Thomas House Temporary Shelter

What it reported doing in 2024

Thomas house temporary shelter (the organization") was founded in 1986 as a California nonprofit corporation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. The organization's mission is to provide safe, temporary housing, essential resources, and life-changing support to families-with-children at risk of or experiencing homelessness in orange county, California.at thomas house, we believe that every family in america deserves a secure, supportive home where they can grow, thrive, and build a brighter future. Our vision drives us to serve the most vulnerable in our community, helping families transform their lives and break the cycle of poverty and homelessness.thomas house operates two cornerstone programs designed to break the cycle of homelessness: shelter and supportive services and homeless prevention services. Families in the shelter and supportive services program are housed in apartments owned by thomas house and receive a comprehensive range of services, including individualized case management, housing navigation, career development, counseling, financial literacy, and budgeting assistance. We provide the tools and resources necessary for families to regain stability and secure permanent housing.through the homeless prevention services program, graduate thomas house families receive critical interventions such as case management, career development, financial counseling and housing navigation. These services are designed to prevent homelessness before it starts, keeping families together and in stable housing environments.the majority of the organization's funding comes from the generous support of donors, foundations, and government grants. These contributions allow us to continue expanding our services and ensure that no family has to face homelessness alone.for over 38 years, thomas house family shelter has a remarkable success rate of 100% in helping graduating families secure permanent housing. Thomas house family shelter consistently demonstrates its impactful presence. 91% of school aged children increased their academic standings and 100% of graduate families tracked retain housing for 12 months or longer. Collaborating with over 100 local community partners and supported by a dedicated team of over 400 volunteers annually, we continue to strengthen our mission and make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 81.8%; rating input score 82
• Program expense ratio: 78.8%; rating input score 79
• Fundraising efficiency: $6.38 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 24; 24th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 0 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 0
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Missing
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -3.6%; rating input score 27; 27th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.36; rating input score 69; 69th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.65; rating input score 12; 12th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 16.2%; rating input score 21; 21st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 8.6% per year; rating input score 100; 58th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 8.2% per year; rating input score 100; 60th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 10.6% per year; rating input score 100; 61st percentile among comparable filings