Shoes for the Homeless Inc
Our mission is to provide shoes, and accessories, to the homeless and to those in need, free of charge, in our local communities. These shoes are provided to local organizations that directly serve and distribute the shoes to the homeless and those in need such as rescue missions and women shelters.
Shoes for the Homeless Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2025)
- $125,921
- -40.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $157,001
- -33.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Shoes for the Homeless Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 23 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Shoes for the Homeless Inc gives
- Giving fell 84% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2023) to $356K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Alchemy Los Angeles, CA | To Aid Individuals in Need | $26,800 |
| Lac USC General Hospital Los Angeles, CA | To Aid Individuals in Need | $12,500 |
| New Directions for Veterans Inc Los Angeles, CA | To Aid Individuals in Need | $7,500 |
| St Monica Catholic Church Santa Monica, CA | To Aid Individuals in Need | $6,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission Los Angeles, CA | To Aid Individuals in Need | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $125,921 | $157,001 | — | — |
| 2024 | $31,840 | $210,493 | $237,050 | $57,800 | 5 |
| 2023 | $58,203 | $275,053 | $279,515 | $49,400 | 5 |
| 2022 | $62,174 | $290,214 | $292,934 | $133,660 | 8 |
| 2021 | $64,819 | $455,113 | $443,666 | $356,100 | 5 |
| 2020 | $53,372 | $275,858 | $267,137 | $194,300 | 4 |
About Shoes for the Homeless Inc
Based on IRS filings
Shoes for the Homeless Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Culver City, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shoes for the Homeless Inc is led by Ira Diamond, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ira Diamond
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosalind La Briola
Director of Operations
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Albert Vera
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Hudson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Huang
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberta Flusser
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Methenia
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Nina Moore (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jonathan Diamond (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Marc Bauer (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Shoes for the Homeless Inc
What is Shoes for the Homeless Inc?
Shoes for the Homeless Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Culver City, CA.
Where does Shoes for the Homeless Inc operate?
Shoes for the Homeless Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Hawaii.
What is Shoes for the Homeless Inc's EIN?
Shoes for the Homeless Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3714066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
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