Shelter Partnership Inc
Shelter Partnership Inc. is a Los Angeles, California–based public charity that works to address homelessness in Los Angeles County through support for community-based organizations and public agencies. Established in 1985, it provides technical assistance, conducts research and policy work, promotes community education, and operates the S. Mark Taper Foundation Shelter Resource Bank.
Shelter Partnership Inc at a glance
In short: Shelter Partnership Inc gave $7.7M across 202 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in California. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,722,268
- -56.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 202
- -15.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,229
- -49.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,590
- Total assets
- $21,328,396
- +22.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (17 of 202, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Shelter Partnership Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 520 S Grand Ave Suite 695, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: (213) 688-2188
Website: https://shelterpartnership.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shelter Partnership Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Delivering Good ($330K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,209 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 750 grants of 1,209 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Shelter Partnership describes its work as focused on Los Angeles County. In 2025, 95% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in California and 4% to recipients in New York; the filing also reports 0% for Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 202 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Shelter Partnership Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 202 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $42K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $26K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7.6M (2019) to $20.7M (2022). In 2025 it made 202 grants totaling $7.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delivering Good New York, NY | To assist the entity with resources to support the homeless | $330,000 |
| Homeless Health Care Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | To assist the entity with resources to support the homeless | $224,131 |
| San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Ctr Inc Van Nuys, CA | To assist the entity with resources to support the homeless | $222,959 |
| North Valley Caring Services North Hills, CA | To assist the entity with resources to support the homeless | $185,632 |
| Altamed Los Angeles, CA | To assist the entity with resources to support the homeless | $174,188 |
| Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Culver City, CA | To assist the entity with resources to support the homeless | $167,721 |
| Healthright 360 Los Angeles, CA | To assist the entity with resources to support the homeless | $151,212 |
| Venice Community Housing Corporation Venice, CA | To assist the entity with resources to support the homeless | $146,106 |
| Antelope Valley Partners for Health Lancaster, CA | To assist the entity with resources to support the homeless | $142,619 |
| The Salvation Army Santa Fe Springs Whittier, CA | To assist the entity with resources to support the homeless | $130,880 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,328,396 | $14,114,270 | $10,113,141 | $7,722,268 | 202 | $1,643 |
| 2024 | $17,375,621 | $14,024,480 | $20,367,772 | $17,902,564 | 238 | $7,557 |
| 2023 | $23,833,612 | $18,577,523 | $19,388,224 | $16,786,137 | 235 | $-6,370 |
| 2022 | $24,434,463 | $11,892,362 | $23,025,688 | $20,694,445 | 246 | $430 |
| 2021 | $35,690,027 | $24,847,309 | $25,954,622 | $20,448,256 | 288 | $1,097 |
| 2020 | $36,648,192 | $27,447,293 | $17,555,962 | $15,298,700 | 197 | $4,212 |
| 2019 | $26,536,494 | $14,873,724 | $9,950,331 | $7,551,765 | 255 | $4,871 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Shelter Partnership’s stated mission is to collaboratively address homelessness in Los Angeles County through policy analysis, program design, resource development, and advocacy in support of agencies and local governments serving people experiencing homelessness.
Its work includes distributing donated products through the Shelter Resource Bank; building the capacity of community organizations; advising public agencies on housing policy and program design; and advocating for resources for affordable housing and homeless services. Its stated areas of work include veteran and family homelessness, older adults, people with disabilities or living with HIV/AIDS, youth, and survivors of domestic violence.
The 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Homeless Health Care Los Angeles describes its mission as reducing harms associated with homelessness, substance use, and mental and physical health conditions. Venice Community Housing says it provides affordable housing with supportive services, education, employment programs, and policy advocacy. HealthRIGHT 360 describes a continuum of prevention, intervention, behavioral health, and wellness services for adults and families. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not Shelter Partnership’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Shelter Partnership reported 202 grants totaling $7,722,268. Grant amounts ranged from $5,012 to $330,000, with a median of $25,590. The stated purpose for the largest grants was to assist recipient organizations with resources to support people experiencing homelessness.
The largest reported grants included $330,000 to Delivering Good; $224,131 to Homeless Health Care Los Angeles; $222,959 to San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center; $185,632 to North Valley Caring Services; $174,188 to AltaMed; and $167,721 to Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services. Other grants included $151,212 to HealthRIGHT 360, $146,106 to Venice Community Housing Corporation, and $142,619 to Antelope Valley Partners for Health.
The organization also distributes donated products through its Shelter Resource Bank. Its website describes a network of more than 180 nonprofit organizations and schools supporting people experiencing homelessness and poverty in Los Angeles County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jan Perry as Executive Director; Lance Simon as Director and Chair; Kevin Sullivan as Treasurer; and Louise Oliver as Secretary. It also lists Bill Witte, Charmaine Atherton, Erich Klein, Fritz Coleman, Gail Gibson, and Keith Sharp as directors.
Shelter Partnership Inc is led by Jan Perry, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jan Perry
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$72K (2022) → $115K (2025)
Ryan Macy-Hury
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$108K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Lance Simon
Director & Chair
Director → Director & Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erich Klein
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Q. Gibson
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Sharp
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Barker
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Swan
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri Kaplan
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Lane
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charmaine Atherton
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fritz Coleman
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Witte
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Griffith
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Sullivan
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louise Oliver
Secretary
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Tracy Wallace (2022) — Employee
- Former: Alan Adler (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Daniel Morefield (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Ronald M. Griffith (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Ruth Schwartz (2019–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: William Witte (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Brian Cullinan (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Kean (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: John Defazio (2019–2020) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $115K, to Jan Perry (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Shelter Partnership Inc
How much does Shelter Partnership Inc give each year?
Shelter Partnership Inc gave $7.7M across 202 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $17.9M across 238 grants.
What is Shelter Partnership Inc's typical grant size?
Shelter Partnership Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,590, and its average grant was $38,229, across 202 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shelter Partnership Inc that year got $42K on average.
Where does Shelter Partnership Inc give grants?
Shelter Partnership Inc gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (103 grants), San Pedro, CA (8 grants), Lancaster, CA (6 grants) and Long Beach, CA (6 grants).
Does Shelter Partnership Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 202 grants with a stated purpose on Shelter Partnership Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist the Entity with Resources to Support the Homeless" (202 grants).
Who are Shelter Partnership Inc's largest grantees?
Shelter Partnership Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Delivering Good ($330,000), Homeless Health Care Los Angeles ($224,131) and San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Ctr Inc ($222,959), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Shelter Partnership Inc?
Shelter Partnership Inc reported $21.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.1M.
What does Shelter Partnership Inc fund?
Shelter Partnership’s stated mission is to collaboratively address homelessness in Los Angeles County through policy analysis, program design, resource development, and advocacy in support of agencies and local governments serving people experiencing homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shelter Partnership Inc?
Shelter Partnership Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check shelterpartnership.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Shelter Partnership Inc's EIN?
Shelter Partnership Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3976214. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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