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Rosies Place Inc

EIN 04-2582187 · Boston, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE 990, PART I, LINE I

Income
$21.7 million
Spending
$19.5 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
24.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
137
Volunteers
3,983
Highest pay
$405,070, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 14 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. $7.8 million spent. ADVOCACY- SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SERVICES WE OFFER OUR GUESTS ARE THROUGH OUR ADVOCACY PROGRAM. THE SPECIALIZED ADVOCATES AT ROSIE'S PLACE PROVIDE EFFECTIVE AND COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT TO ALL GUESTS WHO TURN TO US FOR HELP. ADVOCATES ASSIST GUESTS WITH HOUSING, EVICTION AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS CARE, AND EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR RENT AND UTILITY ARREARAGES, BOTH IN PERSON AND THROUGH THE ADVOCACY HELPLINE. WE ALSO HAVE SPECIALIZED ADVOCATES WHO CAN ASSIST WOMEN WITH SPECIFIC ISSUES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDERS AND HOUSING SEARCH/APPLICATION. OUR LEGAL ADVOCATES HELP GUESTS OVERCOME OBSTACLES TO INTERACTING WITH THE LEGAL SYSTEM, LIKE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY OR SERVICES IN THEIR PREFERRED LANGUAGE. THE STABILIZATION ADVOCATES VISIT GUESTS IN THEIR HOMES PROVIDING RESOURCES AND SOLUTIONS TO MAINTAIN STABLE HOUSING.
  2. $5.9 million spent. FOOD PROGRAM: THE DINING ROOM IS THE HEART OF ROSIE'S PLACE, WHERE WOMEN COME FOR NOURISHMENT, FRIENDSHIP AND COMMUNITY. THE KITCHEN PREPARES AND SERVES WHOLESOME, NUTRITIOUS AND CULTURALLY INCLUSIVE MEALS 365 DAYS A YEAR, IN A CHEERFUL ENVIRONMENT. THE DINING ROOM HAS SERVES THREE MEALS DURING THE WEEK AND TWO MEALS ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. ALL MEALS ARE OFFERED TO-GO FOR GUESTS WHO PREFER, OR NEED, TO TAKE IT WITH THEM. THE FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES HOUSED WOMEN WITH FREE, NUTRITIOUS GROCERIES ONCE A WEEK. GROCERIES INCLUDE VARIETY, ARE CULTURALLY INCLUSIVE AND MEET DIETARY NEEDS AND PREFERENCES.
  3. $1.2 million spent. OVERNIGHT PROGRAM - THE OVERNIGHT PROGRAM AT PROVIDES SAFE, DIGNIFIED, ON-SITE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR 20 WOMEN AT A TIME FOR A 28-DAY/NIGHT EXTENDED STAY. THE LONGER STAY ALLOWS WOMEN TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ALL THAT ROSIE'S PLACE HAS TO OFFER. WHILE MANY OF THE GUESTS IN THIS PROGRAM COME DIRECTLY FROM SLEEPING ON THE STREETS, OTHERS ARE ESCAPING AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP OR HAVE BEEN NEWLY EVICTED. FOR WOMEN READY TO TAKE SIGNIFICANT STEPS TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES, OUR OVERNIGHT PROGRAM SERVES AS THE BRIDGE BETWEEN HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS.
  4. $974,142 spent. WOMEN'S EDUCATION THE WOMEN'S EDUCATION CENTER, THROUGH EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, WELCOMES WOMEN UNCONDITIONALLY TO PARTICIPATE IN A COMPASSIONATE AND CELEBRATORY LEARNING COMMUNITY. WE OFFER ENGLISH LANGUAGE, LITERACY, WRITING CLASSES, COMPUTER CLASSES AND MORE.ALL CLASSES ARE FREE AND STUDENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PASS ANY TESTS TO ENROLL, ENABLING THEM TO LEARN AT THEIR OWN PACE AS THEY PROGRESS THROUGH CURRICULUM LEVELS. THE CLASSES CONTINUE TO BE OPERATED VIA A HYBRID PROGRAM OFFERING A COMBINATION OF ONSITE AND REMOTE OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS. OUR EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST HELPS GUESTS ACCESS JOB TRAINING PROGAMS AND APPLY FOR, ACQUIRE AND KEEP GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY.
  5. $400,308 spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR GUESTS WITH NEEDS RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS TO BUILD SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS, SELF-EFFICACY, AND SELF-AWARENESS SO THEY CAN BE MORE SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGED IN SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND REALIZE HEALTHIER AND MORE STABLE LIVES. SERVICES INCLUDE TRIAGE FOR GUESTS IN CRISIS, ASSESSMENT, AND SHORT-TERM INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT, ONGOING SUPPORT THROUGH DROP-IN HOURS, ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS AND SUPPORT GROUPS. THE DIRECTOR ALSO PROVIDES CLINICAL OVERSITE AND TRAINING FOR ALL OF OUR DIRECT SERVICE STAFF.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1976.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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