Winter Nights Family Shelter Inc

EIN: 844775540 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

Pleasant Hill, CA

Total Revenue
$692,333
Total Expenses
$706,766
Total Assets
$369,767
Net Assets
$369,767
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Dan Swander
Phone
9254143883
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Winter Nights Family Shelter Inc, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $692K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO PROVIDE SHELTER, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT TO HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS TO HELP THEM RETURN TO STABLE HOUSING, THROUGH A SEASONAL FAMILY SHELTER, A SAFE PARKING PROGRAM AND CONTINUED SUCCESS OUTREACH TO FORMER CLIENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $558,428

FAMILY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS PARENTS WITH MINOR CHILDREN. CAPACITY IS 8-9 FAMILIES ATA TIME. IT MOVES EVERY TWO WEEKS OCTOBER-JUNE BETWEEN 18 FAITH COMMUNITIES IN CONTRACOSTA COUNTY. WE WORK CLOSELY...

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FAMILY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS PARENTS WITH MINOR CHILDREN. CAPACITY IS 8-9 FAMILIES ATA TIME. IT MOVES EVERY TWO WEEKS OCTOBER-JUNE BETWEEN 18 FAITH COMMUNITIES IN CONTRACOSTA COUNTY. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH EACH FAMILY TO UNDERSTAND THEIR UNIQUECIRCUMSTANCES AND HELP THEM FIND SUSTAINABLE HOUSING. COORDINATE 48 CONGREGATIONS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO PROVIDE FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR 36 WEEKS AND OVER 3,000VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE EVENING MEALS, FOOD FOR LUNCH AND QUICK BREAKFASTS, AND EVENING AND WEEKEND ACTIVITIES. TUTORS HELP CHILDREN WITH HOMEWORK TO KEEP THEM AT GRADE LEVEL. TRAINED STAFF PROVIDES 24-HOUR SUPERVISION ALONG WITH VAN TRANSPORTATION TO SCHOOL, WORK, AND TO OASIS DAY CENTER. OASIS IS OPEN ON WEEKDAYS FOR BOTH FAMILY SHELTER AND SAFE PARKING CLIENTS. CLIENTS CAN MEET WITH OUR STAFF OF CLIENT MANAGERS TO WORK ON GETTING EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING. OASIS HAS SHOWERS.

Program 2

SAFE PARKING PROGRAM IS A NEW YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE LIVING IN THEIR CARS. WE STAFF OVERNIGHT, SUPERVISED PARKING IN PITTSBURG, AND PROVIDE AN UNDERSTANDING...

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SAFE PARKING PROGRAM IS A NEW YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE LIVING IN THEIR CARS. WE STAFF OVERNIGHT, SUPERVISED PARKING IN PITTSBURG, AND PROVIDE AN UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY, RESTROOMS, HYGIENE SUPPLIES, LIGHT MEALS ANDSNACKS, AND ALL CLIENT SERVICES FOR EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING. CAPACITY IS 15 CARS AT ATIME & 25 INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING FAMILY MEMBERS. SHOWERS ARE AVAILABLE AT OASIS DAYCENTER AND ON WEEKENDS AT A SHOWER TRUCK AT OASIS.

Program 3

CONTINUED SUCCESS PROGRAM STAYS CONNECTED WITH OVER 80 ALUMNI HOUSEHOLDS OF THEFAMILY SHELTER AND SAFE PARKING PROGRAM. WE REACH OUT THROUGH QUARTERLY EMAILS ANDPROVIDE ADVICE, REFERRALS, AND IN SOME...

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CONTINUED SUCCESS PROGRAM STAYS CONNECTED WITH OVER 80 ALUMNI HOUSEHOLDS OF THEFAMILY SHELTER AND SAFE PARKING PROGRAM. WE REACH OUT THROUGH QUARTERLY EMAILS ANDPROVIDE ADVICE, REFERRALS, AND IN SOME CASES FINANCIAL HELP WITH OVERDUE RENT ORUTILITIES, CAR REPAIRS, PHONE BILLS, OR GAS AND STORE GIFT CARDS. THIS ASSISTANCE HAS HELPED MANY ALUMNI HOUSEHOLDS REMAIN HOUSED WHEN FACED WITH FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $687,960
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,700
Other Revenue $2,673
TOTAL REVENUE $692,333

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $21,382
Salaries & Benefits $539,179
Fundraising Expenses $26,987
Program Expenses $558,428
Other Expenses $146,205
TOTAL EXPENSES $706,766

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $692,333 $569,174 +0.2%
Expenses $706,766 $570,371 +0.2%
Net Income $-14,433 $-1,197 +11.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
18
Volunteers
2500

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$70,000
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Carmella Kowall Exec Director 40.00
Officer
$70,000 $0 $70,000
Dan Swander President 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ashley E Day Secretary 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ann Lawrence Treasurer 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Emily Hanson Board Member 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lea Esqueda Board Member 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alford Forney Board Member 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Liz Haughey Board Member 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Catherine Mesgar Board Member 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rena Randal Moore Board Member 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bruce Smith Board Member 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $692,333 $706,766 $369,767 $-14,433
2023 $569,174 $570,371 $384,200 $-1,197
2022 $606,801 $529,637 $385,397 $77,164
2021 $471,938 $400,930 $313,588 $71,008
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