Interfaith Shelter Network Inc
Interfaith Shelter Network Inc
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About this organization
Mission
InterFaith Shelter Network provides housing and a hand up for homeless men, women and children in Sonoma County in an atmosphere of dignity, respect and kindness; towards an outcome of empowerment, self-sufficiency and independence.
About
IFSN has been serving the homeless and poverty stricken in our community for 30 years. Experience has driven service and program development to meet the needs of the homeless. Long-standing partnerships with mainstream and homeless service providers, strategic proactive planning, flexibility, and the utilization of evidence-based practices have resulted in successful program development. These are the fundamental elements of IFSNs successful growth and sustainability.All IFSN programs subscribe to the Housing First best-practice methodology and include permanent housing placement services and assistance, clinical case management, mental health and skill-building services, resources and resource linkage, and advocacy. Current programs served 628 people in Fiscal Year 17-18. Programs are: Housing Assistance and Placement Program (HAPP) and Bringing Families Homes (BFH)The Parent/Child Housing and Reunification Program (contract with Sonoma County Human Services Department Family, Youth & Childrens Division) provides permanent housing placement services and interim housing for Child Welfare Clients, including single parents and families in reunification. 113 family members were served in HAPP this FYat a cost of $390,000; 108 family members were served in BFH this FYat a cost of $200,000.Transitional Housing (Meadow Lane and Moorland facilities)provided interim housing for adult individuals and permanent housing placement and retention services; the two facilities became DOF dedicated programs this FY. Total number served 121 at a cost of $198,696 ($73,120 of the total amount was paid with program fees). AB109 Probationers Dedicated Transitional Housing Programprovides interim housing for probationers and permanent housing placement and retention services; 129 men and women served this FYat a cost of $245,206.32 no service fees collected. Mariposa Veterans Transitional Housingprovides interim and permanent housing placement and retention services for chronically homeless veterans. 28 Veterans served this FYat a cost of $104,818.78; plus $11,492 service fees collected.VASHprovides permanent housing placement and retention services, and on-going clinical case management for 140 Veterans located in Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino County. Cost $360,000, no service fees collected.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Ifsn provides housing and a hand up for homeless men and women and children in sonoma county, in an atmosphere of dignity, respect and kindness, towards an outcome of empowerment, self-sufficiency and independence.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Ifsn provides housing and a hand up for homeless men and women and children in sonoma county, in an atmosphere of dignity, respect and kindness, towards an outcome of empowerment, self-sufficiency and independence.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as CA.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 is noted in the filing as 2500 Vallejo Street, Santa Rosa, CA, 95405.
- The non-profit's form for 2019 reports a total of 13 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $148,417.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1991.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $752,644 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.