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Amos House

EIN 05-0387218 · Providence, RI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS HELPING PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES OUT OF HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY THROUGH VITAL SERVICES AND RESULTS-ORIENTED PROGRAMS.

Income
$14.7 million
Spending
$15.2 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 54%
Employees
427
Volunteers
470
Highest pay
$199,858, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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 September 30, 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 (4)
  1. $2.4 million spent. TRAINING PROGRAMS: AMOS HOUSE IS OPPORTUNITY, A SECOND CHANCE, A NEW BEGINNING, HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY THROUGH OUR CULINARY ARTS AND CARPENTRY/WEATHERIZATION TRAINING PROGRAMS, LITERACY CLASSES, FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER, AND COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE (CDL) TRAINING. WE HELP MEN AND WOMEN GAIN THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN TODAY'S WORKPLACE. OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE A UNIQUE ATMOSPHERE AND COMMUNITY IN WHICH PEOPLE CAN RECEIVE NATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE AND JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE.
  2. $6.5 million spent. SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE- EACH DAY MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN WALK IN TO SOCIAL SERVICES LOOKING FOR ASSISTANCE WITH BASIC NEEDS. WE FILL MUCH NEEDED PRESCRIPTIONS FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD CO PAYS, MAKE PAYMENTS ON UTILITY BILLS TO HELP FAMILIES KEEP THE HEAT ON, ASSIST WITH BIRTH CERTIFICATES AND STATE IDENTIFICATION THAT WILL ALLOW A CHILD TO START SCHOOL OR AN UNEMPLOYED ADULT APPLY FOR A JOB, AND, ON SOME OCCASIONS, HELP A GRIEVING RELATIVE BURY A FAMILY MEMBER. WHATEVER THE NEED MAY BE, AMOS HOUSE PROVIDES SUPPORT WITH RESPECT AND WITHOUT JUDGMENT.SHELTER HOUSING- AS THE STATE'S ONLY RECOVERY-BASED SHELTER FOR THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS AND IN NEED OF ADDICTION SUPPORT AND TREATMENT, WE FILL A VITAL ROLE. INDIVIDUALS COME TO AMOS HOUSE BROKEN. WHILE HERE, THEY REGAIN THEIR DIGNITY AND INTEGRITY.PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING- AMOS HOUSE HAS GROWN TO BECOME A LEADER IN PROVIDING SUSTAINABLE, SUPPORTIVE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN RHODE ISLAND. WE OFFER HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, FROM GROUP HOUSING TO INDIVIDUAL APARTMENTS.REUNIFICATION PROGRAMS-REUNIFICATION PROGRAMS AT AMOS HOUSE INCLUDE BOTH A MOTHER-CHILD REUNIFICATION AND A FATHERHOOD PROGRAM. TOGETHER THEY OFFER SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, ADVOCACY, AND STABLE HOME ENVIRONMENTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 25 PARENTS AND 42 CHILDREN EACH YEAR.
  3. $1.9 million spent. SOUP KITCHEN; THE SOUP KITCHEN IS THE POINT OF ENTRY FOR ALL OF OUR SERVICES AND THE FOUNDATION UPON WHICH AMOS HOUSE IS BUILT. WE ARE TRULY A LIFELINE TO HUNDREDS OF MEN AND WOMEN WHO TURN TO US EACH DAY, FOR A MEAL, A SMILE, A CHANCE TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES. SINCE 1976, AMOS HOUSE HAS OFFERED BREAKFAST AND LUNCH SIX DAYS A WEEK TO MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO ARE HOMELESS OR STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET.
  4. $3.0 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE ROOMING HOUSES, SHELTERS, APARTMENT PROGRAMS, AMOS HOUSE WORKS AND OPERATES A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 June 1980.

    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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