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Reality House Inc

EIN 13-2601336 · Astoria, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH ADDICTION CHALLENGES AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO PERSON-CENTERED, TRAUMA-INFORMED, AND RECOVERY-BASED OUTPATIENT TREATMENT AND INTEGRATED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING (FOR MEN). INDIVIDUALLY AND COMBINED, OUR SERVICES RESULT IN FREEDOM FROM ADDICTION AND ADOPTION OF HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE AND SELF-DIRECTED LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$7.3 million
Spending
$4.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 68%
Employees
58
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$178,272, coo/ed

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: 55 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 63% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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

Good: 80 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $3.8 million spent. ONE OF THE OVERARCHING GOALS FOR THE PEOPLE WE SERVE, WHETHER THEY LIVE IN OUR TRANSITIONAL RESIDENCE OR PARTICIPATE IN OUR OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT OR IN OUR CO-LOCATED SUBSTANCE ABUSE CLINIC, IS TO FORGE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO SUSTAINABLE RECOVERY OUTCOMES. ESTABLISHED IN 1967 AND OPERATING AS AN OASAS PROVIDER SINCE 1983, REALITY HOUSE HAS HELD THE DEEP BELIEF THAT GIVEN THE RIGHT TOOLS AND A SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO ADOPT AND USE THESE TOOLS, PEOPLE CAN, AND DO, RECOVER FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDERSOUR SERVICES ARE PERSON-CENTERED AND TRAUMA INFORMED. OUR TRAINED STAFF ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT INSTILLING HOPE AND PROMOTING RECOVERY TO ALL WHO COME TO US SEEKING HELP WITH ADDICTION AND THE MYRIAD OF SELF-DEFEATING BEHAVIORS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCE. WE UNDERSTAND THAT ENGAGING IN A SERVICE ALLIANCE IS KEY TO ACHIEVING POSITIVE HEALTH OUTCOMES AND A POSITIVE REHABILITATION EXPERIENCE. OUR RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY RE-ENTRY PROGRAM SERVES MEN RANGING IN AGE FROM 20 THROUGH 56 THEY COME TO US FROM JAILS, SHELTERS, HOSPITALS AND THE STREETS. MANY HAVE CO-OCCURRING MENTAL ILLNESS. MANY ARE VETERANS.CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE TREATMENT CLINIC - SERVING OVER 150 PEOPLE ANNUALLY" MEDICALLY SUPERVISED OUT-PATIENT PROGRAM" DAY AND EVENING PROGRAM" SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS" GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING" CO-OCCURRING DISORDER COUNSELING" RELAPSE PREVENTION" VIOLENCE PREVENTION" ANGER MANAGEMENT" DOMESTIC VIOLENCE" MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GROUPS" FAMILY AND TRAUMA CASE MANAGEMENTSUPPORTIVE SERVICES" CLOTHING ASSISTANCE" LEGAL ADVOCACY" SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANCE (MEDICAID, PUBLIC ASSISTANCE)" HEALTH LITERACYCRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES" COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM STAKEHOLDERS, SERVING COURT-MANDATED PEOPLE WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS, AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO INCARCERATION. WE ALSO PROVIDE DUI/DWI SERVICES.REALITY HOUSE IS THE PLACE FOR WHOLE PERSON, INTEGRATED ENGAGEMENT AND TREATMENT IN THE COMMUNITY: REALITY HOUSE INC. (RHI) HAS A CO-LOCATED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM (FOR MEN) AND A SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CLINIC ALLOWING FOR FLUID REFERRAL AND ENGAGEMENT IN COMMUNITY BASED TREATMENT FOR OUR RESIDENTIAL CLIENTSWE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF CONVERTING OUR RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TO A MODEL THAT INCLUDES ANCILLARY DETOXIFICATION, STABILIZATION AND REHABILITATION SERVICES.WE ARE IN CONTRACT WITH A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TO OPERATE AN ON-SITE SATELLITE MEDICAL CLINIC OFFERING SEAMLESS, INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND PRIMARY CARE FOR ALL THE PEOPLE WE SERVE.WE ARE A NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AUTHORIZED HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICE (HCBS) PROVIDER DESIGNATED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:" PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION" HABILITATION" FAMILY SUPPORT & TRAINING" EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES" EMPOWERMENT SERVICES-PEER SUPPORTS" PRE-VOCATIONAL SERVICES

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 May 1968.

    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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