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Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc

Provided 160 people of low, very low and extremely low income, below-market housing in 120 studio and one bedroom units and social as well as health oriented activities …

Human Services Palo Alto, CA EIN: 946115413 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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76
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc

Stevenson House meets a critical need: affordable, independent housing for low-income seniors.

Founded
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
L22Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1965

Mission

Provided 160 people of low, very low and extremely low income, below-market housing in 120 studio and one bedroom units and social as well as health oriented activities to the residents. Provided healthy nutritious hot lunch 5 days a week in partnership with another non-profit.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 52%
Peer average: 93%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.53
Program$0.53

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1965, it predates 91% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 84% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Palo Alto, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its EIN is 946115413. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $744K in annual revenue. 50 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 946115413. 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.

Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc is located in Palo Alto, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.

Based on official tax filings, Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc has $744K in annual revenue. It allocates 52% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $744K in annual revenue. The organization has 50 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Palo Alto Senior Housing Project 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, Palo Alto Senior Housing Project 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 52% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.

Stevenson House meets a critical need: affordable, independent housing for low-income seniors. Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 52% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $744K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 946115413, 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
$100K-$1M
52% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JO
John W•••
President

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M 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 this charity 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
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 50 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 50 officers on file
  • 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 · 1965
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc

What is Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc?
Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Palo Alto, United States. Stevenson House meets a critical need: affordable, independent housing for low-income seniors.
When was Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc founded?
Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc was founded in 1965.
Who leads Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc?
John Wang serves as President.
Where is Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc located?
Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, United States.
What is Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 52% of expenses go to program services.
Is Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc trustworthy?
Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 946115413.
What is Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc's website?
https://stevensonhouse.org/