Option House Inc
To provide a 24-hour crisis intervention shelter, transitional housing, outreach services, legal advocacy as well as information, education, and awareness to family violence victims.
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Mission
To provide a 24-hour crisis intervention shelter, transitional housing, outreach services, legal advocacy as well as information, education, and awareness to family violence victims.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Option House Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 80% of the 1,174 disaster relief charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 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 + methodologyOption House Inc is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in San Bernardino, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. Its EIN is 953760212. 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 $1M in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Option House Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 953760212. 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.
Option House Inc 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 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 90/100.
Option House Inc is located in San Bernardino, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years.
Based on official tax filings, Option House Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 90% for disaster relief charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Option House Inc is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Option House Inc. 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, Option House Inc 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 90%). 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.
CALL OUR 24-HOUR Crisis Hotline at (909) 381-3471 If you are having an emergency, please call 911 __________ ¿Necesita ayuda urgente? Llama al (909) 381-3471 En peligro inmediato llame al 9-1-1 y una vez que esté seguro llame a nuestra línea directa. Option House Inc is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1977.
Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Option House Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Option House Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 953760212, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
OPTION HOUSE INC 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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Shareholding Change Report: Regional Newspaper (7.93% → 11.63%) Option House - Moomoo
Major Shareholding Regional Newspaper (7.93%) Option House - Moomoo
Rep. Markkanen: Camp Kitwen can be an option to house inmates, provide resources for the community - Michigan House Republicans
Pelosi lacks votes for 'robust public option' - Politico
Pelosi: No public option, no bill - Politico
PREFAB FRIDAY: ‘Option’ Modular House by WeberHaus - Inhabitat
PREFAB FRIDAY: ‘Option’ Modular House by WeberHaus - Inhabitat
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 33 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 · 1977
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Option House Inc
- What is Option House Inc?
- Option House Inc is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Bernardino, United States. CALL OUR 24-HOUR Crisis Hotline at (909) 381-3471 If you are having an emergency, please call 911 __________ ¿Necesita ayuda urgente? Llama al (909) 381-3471 En peligro inmediato llame al 9-1-1 y una vez que esté seguro llame a nuestra línea directa.
- When was Option House Inc founded?
- Option House Inc was founded in 1977.
- Who leads Option House Inc?
- Carlos Carazo serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Option House Inc located?
- Headquartered in San Bernardino, CA, United States.
- What is Option House Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Option House Inc trustworthy?
- Option House Inc 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 Option House Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 953760212. Registration: 95-3760212 (United States).
- What is Option House Inc's website?
- http://www.optionhouseinc.com