People Assisting the Homeless
91% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Growing revenue
People Assisting the Homeless is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1985, with $181,139,863 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
340 N Madison Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90004 EIN 95-3950196 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2023)
$181.1M
▲ 13.6% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$185.7M
Net assets
$17.1M
Employees
1,359
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating91% to programs · $1 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For People Assisting the Homeless: 91% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For People Assisting the Homeless: 1 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For People Assisting the Homeless: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For People Assisting the Homeless: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To break the cycle of homelessness by empowering people with tools for self-sufficiency.
What they do
Interim housing program: path provides interim housing to get people off the streets as quickly as possible while they work with path staff to move into permanent homes. a safe place to stay is, often, the most pressing need for people experiencing homelessness. the streets can be a very dangerous place to sleep.
Rapid re-housing: path supports individuals using an evidenced based rapid re-housing model that pairs rental subsidies with intensive case management. the program focuses on moving individuals and families into their own home quickly while wrapping supportive services around them for long term sustainability.
Contact & location
- Address
- 340 N Madison Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90004
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Services for Specific Populations
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $15.7M (FY2013) to $181.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $48.0MNet assets $17.1M
Operating margin
-2.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$65.0M
Total liabilities
$48.0M
Net assets
$17.1M
Salaries & benefits
$84.1M
45% of expenses
Board members
22
22 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $181,139,863▲13.6% | $185,685,991▲19.6% | $17,067,261▼21.0% | $65,040,815▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $159,506,271▲21.2% | $155,300,994▲19.0% | $21,613,390▲24.2% | $73,944,607▲36.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $131,553,830▲15.1% | $130,506,219▲15.4% | $17,408,113▲6.4% | $54,250,191▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $114,282,464▲29.1% | $113,096,251▲31.1% | $16,360,502▲7.8% | $49,121,593▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $88,513,208▲37.8% | $86,262,553▲40.5% | $15,174,289▲17.4% | $38,942,531▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $64,242,571▲34.8% | $61,393,303▲33.8% | $12,923,634▲28.3% | $34,236,336▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $47,669,995▲25.5% | $45,879,106▲19.9% | $10,074,366▲21.6% | $28,367,060▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $37,979,732▲7.4% | $38,259,184▲19.6% | $8,283,477▼3.3% | $24,199,929▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $35,356,044▲56.0% | $31,985,017▲51.9% | $8,562,929▲64.9% | $21,293,143▲71.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $22,664,982▲44.0% | $21,050,546▲37.1% | $5,191,902▲45.1% | $12,430,962▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $15,734,461 | $15,353,607▲51.5% | $3,577,466▲11.9% | $11,041,374▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $10,131,505▲22.1% | $3,196,612▲2.3% | $10,409,176▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $8,296,832▲9.3% | $3,126,111▲0.1% | $9,428,595▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $7,589,080▲22.5% | $3,121,620▲2.5% | $9,499,429▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $6,193,998 | $3,044,347 | $9,507,423 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Jennifer Hark Dietz — $308,143 (0.17% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Hark Dietz | Chief Executive Officer | 80 | $308,143 |
| Tescia Uribe | Chief Program Officer | 80 | $216,000 |
| Sarah Kolish | Chief Operating Officer | 80 | $214,431 |
| Katherine Tell | Chief External Affairs Officer | 80 | $208,534 |
| Claudia Garcia Godinez | Director of Programs Lcsw | 80 | $205,521 |
| Jonathan Castillo | Chief Regional Officer | 80 | $189,887 |
| Sandra Oluwek | Chief Financial Officer | 80 | $166,988 |
| Brian Tucker | Co-vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Cathy Watts | Co-treasurer | 1 | — |
| Christine Swanson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Chuck Marquardt | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Donald Morrison | Co-treasurer | 1 | — |
| Eileen Dardick | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Ellen Evans Agee | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Harreld Adams | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jane Blumenfled | Co-vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Jason Andrean | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jeff Prang | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Julie Downey | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Julie Summers | Co-recording Secretary | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Gardens Hotel | Client Housing | $4,575,931 |
| Roth Staffing Companies LP | Staffing Agency | $767,248 |
| 1479 La Cienega LLC | Client Housing | $706,596 |
| Stuart Hotel | Motel For Clients | $616,538 |
| Sb Cecil LP | Motel For Clients | $457,906 |
Grants received · $33.6M total
191 grants to People Assisting the Homeless totaling $33.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $397,932 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital | Medical respite beds for the homeless population | 2024 | $337,259 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $273,690 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Staff retention, compensation, and training. | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Housing and shelter | 2024 | $78,550 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $59,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Housing and transportation | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Destination Home Sv | Human services | 2024 | $22,500 |
| Greater Horizons | Human services | 2024 | $20,500 |
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2024 | $15,500 |
| Union Rescue Mission | General operating support | 2024 | $12,303 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $11,197 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Path 40th anniversary gala supportive space for lgbtqia teens | 2024 | $8,400 |
Grants made · $5.2M in FY2023
13 grants totaling $5.2M in FY2023. All grants made by People Assisting the Homeless →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburger Home | Support and therapeutic services to families and children | $1,543,211 |
| Abode Property Management | Transitional housing | $1,329,216 |
| Safe Place For Youth Inc | Empower young people experiencing homelessness through health, education and case management | $624,565 |
| Interfaith Community Services Inc | Outreach services | $411,119 |
| Los Angeles Christian Health Centers | Comprehensive and quality care services | $302,584 |
| Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen | Provide meals to feed hungry individuals in the bay area community | $234,323 |
| Inner City Law Center | Supportive services for veteran families sub-contractor | $223,631 |
| Family Health Centers of San Diego Inc | Whole person wellness pilot - central | $168,206 |
| Kingdom Causes Bellflower | Gateway regional: gateway cog: los angeles homeless services authority -spa7count: spa 7 gateway cities (uw) | $156,465 |
| Qme Place Inc | Services for low-income individuals | $121,111 |
| Center For the Pacific Asian Family Inc | Los angeles homeless services authority - homeless family solutions systems | $59,887 |
| St Vincent De Paul Village Inc | Prevent and end homelessness | $35,470 |
| San Diego Youth Services | Outreach services | $32,201 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is People Assisting the Homeless a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. People Assisting the Homeless is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3950196, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is People Assisting the Homeless's EIN?
- People Assisting the Homeless's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3950196.
- How much revenue does People Assisting the Homeless report?
- People Assisting the Homeless reported $181,139,863 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of People Assisting the Homeless's spending goes to programs?
- People Assisting the Homeless spends about 91% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does People Assisting the Homeless have?
- CharityIndex grades People Assisting the Homeless B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does People Assisting the Homeless's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on People Assisting the Homeless's latest Form 990 is $308,143, paid to Jennifer Hark Dietz (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for People Assisting the Homeless (EIN 95-3950196) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.