Foothill Family Shelter

What Foothill Family Shelter does

Foothill Family Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Upland, California, founded in January 1984 by St. Mark's Episcopal Church. It provides transitional housing and walk-in supportive services to low-income and homeless families across seven contiguous cities in the Inland Empire region of Southern California: Upland, Ontario, Montclair, Rancho Cucamonga, Chino, Claremont, and Pomona. Its core product is a three-phase Housing Program: a free 120-day program requiring residents to save 50% of income, a 1-year program requiring 30% of income for rent and 20% savings, and an Extended Housing Program offering up to 8 units at $1,200/month for up to three years with work-hour and savings requirements. All 28 two-bedroom, one-bath apartment units across seven owned four-plex buildings are furnished, and the program is gated on residency, sobriety, and engagement with wraparound case management, therapy, employment services, and the L.E.A.R.N. life-skills curriculum.

Complementing the housing programs, the Community Help Desk is a walk-in resource center operating Tuesday through Friday that distributes food, diapers, hygiene products, ID and thrift-store vouchers, and referrals, serving over 245 families monthly (roughly 11,300+ individuals annually). Additional programmatic surface includes School on Wheels tutoring for K-12 children, Birthday in a Box, year-round children's enrichment events, the annual Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway (842 baskets in 2023), and the Christmas Grant-a-Wish program. The organization runs on a community-led go-to-market model with no proprietary technology platform; operations are supported by approximately 10-12 staff plus a 13-member volunteer Board of Directors, with Executive Director Bonnie Cole (since 2011) leading day-to-day operations.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from individual donations (including a monthly recurring giving program), corporate sponsorships, annual fundraising events (Gala, Cocktail Party), food drives, an Amazon Wishlist, and foundation grants (e.g., The Edelstein Foundation for the Community Help Desk, Penta Cares Foundation). Direct program fees are minimal given that the 120-Day program is free, the 1-Year program is income-scaled, and only the Extended Housing Program charges market-adjacent rent. The organization holds a 2025 California Nonprofit Association NPOY Seal and a Candid/GuideStar Platinum Transparency Seal. No funding rounds, M&A activity, or institutional capital are disclosed.

Name

Foothill Family Shelter

Legal name

Foothill Family Shelter Inc.

Website

https://foothillfamilyshelter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Foothill Family Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Upland, California, providing three-phase transitional housing and a walk-in Community Help Desk to low-income and homeless families across seven Inland Empire cities, funded primarily by donations, grants, and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Transitional housing services
• Homeless family shelter
• Community help services
• Nonprofit social services
• Food pantry assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Upland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters. Monthly giving program provides predictable revenue stream for budget forecasting.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Financial contributions and in-kind support from business partners including grants, sponsorship of events, and product donations.
3. Events and Galas: Annual fundraising events including Gala and Cocktail Party, community fundraisers, and special event fundraising.
4. Foundation Grants: Support from foundations such as The Edelstein Foundation for Community Help Desk operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Foothill Family Shelter provides multi-phase transitional housing (120-Day, 1-Year, and Extended Programs) in 28 furnished two-bedroom apartments, and operates a walk-in Community Help Desk offering food, diapers, hygiene products, ID vouchers, thrift store vouchers, and referrals to homeless and low-income families in the Inland Empire region of Southern California.

Product overview

Foothill Family Shelter operates a multi-phase Housing Program (120-Day, 1-Year, and Extended programs) providing transitional housing with wraparound services for homeless families. The organization complements its housing services with a Community Help Desk offering food, hygiene products, and referrals. Children's enrichment programs include L.E.A.R.N., School on Wheels tutoring, Birthday in a Box, and seasonal activities. Annual events include the Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway and Christmas Grant-a-Wish Program. Donation-based support programs include monthly giving, food drives, and an Amazon Wishlist. The shelter serves families from Upland, Ontario, Montclair, Rancho Cucamonga, Chino, Claremont, and Pomona.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 120-Day Housing Program A transitional housing program providing furnished 2-bedroom apartments with no rent or utility charges, requiring residents to save 50% of income and engage in wraparound services including weekly case management, therapy, and employment services for qualifying low-income, homeless or near-homeless families.
• 1-Year Housing Program Continuation housing for clients who complete the 120-Day Program, requiring 30% income payment for rent, ongoing wraparound services, and 20% income savings for future stability.
• Extended Housing Program Extended housing providing 8 two-bedroom apartments for up to 3 years at $1,200/month, requiring 10% income savings, minimum 35 working hours per week, monthly case management, and bi-weekly life-skills courses.
• Community Help Desk Walk-in resource center providing food, diapers, hygiene products, ID vouchers, thrift store vouchers, and referrals to supportive services for homeless and low-income families, serving over 245 families monthly.
• L.E.A.R.N. Program Life-skills, Education, Attitude, Resources and Nutrition program bringing community leaders and professionals together with housing program clients to expand their knowledge through facilitated presentations.
• School on Wheels Tutoring Free tutoring and mentoring services for school-aged children (K-12) facing homelessness, provided in partnership with School on Wheels nonprofit organization.
• Birthday in a Box Program providing age-appropriate gift boxes with party supplies for children on their birthdays, enabling families to celebrate without financial burden.
• Children's Activities Year-round enrichment activities including Spring Party, Back to School Bash, Quakes Family Baseball Night, Fall Festival, and Breakfast with Santa for children of families in the Housing Program.
• Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway Annual holiday initiative distributing Thanksgiving baskets filled with traditional feast ingredients to families in need.
• Christmas Grant-a-Wish Program Program fulfilling Christmas wishes for children in the Housing Program, providing gifts such as toys, coats, and books through donor and community partner generosity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Assists over 245 families monthly through Community Help Desk
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, moderate and core.

