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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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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · 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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar disaster relief in United States
Program spending This charity: 78%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 89

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.78
Program$0.78
78% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Committee on the Shelterless has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 1,174 disaster relief charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 1,601 disaster relief charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $15M in annual revenue. 69 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Committee on the Shelterless's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 680176855. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Committee on the Shelterless has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 88/100.

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. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% for disaster relief charities in United States. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Committee on the Shelterless holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 94%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
78% 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
79

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

MA
Maureen V•••••••
Chief Operating Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$14.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Disaster Relief this charity 1,601
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 69 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1989
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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, CA, United States.
What is Committee on the Shelterless's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
Is Committee on the Shelterless trustworthy?
Committee on the Shelterless has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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