Homeboy Industries
Provides hope, training & support to previously incarcerated & formerly gang involved people.
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Homeboy Industries is a youth development organization based in LOS ANGELES, United States. Founded in 1992. Annual revenue: $52.3 million. EIN: 954800735.
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Mission
Provides hope, training & support to previously incarcerated & formerly gang involved people.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 5 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Homeboy Industries has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 98% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 18,694 youth development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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 (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHomeboy Industries is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 954800735. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $47M in annual revenue. 159 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Homeboy Industries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 954800735. 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.
Homeboy Industries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Homeboy Industries is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
Based on official tax filings, Homeboy Industries has $47M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 81% for youth development 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.
Homeboy Industries is classified as a Youth Development 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 $47M in annual revenue. The organization has 159 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Homeboy Industries. 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, Homeboy Industries 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 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
Homeboy Industries is a youth development organization based in LOS ANGELES, United States. Founded in 1992. Annual revenue: $52.3 million. EIN: 954800735. Homeboy Industries is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $47M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Homeboy Industries are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Homeboy Industries is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 954800735, 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
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Father Greg Boyle Creates Belonging with Homeboy Industries - Interfaith America
Homeboy Cafe Opens at MLK Behavioral Health Center in Willowbrook. - MyNewsLA.com
Homeboy Industries Hosts D.C. Summit at McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University - citybiz
Homeboy Industries Hosts DC Summit at Georgetown McCourt School - The Lufkin Daily News
Homeboy Industries, Georgetown public policy school team up for $100 million fund drive - OSV News
From Lacey to Los Angeles: Saint Martin’s University Students Witness the Power of Redemption at Homeboy Industries - GraysHarborTalk
From tennis legend to Homeboy Industries founder: Cal State LA Commencement 2026 to honor four transformative leaders - Cal State LA Newsroom
Jane Fonda & Camilla Belle Support Gang Rehabilitation Nonprofit Homeboy Industries at Lo Máximo Awards Gala 2026 - Just Jared
New Homeboy Industries campus blessed - Beverly Press & Park Labrea News
Pepperdine University Hosts Thomas Vozzo, Former CEO of Homeboy Industries, for a Lecture on Faith and Business - Pepperdine University
Activity timeline
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 159 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 159 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 · 2000
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Homeboy Industries
- What is Homeboy Industries?
- Homeboy Industries is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Angeles, United States. Homeboy Industries is a youth development organization based in LOS ANGELES, United States. Founded in 1992. Annual revenue: $52.3 million. EIN: 954800735.
- When was Homeboy Industries founded?
- Homeboy Industries was founded in 2000.
- Who leads Homeboy Industries?
- Gilbert Muro serves as CFO.
- Where is Homeboy Industries located?
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
- What is Homeboy Industries's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Homeboy Industries trustworthy?
- Homeboy Industries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Homeboy Industries's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 954800735.
- What is Homeboy Industries's website?
- http://www.homeboy-industries.org