Charities United States Disaster Relief Committee on the Shelterless
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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 …

Petaluma, CA EIN 680176855 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Committee on the Shelterless

We deliver housing support services at COTS with compassion and dignity. We envision a community where everyone has a place to call home.

Founded
Headquarters
Petaluma, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar disaster relief in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Committee 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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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Leadership

MA
Maureen Vittoria
Chief Operating Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrea P•••••••
Secretary
BE
Ben L••••
Board Member
BI
Bill G••••••
President
CA
Camille K•••••••
Board Member
CA
Cathleen H••••••
Chief People Officer
CH
Chaplain R•••••• D••••••••
Board Member
CH
Charles F••••••••
Chief Executive Officer
CH
Chris R•••••
Board Member
CH
Chuck F••••••••
CEO
CO
Corinne N•••••
Director
CU
Curt P•••••
Board Member
DA
David T••••••• J•
Chief Financial Officer
ER
Erin H••••••
Board Member
JO
John B•••••
Treasurer
KA
Karen N•••••
Board Member
MA
Marie M•••••••
Board Member
MA
Mark K•••
Board Member
MA
Maureen V•••••••
Chief Operating Officer
MI
Mike R••••
Board Member
SA
Safi A••••
Board Member
SA
Samantha Y••
Board Member
ST
Stefanie G••••
Board Member
SU
Susan S••••••
Board Member
TH
Thais R••••
Board Member
TR
Troy S••••••••
Board Member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$14.7M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$6.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$7.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$6.2M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$6.5M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Committee on the Shelterless This page 89 $14.7 million -
Clark County Food Bank 89 $27.0 million 0%
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault 89 $34.4 million -
Shared Harvest Foodbank Inc 86 $23.8 million -
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Yakima 86 $49.5 million -
Beds Plus Inc 85 $14.3 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 69 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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