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EIN 20-1917517 · Albuquerque, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HEADING HOME'S MISSION IS: "TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH COMPASSIONATE OUTREACH, COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, CREATING PATHWAYS TO STABLE HOUSING AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE." TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION, HEADING HOME DELIVERS AN INTEGRATED SERVICE MODEL SUPPORTING THE UNHOUSED AND PRECARIOUSLY HOUSED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ALBUQUERQUE. THEY FULLY OWN AND OPERATE THE AOC (ALBUQUERQUE OPPORTUNITY CENTER) SHELTER FOR MEN AS WELL AS A RESPITE PROGRAM FOR MEN AND WOMEN SUPPORTED BY FIVE CONTRACTED HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS; PARTNER IN A COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE TO OPERATE A MEDICAL RESPITE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL CARE; AND ADMINISTER THREE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS WITH INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. HEADING HOME ALSO PROVIDES STREET OUTREACH TO THE MOST VULNERABLE IN THE COMMUNITY, A JOB ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AND IS THE STATEWIDE LEAD SOAR (SSDI/SSI OUTREACH, ACCESS AND RECOVE

Income
$10.6 million
Spending
$11.0 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 86%
Employees
224
Highest pay
$166,186, 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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    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 (1)
  1. $9.7 million spent. HEADING HOME PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO MEET THE IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THROUGH OUTREACH, SHELTER, HOUSING, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, THE AGENCY HELPS INDIVIDUALS STABILIZE, ACCESS ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, AND MOVE TOWARD PERMANENT HOUSING AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. IN FY25, HEADING HOME SERVED 3,228 UNDUPLICATED ADULTS AND CHILDREN ACROSS ITS PROGRAMS.

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 January 2005.

    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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