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The Front Door Agency Inc

EIN 02-0405852 · Nashua, NH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE AGENCY'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY ASSISTING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO STABILIZE, TRANSFORM, AND BECOME EMPOWERED TO UNTIMATELY ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE INDEPENDENCE.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
10.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 42%
Employees
25
Volunteers
27

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 27 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $814,614 spent. TRANSFORMATIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES LONG-TERM TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TO HOMELESS SINGLE MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN. WITH A PROGRAM DESIGN OF "SELF-HELP", MOTHERS MUST BE MOTIVATED TO CREATE CHANGE. THE PROGRAM IS NOT AN EMERGENCY SHELTER, BUT SERVES AS A COMPREHENSIVE LONG-TERM "NEXT STEP" ON THE ROAD TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY AS IT IS THE PROGRAM'S PRIMARY GOAL TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO HIGHER EDUCATION IN ORDER TO INCREASE EVERY CLIENT'S EMPLOYABILITY AND INCOME SO MOTHERS ARE EMPOWERED TO REGAIN THEIR CONFIDENCE AND ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE. THE TRANSFORMATIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM ENABLES CLIENTS TO REMOVE PERSONAL BARRIERS SO THEY CAN SUCCESSFULLY ACCESS COLLEGE DEGREE, CREDENTIALING, APPRENTICESHIP, OR JOB-SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM HAS HAD A GREAT SUCCESS OF WOMEN GRADUATING WITH DEGREES IN AREAS SUCH AS ACCOUNTING, PARALEGAL, MARKETING, NURSING, AND SOCIAL WORK. OTHERS HAVE EARNED JOB SKILLS IN AREAS OF LNA, WELDING, CDL DRIVING, AND CULINARY ARTS.
  2. $649,196 spent. THE PROGRAM HELPS ALL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR ON THE VERGE OF HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION ASSISTANCE WITH RENT, UTILITIES, AND SECURITY DEPOSITS. OTHERS WHO MAY FACE A TEMPORARY CRISIS SUCH AS AN ILLNESS OR JOB REDUCTION OR LOSS OF A SPOUSE CAN RECEIVE SHORT-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP THEM AVOID HOMELESSNESS AS THEY REGAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE AGENCY ALSO OFFERS SHORT-TERM RENTAL SUBSIDIES THAT GRADUALLY REDUCE OVER A FEW MONTHS TO HELP FAMILIES WITH VERY LOW INCOME. ALL FAMILIES RECEIVE EXTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETING ASSISTANCE.
  3. $803,302 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS SERVICE INCLUDE:FINANCIAL LITERACY A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS THAT IS OFFERED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. PERSONAL CREDIT REPORTS AND BUDGETS ARE EXAMINED AND FACILITATORS PROVIDE DIRECTION AND EDUCATION ON BASIC BANKING OPPORTUNITIES, WAYS TO SAVE, AND HOW TO REDUCE COSTS. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVIDING 48 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH 40 UNITS SPECIFIC TO SINGLE WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. YOUTH HOMELESSNESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, RAPID REHOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO YOUNG ADULTS 18-24. PROJECT JOY HOLIDAY PROGRAM SERVES OVER 500 CHILDREN ANNUALLY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH GIFTS, CLOTHING AND HOLIDAY MEALS.TOTAL SERVED THROUGHOUT ALL OUR PROGRAMMING WAS 731 FAMILIES, 1561 TOTAL INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDED 38,652 UNITS OF SERVICE. THIS PAST YEAR, THE TRANSFORMATIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM HAD TWO FAMILIES HEADED BY SINGLE MOTHERS GRADUATE INTO HOMEOWNERSHIP.DURING FY25, THE AGENCY EXPANDED ITS SERVICES AND INTRODUCED THE YOUTH HOMELESSNESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM SERVING SINGLE YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-24 EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, RAPID REHOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAMMING. THE AGENCY ALSO INTRODUCED ANOTHER NEW PROGRAM EXPANSION TO ASSIST REMOVING BARRIERS TO HOUSING THROUGH A LANDLORD INCENTIVE FUND PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF NASHUA HOUSING TRUST FUND. THE PROGRAM WILL BECOME FULLY OPERATIONAL IN FY26.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1993.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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