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Hearth Inc

EIN 04-3206820 · Boston, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HEARTH, INC. (HEARTH) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE ELIMINATION AMONG ELDER HOMELESSNESS. THIS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A BLEND OF PREVENTION, PLACEMENT, AND HOUSING PROGRAMS ALL DESIGNED TO HELP ELDERS FIND AND SUCCEED IN HOMES OF THEIR OWN. TO THIS END, THE HOUSING PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES WHICH ASSIST RESIDENTS TO AGE WITH DIGNITY, REGARDLESS OF THEIR MEDICAL, MENTAL HEALTH, OR SOCIAL NEEDS. THESE GOALS ARE BEST ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH RESPECT FOR ELDERS AND STAFF, SO THAT ALL CAN ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST DEGREE OF POTENTIAL.

Income
$4.6 million
Spending
$6.3 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 40%
Employees
124
Volunteers
172
Highest pay
$200,311, pres. & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 25 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $3.1 million spent. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING-AS OF FY 2024, HEARTH OPERATES 228 UNITS OF PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES AT 7 GREATER BOSTON LOCATIONS. HEARTH IS COMMITTED TO PLACING ELDERS IN SERVICED-ENRICHED HOUSING, PROMOTING SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY PROVIDING OR CONNECTING ELDERS WITH SERVICES THEY REQUIRE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, HEALTH SERVICES, AND SOCIAL SERVICES. INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLANS ARE CREATED TO FIT THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH RESIDENT, ALLOWING EVEN FRAIL ELDERS TO LIVE WITH INDEPENDENCE. HEARTH HAS AN EXTENSIVE HOUSING SERVICE TEAM, WHICH INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, PROGRAM MANAGERS, PERSONAL CARE HOMEMAKERS, ACTIVITIES COORDINATORS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIALISTS, AND RESIDENT SERVICE COORDINATORS.
  2. $892,480 spent. OUTREACH -HEARTH'S OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF SERVICES TO HOMELESS AND AT-RISK ELDERS TO HELP THEM RE-ESTABLISH THEIR LIVES WITHIN PERMANENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN AND AROUND THE CITY OF BOSTON. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON CONNECTION; HOUSING SEARCH AND CASE MANAGEMENT; AND PLACEMENT AND STABILIZATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 May 1994.

    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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