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Covenant House Washington Dc

EIN 13-3537709 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$7.3 million
Spending
$7.8 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 56%
Employees
123
Volunteers
135
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: 43 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 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 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 (4)
  1. $2.7 million spent. OUTREACH -CHGW CONDUCTS OUTREACH AND PREVENTION SERVICES TO ENGAGE YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK OF OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND CONNECT THEM TO CRITICAL RESOURCES. OUTREACH STAFF MEET YOUTH IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS, INCLUDING SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, AND ON THE STREET, PROVIDING EARLY INTERVENTION, CRISIS SUPPORT, AND REFERRALS TO HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, CHGW SERVED 474 YOUTH THROUGH OUTREACH AND PREVENTION EFFORTS, INCLUDING 136 YOUTH ENGAGED THROUGH DIRECT COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND 338 YOUTH REACHED THROUGH SCHOOL AND PARTNER-BASED PREVENTION PROGRAMS.THESE EFFORTS INCREASED EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF AT-RISK YOUTH, IMPROVED ACCESS TO CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND HELPED PREVENT THE ESCALATION OF HOUSING INSTABILITY.
  2. $2.0 million spent. TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM - RIGHTS OF PASSAGE "ROP" - COVENANT HOUSE GREATER WASHINGTON (CHGW) PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-24 EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, INCLUDING EMERGENCY SHELTER, SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS, AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. THESE PROGRAMS OFFER SAFE, STABLE HOUSING COMBINED WITH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND CONNECTIONS TO EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND HEALTH SERVICES.FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, CHGW PROVIDED HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO 559 YOUTH ACROSS FIVE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SITES, MAINTAINING AN AVERAGE NIGHTLY CENSUS OF APPROXIMATELY 80 RESIDENTS. YOUTH RECEIVED TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE PLANNING, AND SUPPORT IN DEVELOPING INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS.AS A RESULT OF THESE SERVICES, PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCED INCREASED HOUSING STABILITY, REDUCED EXPOSURE TO HOMELESSNESS-RELATED RISKS, AND CONSISTENT ENGAGEMENT WITH CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT LONG-TERM INDEPENDENCE.
  3. $874,724 spent. IMMEDIATE AND SHORT-TERM HOUSING -THE IMMEDIATE AND SHORT-TERM HOUSING PROGRAM FOCUSES ON CRISIS CARE AND PROVIDES EMERGENCY SERVICES: TEMPORARY, IMMEDIATE HOUSING; NUTRITIOUS MEALS; CLOTHING; MEDICAL CARE; MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; AND LEGAL AID TO YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 16-24 IN THE U.S. AND CANADA AND AGES 12-18 IN GUATEMALA, HONDURAS, AND MEXICO WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING. OUR 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. WE ARE EXPERTLY EQUIPPED TO RESPOND TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF YOUNG SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, YOUTH WHO IDENTIFY AS LGBTQ+, YOUTH WHO ARE PREGNANT OR PARENTING, AND YOUNG PEOPLE FACING MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES FROM THEIR TIME UNHOUSED. OUR SHELTER DOORS ARE ALWAYS OPEN, 24/7, AND WE HAVE PROVIDED UNINTERRUPTED SERVICE TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS.
  4. $724,236 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE STABILITY AND WELL-BEING. CHGW PROVIDES ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS MEALS, CLOTHING, HYGIENE SUPPLIES, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS.FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, 184 YOUTH RECEIVED STANDALONE BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT, INCLUDING MEALS, CLOTHING, AND ACCESS TO ON-SITE SERVICES. THESE SUPPORTS HELP REDUCE IMMEDIATE BARRIERS TO STABILITY AND ENABLE YOUTH TO ENGAGE MORE FULLY IN HOUSING, WORKFORCE, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICE PROGRAMS.CHGW ALSO PROVIDES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DESIGNED TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE BUILD SKILLS, SECURE EMPLOYMENT, AND ACHIEVE LONG-TERM ECONOMIC STABILITY. SERVICES INCLUDE JOB READINESS TRAINING, DIGITAL LITERACY, VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS, AND INDIVIDUALIZED EMPLOYMENT COACHING, DELIVERED THROUGH CHGW'S COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER.FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, 81 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. PARTICIPANTS GAINED CRITICAL JOB SKILLS, COMPLETED INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS, AND RECEIVED ONGOING EMPLOYMENT COACHING, INCLUDING 30-, 60-, AND 90-DAY FOLLOW-UP TO SUPPORT JOB RETENTION.THESE SERVICES RESULTED IN INCREASED WORKFORCE READINESS, IMPROVED EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES, AND GREATER FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR PARTICIPATING YOUTH.

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 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 June 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 November 1989.

    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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