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Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance Inc

EIN 04-2791448 · Worcester, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RECOGNIZING THE DIGNITY OF ALL, CMHA LEADS A COLLABORATIVE RESPONSE TO HOMELESSNESS THAT FOSTERS LONG-TERM HOUSING STABILITY THROUGH PREVENTION, QUALITY SERVICES, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.

Income
$44.6 million
Spending
$43.3 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
159
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$225,481, executive director

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

Fair: 57 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 78% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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. $12.5 million spent. HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND PLACEMENT - PROVIDE HOUSING-RELATED BENEFITS AND SERVICES TO FAMILIES. TENANT AND LANDLORD SERVICES CONSIST OF COUNSELING AND THE PREVENTION OF FAMILIES FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. HOUSING PLACEMENT INCLUDES HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANCE FUNDS AND STABILIZATION SERVICES FOR CLIENTS RECEIVING THOSE FUNDS.
  2. $20.0 million spent. FAMILY SHELTER SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION IS THE LARGEST PROVIDER FOR ALL OF THE FAMILY SHELTER, HOUSING SEARCH AND STABILIZATION FUNDS IN WORCESTER. THIS PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES CONGREGATE, CO-HOUSING AND SCATTERED SITES. FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY A STATE CONTRACT.
  3. $8.1 million spent. CONTINUUM OF CARE - PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT WORCESTER COUNTY. THESE PROGRAM GOALS ARE FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND THE ORGANIZATION SUB CONTRACTS WITH NON-PROFIT AGENCIES AS SUBRECIPIENTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. THE CONTINUUM OF CARE IS ALSO THE DESIGNATED PLANNING GROUP FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AND PLANNING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS AND HOMELESS SUBPOPULATIONS AND HMIS.
  4. $208,835 spent. DONATIONS CLEARINGHOUSE - THE ORGANIZATION PICKS UP DONATIONS OF FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND DISTRIBUTES THESE ITEMS TO PEOPLE IN NEED, FREE OF CHARGE
  5. $158,142 spent. ELDER HOME REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE - PROVIDES ELDERS WHO OWN THEIR OWN HOMES WITH EMERGENCY REPAIRS AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TO PREVENT ELDERS FROM BEING DISPLACED DUE TO ENDANGERING CONDITINOS IN THEIR HOMES. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR LABOR.

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 October 13, 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 February 1985.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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