• Dr. Gray OrthominorOthersHealthcare provider offering orthodontic services as in-kind support or discounted rates to shelter families.
• LennarmoderateOthersMajor homebuilder and developer supporting shelter mission through potential housing-related contributions and community involvement.
• Claremont Sunrise RotarymoderateOthersLocal service club providing volunteer support, fundraising assistance, and community connections for shelter programs and events.
• Robin Su DDSminorOthersDental healthcare provider offering services to shelter families as part of community support.
• TargetmoderateOthersRetail partner donating products, gift cards, or store support for shelter families and programs.
• Ontario ElksminorOthersFraternal organization providing volunteer support and community fundraising for shelter programs.
• School on WheelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner providing free tutoring and mentoring services to school-aged children (K-12) experiencing homelessness in the housing program.
• A Lot of Good Thrift StoremoderateOthersThrift store partnership providing clothing vouchers for Help Desk clients in need of clothing for themselves and their households.
• Showtime Photo BoothminorOthersPhoto booth services provider with locations in Atlanta, Phoenix, and Las Vegas, donating photo booth services at shelter events.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• LA Family Housing (LAFH): Los Angeles-based nonprofit providing interim and permanent housing, supportive services, and homelessness prevention for families and individuals. Comparable mission and tiered housing-program model, operating at larger scale in adjacent Southern California market.
• Union Station Homeless Services: Pasadena-based nonprofit providing interim housing, permanent supportive housing, and wraparound services to homeless families and individuals in the San Gabriel Valley. Directly comparable to Foothill Family Shelter as a regional family-shelter provider using a multi-phase housing model in Southern California.
• Family Promise: National nonprofit network with local affiliates operating transitional housing programs specifically targeting families with children experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable to Foothill Family Shelter in mission, target population (homeless families with children), and multi-phase program structure.
• St. Vincent de Paul of San Bernardino: Regional affiliate of the St. Vincent de Paul national organization providing shelter, transitional housing, food, and supportive services to homeless and low-income families in the Inland Empire. Notably connected via Foothill Family Shelter board member Mike Parker, indicating operating overlap.
• PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) San Diego: San Diego-based nonprofit operating interim housing, permanent supportive housing, and employment services for homeless individuals and families. Direct peer with similar housing-plus-services model; differs only in geographic market.
• Mary's Mercy Center: San Bernardino-based nonprofit providing transitional housing, food programs, and case management to homeless individuals and families. Direct peer in the same Inland Empire region with comparable family-shelter and basic-needs service offerings.

Others

• Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley: Affordable homeownership-focused nonprofit serving the Inland Empire, including Upland-adjacent communities. Thematically adjacent via housing affordability but distinct model (building/selling affordable homes rather than transitional shelter). Useful comparison for client pathway to permanent housing.

Regional players

• Martha's Village and Kitchen: Indio-based (Riverside County) nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and meals to homeless families in the Coachella Valley. Regional peer with comparable family-shelter mission in adjacent Inland Empire/Riverside County geography.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army Southern California: National faith-based nonprofit operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, food distribution, and case management across Southern California, including the Inland Empire. Larger multi-service incumbent with overlapping programs (shelter, food, family services).
• Catholic Charities of San Bernardino & Riverside Counties: Regional Catholic Charities affiliate providing a broad portfolio of social services including housing assistance, food programs, refugee resettlement, and immigration services across the Inland Empire. Larger and broader-scope incumbent operating in the same geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FFShelter
• Facebookfacebook.com/FoothillFamilyShelter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foothill-family-shelter

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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