Committee on the Shelterless
At cots, our mission is to assist those experiencing homelessness to find and keep housing, increase self-sufficiency and improve well-being. We envision a community where everyone has a …
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We deliver housing support services at COTS with compassion and dignity. We envision a community where everyone has a place to call home.
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Mission
At cots, our mission is to assist those experiencing homelessness to find and keep housing, increase self-sufficiency and improve well-being. We envision a community where everyone has a place to call home. We provide emergency shelter, supportive housing, recuperative care, rapid re-housing, healthy daily meals, and a coordinated range of services designated to help families and individuals experiencing homelessness.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCommittee on the Shelterless is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Petaluma, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 680176855. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $15M in annual revenue. 69 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Committee on the Shelterless has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 87/100.
Committee on the Shelterless is located in Petaluma, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.
Based on official tax filings, Committee on the Shelterless has $15M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Committee on the Shelterless is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $15M in annual revenue. The organization has 69 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Committee on the Shelterless. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Committee on the Shelterless has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Committee on the Shelterless profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
We deliver housing support services at COTS with compassion and dignity. We envision a community where everyone has a place to call home. Committee on the Shelterless is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.
Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: Committee on the Shelterless's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 87/100. Its annual revenue of $15M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Committee on the Shelterless are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Committee on the Shelterless is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680176855, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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COMMITTEE ON THE SHELTERLESS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Committee on the Shelterless
- What is Committee on the Shelterless?
- Committee on the Shelterless is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Petaluma, United States. We deliver housing support services at COTS with compassion and dignity. We envision a community where everyone has a place to call home.
- When was Committee on the Shelterless founded?
- Committee on the Shelterless was founded in 1989.
- Who leads Committee on the Shelterless?
- Maureen Vittoria serves as Chief Operating Officer.
- Where is Committee on the Shelterless located?
- Headquartered in Petaluma, United States.
- What is Committee on the Shelterless's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Committee on the Shelterless trustworthy?
- Committee on the Shelterless has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Committee on the Shelterless's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 680176855.
- What is Committee on the Shelterless's website?
- http://cots.org