Heart and Home Collaborative
Heart and Home Collaborative (H+H) brings together Palo Alto residents, both unhoused and housed, to create dialogue, leverage resources, and develop services (such as shelter, outreach, and community …
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Between November and April (23 weeks), provided overnight shelter and two daily meals to unhoused women. Over the season, we provided 1,273 nights of shelter to 22 women. In addition to shelter and food, participants have the opportunity to interact with staff and community volunteers, form friendships, access local services and support, and develop life skills to articulate their needs and set goals. We engaged an average of 26 volunteers at each of 5 locations (total 128 volunteers), fostering connections between housed and unhoused individuals in the Palo Alto community.
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Mission
Heart and Home Collaborative (H+H) brings together Palo Alto residents, both unhoused and housed, to create dialogue, leverage resources, and develop services (such as shelter, outreach, and community meetings) that respect and respond to the needs and goals of individuals who are unhoused. Our team members invest themselves in personal relationships and in the creation of a loving and supportive community. Individuals who are unhoused participate in program conceptualizing, planning, decision-making, and evaluation, with the understanding that people who use services are the experts.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHeart and Home Collaborative is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Palo Alto, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 462219062. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $162K in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Heart and Home Collaborative 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 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 91/100.
Heart and Home Collaborative is located in Palo Alto, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Based on official tax filings, Heart and Home Collaborative has $162K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 88% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Heart and Home Collaborative is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $162K in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Heart and Home Collaborative. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
Heart and Home Collaborative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 88%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Between November and April (23 weeks), provided overnight shelter and two daily meals to unhoused women. Over the season, we provided 1,273 nights of shelter to 22 women. In addition to shelter and food, participants have the opportunity to interact with staff and community volunteers, form friendships, access local services and support, and develop life skills to articulate their needs and set goals. We engaged an average of 26 volunteers at each of 5 locations (total 128 volunteers), fostering connections between housed and unhoused individuals in the Palo Alto community. Heart and Home Collaborative is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Heart and Home Collaborative's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $162K is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Heart and Home Collaborative are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Heart and Home Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 462219062, 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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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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HEART AND HOME COLLABORATIVE 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 Heart and Home Collaborative
- What is Heart and Home Collaborative?
- Heart and Home Collaborative is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Palo Alto, United States. Between November and April (23 weeks), provided overnight shelter and two daily meals to unhoused women. Over the season, we provided 1,273 nights of shelter to 22 women. In addition to shelter and food, participants have the opportunity to interact with staff and community volunteers, form friendships, access local services and support, and develop life skills to articulate their needs and set goals. We engaged an average of 26 volunteers at each of 5 locations (total 128 volunteers), fostering connections between housed and unhoused individuals in the Palo Alto community.
- When was Heart and Home Collaborative founded?
- Heart and Home Collaborative was founded in 2012.
- Who leads Heart and Home Collaborative?
- Elizabeth Yow serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Heart and Home Collaborative located?
- Headquartered in Palo Alto, United States.
- What is Heart and Home Collaborative's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Heart and Home Collaborative trustworthy?
- Heart and Home Collaborative 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 Heart and Home Collaborative's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 462219062.
- What is Heart and Home Collaborative's website?
- http://hhcollab.org