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Malta House Inc

EIN 06-1604710 · Norwalk, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BASED ON THE SOCIAL TEACHINGS AND TRADITIONS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, WE PROMOTE THE DIGNITY OF GOD-GIVEN LIFE IN SERVING HOMELESS PREGNANT AND PARENTING YOUNG WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN, OF ALL FAITHS, BEGINNING WITH A SAFE NURTURING HOME ENVIRONMENT. OUR RESIDENCE CAN HOUSE UP TO 15 WOMEN AND 18 CHILDREN AT ONE TIME. THROUGH OUR INTEGRATIVE FORMATIONAL PROGRAM OF SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, WE SUPPORT EACH FAMILY IN DEVELOPING SOCIALLY, INTELLECTUALLY, PHYSICALLY, ECONOMICALLY, EMOTIONALLY AND SPIRITUALLY SO THAT THEY GAIN SELF-CONFIDENCE, SELF-RESPECT, SELF- SUFFICIENCY, AND INDEPENDENT-LIVING SKILLS AS NEW PARENTS.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
-1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
28
Highest pay
$82,250, executive di

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: 58 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 51% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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 (3)
  1. $1.4 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM: IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, MALTA HOUSE SERVED 32 WOMEN AND 28 BABIES WITH HOUSING, CHILDCARE, CLOTHING, FOOD, AND BABY SUPPLIES. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, SUPPORT FOR EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT, AND HEALTHCARE ADVOCACY. EACH RESIDENT PARTICIPATED IN OUR INTEGRATIVE FORMATIONAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES IN-HOUSE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN: PERSONAL AND LIFE SKILLS; WORKSPLACE PREPARATION; PARENTING AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT; AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS. WE ALSO OFFER IN-HOUSE INDIVIDUAL MENTORING, PASTORAL CARE, AND COUNSELING SERVICES. FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COMPLETION OF A TRADE OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS WERE AVAILABLE. UPON GRADUATION, RESIDENTS ARE MORE COMPETENT TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AS NEW PARENTS.
  2. $154,502 spent. GRADUATE PROGRAM: IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, MALTA HOUSE PROVIDED 22 FORMER RESIDENTS AND 42 KIDS WITH ONGOING SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, AND HEALTH AND LEGAL ADVOCACY, IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING, CHILDCARE , AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. ALL FORMER RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL CLASSES PROVIDED IN HOUSE TO OUR RESIDENTS IN ADDITION TO COUNSELING AND PASTORLAL CARE SERVICES. OUR CLIENTS CONTINUED TO GROW IN CONFIDENCE, COMPETENCY, AND SELF-RELIANCE.
  3. $149,436 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, MALTA HOUSE SERVED 226 NEEDY FAMILIES AND 191 KIDS FROM THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY FROM OUR BABY PANTRY THAT IS STOCKED WITH DONATION ITEMS. FAMILIES WERE OFFERED EXCESS BABY FOOD,DIAPERS AND SUPPLIES.

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 October 2001.

    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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