.
Program accomplishments
- The Chinatown Navigation Center/Sprung Shelter is located in Salinas, CA. The center opened in December 2020 and is operated in partnership with the City of Salinas. The Chinatown Navigation Center is a bridge housing program for homeless adults in the Chinatown community. The Sprung Shelter has the ability to house a total of 50 guests in a dorm-style congregate facility. Guests are provided with three meals daily in collaboration with local churches & non-profit organizations. Guests are provided temporary housing and a locker while participating in the program. Guests have access to the restrooms, showers, hygiene products and a laundry facility on site. Services provided to clients include:Case managementHousing navigationAdvocacyReferral and linkage to additional service groupsDaily mealsTransportation to/from housing appointmentsBehavioral health & substance use disorder servicesCommunity shower & restroomEmployment developmentExpenses $1,788,282
- Community Homeless Solutions operates two emergency DV (Domestic Violence) shelters at confidential locations in the cities of Marina and Salinas. Our shelters serve single women, women with children, and men who are victims of domestic violence (homeless people are also served when there is availability).16 beds are available at the Hamilton House in Marina while the Natividad Shelter in Salinas provides 32 beds. Both shelters operate 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Stays at both shelters range from 30 to 90 days. A domestic violence/crisis hot line is maintained by shelter staff who respond to emergency calls 24 hours per day.The shelters offer comprehensive services to assist survivors/victims on their path towards self-sufficiency and becoming empowered to move forward from the immediate crises in their lives. Our trained bilingual program manager and domestic violence advocates provide assistance in overcoming the physical and emotional trauma they have endured in order to regain and maintain long term safety, stability, and self-sufficiency. The Natividad and Hamilton DV shelters always prioritize the safety and comfort of all guests. Additionally, both shelters provide the following support and services:AdvocacyCrisis interventionSafety planningGuest referrals to local agencies and other relevant servicesSocial services assistanceLegal advocacyEmotional support and information during criminal justice proceduresCo-attendance with guests to court and police/prosecutor interviews if requestedCounseling for adults and children helping to break the cycle of violence through the provision of trauma informed servicesPrevention educationCase management and navigation assistanceEmployment assistanceFinancial coachingLife skills developmentToiletries and clothingNutritional foodTransportationArt therapyInterpreter servicesExpenses $1,783,425
- Community Homeless Solutions Wellness Program aims to improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of residents, often through mental health services. These programs may include mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, job training, and educational initiatives.Expenses $808,347
- The Central Coast Respite Center (CCRC) is located in Seaside, CA. It opened in July 2016 and is operated in partnership with the three major hospitals in Monterey County - Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP), Natividad Medical Center (NMC), and Salinas Valley Memorial Health care System (SVMHS). The Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH) provides funding for patient stays homeless adults discharged from a hospital who need time to rest and recuperate. The shelter is staffed twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and is technically a non-medical facility, although a practicing physician provides clinical oversight. Participants work with the CCRC team to establish goals for respite center discharge. Referring hospitals as well as the CCRC team decide how long participants will stay. Most respite stays are from 2-6 weeks, depending on each participant's health status. Bridge housing is also available to eligible participants in need of additional housing assistance following their CCRC stay. Services include:Case ManagementHousing NavigatorAdvocacyReferral and linkage to additional service groupsThree meals dailyTransportation to/from medical appointments and pharmacies to obtain medicationsRN supportMedical oversight: MDPatient health educationMedication reconciliationBehavioral health & substance use disorder treatmentsInterpreter servicesExpenses $607,071
- The Home Resource Center (HRC) in San Benito County opened its doors on December 1, 2017. HRC is a year-round, 24/7 homeless shelter serving up to 50 adults each night. The shelter has two large dorm rooms to house men and women separately. Guests are provided with three meals daily in collaboration with local churches & community groups. They are assigned a locker while participating in the program to store their personal items. Guests can access the restrooms, showers, hygiene products, and laundry facility on site. In addition to shelter services, HRC has a team focused on outreach services in the San Benito area in hopes of connecting the homeless with our shelter and its services. Services include:Housing navigationAdvocacyFinancial planning and budgeting assistanceMental health and behavioral servicesEmployment developmentTransportationDaily mealsAlcohol/drug counseling servicesRental AssistanceReferrals and linkage to additional servicesExpenses $422,901
- The Youth Housing Demonstration Program (YHDP) is dedicated to successfully reintegrating homeless youth back into the community. The goal is to provide transitional housing while providing trauma-informed services and support that build safety and interpersonal/independent living skills that help our youth obtain and remain in permanent housing. YHDP provides access to appropriate health services to improve the quality of life, and also connects participants with educational opportunities to increase their employment and income.The program provides up to 24 months of transitional housing and up to 12 months of follow-up services after the participant leaves our transitional housing. Services offered throughout Monterey County include:Case ManagementHousing NavigationCrisis InterventionAdvocacyReferrals and linkage to additional service groupsEducational & therapeutic groupsFinancial EducationTransportationChildcareVocational & educational assistanceExpenses $239,854
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
- 94-2525231
- 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
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L41Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,879,123
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,506,350
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,506,350 | $6,876,456 | $2,879,123 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,944,686 | $6,342,534 | $2,612,769 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,280,923 | $4,478,226 | $2,537,563 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,752,108 | $3,961,344 | $2,217,766 | 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 94-2525231).
Questions about COMMUNITY HOMELESS SOLUTIONS
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITY HOMELESS SOLUTIONS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY HOMELESS SOLUTIONS is 94-2525231.
- Is COMMUNITY HOMELESS SOLUTIONS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to COMMUNITY HOMELESS SOLUTIONS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITY HOMELESS SOLUTIONS 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 COMMUNITY HOMELESS SOLUTIONS 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 COMMUNITY HOMELESS SOLUTIONS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY HOMELESS SOLUTIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $193,252 (Greg Baker, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does COMMUNITY HOMELESS SOLUTIONS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,506,350, expenses of $6,876,456 and total assets of $2,879,123 at year end.
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