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Providence House Inc

EIN 11-2594653 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDENCE HOUSE SERVES AND ADVOCATES FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HARM, WHO HAVE HISTORIES OF HOMELESSNESS OR JUSTICE-INVOLVEMENT, AND PROVIDES A SAFE COMMUNITY WHERE THEIR DIGNITY IS RECOGNIZED, STRENGTHS ARE ENHANCED AND A TRANSITION TO STABILITY IS ACHIEVED.

Income
$12.8 million
Spending
$16.7 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
142
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$256,312, sr. dir. of hr & admin (part year)

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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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. $7.3 million spent. FAMILIES FROM THE NYC SHELTER SYSTEM ARE HOUSED IN A TRANSITIONAL APARTMENT BUILDING IN NEW YORK CITY. WE HAVE AN ADDITIONAL, TRANSITIONAL SHELTER SITE IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY WHICH HOUSES SINGLE WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO FIND THEMSELVES HOMELESS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING FOOD AND SHELTER, THESE PROGRAMS HELP THE WOMEN IDENTIFY AND OVERCOME BARRIERS TO SUCCESS, STABILIZE THEIR FAMILIES AND IMPROVE THEIR WELL-BEING, FIND AND KEEP GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT, AND ULTIMATELY LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, 512 WOMEN AND CHILDREN WERE SERVED IN THESE SAFE, DIGNIFIED, GENDER-RESPONSIVE, AND TRAUMA-SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTS.
  2. $2.2 million spent. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, PROVIDENCE HOUSE CONTINUED ITS PROGRAM MODEL TO SERVE WOMEN WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE DETAINED AT NEW YORK CITY'S RIKERS ISLAND JAIL WHILE AWAITING THEIR TRIAL DATES. THE WOMEN'S JUSTICE PROJECT (WJP) IS AN ALTERNATIVE-TO-DETENTION INITIATIVE NOW OFFERING 43 BEDS AND INTENSIVE ONE-ON-ONE SERVICES FOR WOMEN REFERRED FROM CITY COURTS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, 89 WOMEN WERE SERVED THROUGH THIS EFFORT.
  3. $1.8 million spent. PROVIDENCE HOUSE OPERATES FOUR PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SITES IN BROOKLYN. THE FOUR BUILDINGS OFFER PRIVATE APARTMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE STRUGGLED WITH CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS, AND LIVE WITH SIGNIFICANT MENTAL ILLNESS, CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE, OR OTHER BARRIERS TO STABILITY. A NUMBER OF UNITS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AS AFFORDABLE RENTALS FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO MEET INCOME GUIDELINES. SOCIAL WORK AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE ON-SITE, AS ARE A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY-BUILDING, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL EVENTS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, 89 PEOPLE RESIDED IN THE FOUR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FACILITIES.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 March 1946.

    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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