Union Station Homeless Services
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Union Station Homeless Services is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pasadena, California, registered in 1987, with $41,163,715 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
825 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91104 EIN 95-3958741 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2023)
$41.2M
▲ 23.2% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$39.1M
Net assets
$30.9M
Employees
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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 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Union Station Homeless Services— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +5% 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 Union Station Homeless Services: 9 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Union Station Homeless Services— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Union Station Homeless Services: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 825 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91104
- City
- Pasadena
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Services for Specific Populations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $5.3M (FY2013) to $41.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $12.2MNet assets $30.9M
Operating margin
4.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$43.1M
Total liabilities
$12.2M
Net assets
$30.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41,163,715▲23.2% | $39,129,156▲12.3% | $30,883,176▲10.0% | $43,104,446▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $33,404,999▼12.0% | $34,831,763▲3.0% | $28,080,438▲0.7% | $37,386,955▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $37,954,655▲24.7% | $33,803,811▲18.0% | $27,885,119▼0.2% | $35,269,911▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $30,431,049▲26.0% | $28,643,490▲24.3% | $27,952,492▲26.2% | $33,448,426▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $24,147,702▲33.2% | $23,037,232▲27.0% | $22,152,914▲7.7% | $28,507,088▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $18,124,586▲35.7% | $18,137,744▲38.3% | $20,572,823▲2.1% | $23,941,960▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $13,356,758▲36.8% | $13,112,759▲41.3% | $20,153,576▲4.6% | $21,943,460▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $9,762,436▲39.6% | $9,281,855▲15.9% | $19,267,927▲11.1% | $20,183,594▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $6,991,890▲18.7% | $8,010,080▲16.6% | $17,343,832▼9.4% | $19,674,983▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $5,888,361▲10.6% | $6,870,016▲27.7% | $19,150,240▼5.6% | $21,280,223▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $5,324,420 | $5,381,511▲7.8% | $20,283,325▲5.2% | $21,945,347▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $4,993,592▼5.3% | $19,278,725▲3.9% | $20,944,747▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $5,274,752▼10.0% | $18,560,629▼5.1% | $20,158,323▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $5,862,788▲24.9% | $19,551,578▲122% | $21,045,889▲98.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $4,693,721 | $8,798,115 | $10,589,233 | 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.
Grants received · $10.5M total
107 grants to Union Station Homeless Services totaling $10.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $177,665 |
| Community Solutions International Inc | Capacity building system coordinator who will work collaboratively with the pasadena coc | 2024 | $100,922 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $19,385 |
| Greater Horizons | Human services | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Masters of taste food and beverage festival | 2024 | $9,325 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $6,000 |
| United Way Inc | Crisis solutions | 2023 | $327,490 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $302,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $142,999 |
| California Community Foundation | Housing | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $81,150 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Human services | 2023 | $25,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $24,172 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $14,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Union Station Homeless Services a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Union Station Homeless Services is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3958741, based in Pasadena, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Union Station Homeless Services's EIN?
- Union Station Homeless Services's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3958741.
- How much revenue does Union Station Homeless Services report?
- Union Station Homeless Services reported $41,163,715 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Union Station Homeless Services have?
- CharityIndex grades Union Station Homeless Services B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Union Station Homeless Services (EIN 95-3958741) 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.