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Fidelity House Inc

EIN 04-2499679 · Lawrence, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE SERVE PEOPLE ACROSS THEIR LIFESPAN, STARTING AT THE AGE OF THREE AND THROUGH THE END OF LIFE. WHILE WE ARE KNOWN FOR SERVING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, WE SUPPORT A GROWING NUMBER OF PEOPLE WITH BRAIN INJURIES, MEDICAL AND BEHAVORIAL CHALLENGES, DEMENTIA, AND VETERANS WITH SERVICE-RELATED DISABILITIES. WE PARTNER WITH THEM TO PURSUE THEIR GOALS AND LIVE A FULFILLED LIFE. OUR SKILLED EMPLOYEES PROVIDE RESOURCES, EXPERTISE AND DIRECT SUPPORT FOR ALL PEOPLE WE SERVE.

Income
$44.9 million
Spending
$41.9 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 80%
Employees
559
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$277,929, president & ceo

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $25.0 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL GROUP LIVING IN 29 COMMUNITY RESIDENCES AS WELL AS INDEPENDENT LIVING IN LOCAL APARTMENTS. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE EACH INDIVIDUAL IS ENCOURAGED TO BE AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE. DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE AS LITTLE OR AS MUCH SUPPORT AS NEEDED. ATTENTION TO MEDICAL CARE IS PARAMOUNT. OUR CLINICAL AND MEDICAL EMPLOYEES GET TO KNOW EACH INDIVIDUAL, MONITOR ALL MEDICAL TREATMENTS AND MAKE SURE THAT DAILY CARE IS TAILORED TO EACH INDIVIDUAL'S CLINICAL AND MEDICAL NEEDS. SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURIES (ABI) AND THE TURNING 22 (T22) POPULATION.
  2. $3.4 million spent. VOCATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT TRAINING FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDES SKILLS AND ASSESSMENT TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT AND JOB RETENTION SUPPORT. THE GOAL IS TO MAKE SURE EACH PERSON IS AS SUCCESSFUL AND AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE.
  3. $5.4 million spent. SUPPORTED HOME CARE PROVIDES CASE MANAGERS AND NURSES WHO SUPPORT ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES LIVING WITH THEIR OWN FAMILY OR WITH A HOME CARE PROVIDER. THROUGH THE ADULT FOSTER CARE PROGRAM OR THE SHARED LIVING PROGRAM, HOME CARE PROVIDERS RECEIVE A TAX-FREE STIPEND TO SUPPORT ROOM, BOARD AND TRANSPORATION COSTS. FIDELITY HOUSE PROVIDES THE HOME CARE PROVIDERS WITH SAFETY TRAINING, NURSING SUPPORTS AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
  4. $1.8 million spent. CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES PROVIDES SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WHO CARE FOR A CHILD, TEEN OR ADULT WITH DISABILITIES IN THEIR HOME. SUPPORT IS OFFERED THROUGH INTENSIVE IN-HOME SERVICES AND A CENTRALIZED FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER. THESE SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE BEHAVIORAL CONSULTATIONS, TRAINING, RESPITE CARE, COMPANIONSHIP, PARENT SUPPORT AND TRAINING. THESE SERVICES HAVE A SPECIAL FOCUS ON LATINO MEDICAL SERVICES, TRANSPORATION AND REFERRALS. THE FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER PROVIDES A FULL CALENDAR OF EDUCATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
  5. DAY HABILITATION SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS. CLINICAL SERVICES SUCH AS NURSING AND BEHAVORIAL SUPPORTS AS WELL AS PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPY ASSESSMENTS AND GOAL PLANNING ARE PROVIDED, IF NEEDED, IN COMBINATION WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES.

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 1971.

    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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