Covenant House Alaska
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
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- Income
- $13.7 million
- Spending
- $14.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- -2.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 52%
- Employees
- 181
- Volunteers
- 498
- Highest pay
- $535,850, president & ceo
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
Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 23% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 9% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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 2515 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (7)
- $4.4 million spent. IMMEDIATE HOUSING (SHELTER):THE IMMEDIATE AND SHORT-TERM HOUSING PROGRAM FOCUSES ON CRISIS CARE AND PROVIDES EMERGENCY SERVICES; TEMPORARY, IMMEDIATE HOUSING; NUTRITIOUS FOOD; CLOTHING; MEDICAL CARE; MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND LEGAL AID TO YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING. IMMEDIATE HOUSING PROVIDES A 48-BED SHELTER FOR YOUTH AGES 13-24, OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. THESE HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES MEET YOUTHS' IMMEDIATE NEEDS, STABILIZE THEIR SITUATION, AND HELP THEM CONSIDER THEIR LONGER-TERM GOALS FOR EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND CAREER PLANNING. THE ORGANIZATION IS EXPERTLY EQUIPPED TO RESPOND TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF YOUNG SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND THOSE WHO ARE PREGNANT OR PARENTING.
- $2.2 million spent. HOUSING SERVICES:IN THIS PROJECT, A PERMANENCY NAVIGATOR AND/OR RAPID REHOUSING CASE MANAGER IS ASSIGNED TO ASSIST YOUTH AS THEY MOVE THROUGH HOUSING, PROGRAMS AND SYSTEMS WITH THE CONSISTENCY THEY NEED FROM A SUPPORTIVE ADULT. BECAUSE THEY ARE EMPLOYED BY THE AGENCY CONTRACTED FOR THIS PROJECT, NOT BY ANY STATE DIVISION OR SINGLE ORGANIZATION, THEY ARE ABLE TO WALK ALONGSIDE A YOUNG PERSON THROUGHOUT IT ALL. THEY CAN HELP THE YOUTH ACCESS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR DISABILITY SERVICES, FIND THE RIGHT PLACE TO LIVE, PARTICIPATE IN MEETINGS WITH THE OFFICE OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, DEVELOP A PERMANENCY PLAN, OR PROVIDE AFTERCARE TO ENCOURAGE SUCCESS.
- $1.6 million spent. EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION SERVICES:YOUTH CAN ACCESS THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION, GAIN EMPLOYMENT SKILLS AND FIND SUSTAINABLE JOBS. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS DAILY WORKSHOPS, JOB COACHING, AND PAID INTERNSHIPS TO ALL YOUTH ACCESSING SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ANCHORAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT, PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE, STRUCTURE AND SUPPORT TO SCHOOL AGE YOUTH IN A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. THROUGH SERVICES SUCH AS AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING, REMEDIAL EDUCATION GROUPS, AND GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA PREPARATION CLASSES, YOUTH RECEIVE THE ESSENTIAL TOOLS THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS.
- $1.4 million spent. TRANSITIONAL LIVING - RIGHTS OF PASSAGE:RIGHTS OF PASSAGE IS A 25 BED CO-ED RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR YOUTH AGES 18 TO 24 SEEKING INDEPENDENT LIVING. YOUTH LEARN BUDGETING, EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, NUTRITION, DECISION MAKING, AND OTHER INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. RIGHTS OF PASSAGE SERVES MALES AND FEMALES FOR UP TO 18 MONTHS IN RESIDENCE AND 12 MONTHS OF AFTERCARE.
- $1.5 million spent. STATEWIDE SERVICES:THE ORGANIZATION'S STATEWIDE SERVICES UNITES PARTNERS ACROSS ALASKA TO ENSURE YOUNG PEOPLE FACING HOMELESSNESS, TRAFFICKING, OR INSTABILITY HAVE ACCESS TO CONSISTENT, HIGH QUALITY SUPPORT WHEREVER THEY LIVE. BY SHARING BEST PRACTICES, EXPANDING ACCESS TO CRITICAL RESOURCES, AND ADVOCATING FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE, CHA SERVES AS A STATEWIDE CHAMPION FOR YOUTH. THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, TRIBAL ENTITIES, AND POLICYMAKERS, STATEWIDE SERVICES BUILDS A RESILIENT NETWORK OF CARE THAT AMPLIFIES YOUTH VOICES AND WORKS TO CREATE A FUTURE WHERE EVERY YOUNG PERSON IN ALASKA CAN FIND SAFETY, HEALING, AND OPPORTUNITY.
- $869,462 spent. OUTREACH:THE ORGANIZATION'S STREET OUTREACH TEAM GOAL IS SIMPLE. THEY MEET AT-RISK KIDS WHEN AND WHERE THEY NEED HELP MOST, ON THE STREETS. THEY GO TO THEM. THE ORGANIZATION'S TEAM BEGINS THE PROCESS OF BUILDING TRUST AND DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH. THROUGH THESE RELATIONSHIPS THE ORGANIZATION IS ABLE TO ASSIST ALASKA'S SUFFERING YOUTH ON THE STREETS IN CHOOSING TO WALK THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S DOORS AND ACCEPT THE MANY SERVICES IT OFFERS TO ASSIST YOUTH IN GETTING ON THE PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE DROP-IN CENTER PROGRAM OFFERS WALK-IN SERVICES TO YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEED OF SUPPORT. SERVICES INCLUDE: COUNSELING AND REFERRAL; HELP WITH JOB SEARCHING, RESUME WRITING, AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT; EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT; USE OF TELEPHONE FOR LOCAL CALLS; SACK LUNCHES AND HOT/COLD DRINKS; MAIL AND PHONE MESSAGE SERVICES.
- $420,303 spent. TRANSITIONAL LIVING - MOTHER/CHILD:MOTHER/CHILD IS A SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM FOR PARENTING AND PREGNANT TEENS AGES 17 THROUGH 20 AND THEIR CHILDREN FOR UP TO 18 MONTHS IN RESIDENCE AND 12 MONTHS OF AFTERCARE. THE FOCUS IS ON VOCATIONAL AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, AS WELL AS RAISING HEALTHY CHILDREN. MARY'S PLACE OFFERS INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR THREE MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN FOR UP TO 18 MONTHS THAT INCLUDES CASE MANAGEMENT.
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
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1987.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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