Home Start Incorporated
To assure the safety and resiliency of children by strengthening families and their communities.
Home Start Inc
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Home Start, Inc. is a non-profit child abuse prevention and treatment agency in San Diego. To effectively prevent and treat child abuse, Home Start addresses the conditions that can contribute to risky or abusive situations.
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Mission
To assure the safety and resiliency of children by strengthening families and their communities.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Home Start Incorporated has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1972, it predates 87% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHome Start Incorporated is a registered human services nonprofit based in San Diego, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 953138268. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $12M in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Home Start Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 953138268. 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.
Home Start Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Home Start Incorporated is located in San Diego, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years. Its registered address is 5005 Texas St Ste 203, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Home Start Incorporated has $12M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Home Start Incorporated is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $12M in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Home Start Incorporated. 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, Home Start Incorporated 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 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Home Start, Inc. is a non-profit child abuse prevention and treatment agency in San Diego. To effectively prevent and treat child abuse, Home Start addresses the conditions that can contribute to risky or abusive situations. Home Start Incorporated is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1972.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $12M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Home Start Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Home Start Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 953138268, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
HOME START INCORPORATED 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (23)
Source: Public filings
23 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 62 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 62 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1972
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Home Start Incorporated
- What is Home Start Incorporated?
- Home Start Incorporated is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Diego, United States. Home Start, Inc. is a non-profit child abuse prevention and treatment agency in San Diego. To effectively prevent and treat child abuse, Home Start addresses the conditions that can contribute to risky or abusive situations.
- When was Home Start Incorporated founded?
- Home Start Incorporated was founded in 1972.
- Who leads Home Start Incorporated?
- Laura A Tancredi-Baese serves as CEO.
- Where is Home Start Incorporated located?
- Headquartered in San Diego, CA, United States.
- What is Home Start Incorporated's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Home Start Incorporated trustworthy?
- Home Start Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Home Start Incorporated's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 953138268.
- What is Home Start Incorporated's website?
- https://www.home-start.org