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Saint Francis House Inc

EIN 22-2519129 · Boston, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ST. FRANCIS HOUSE REBUILDS LIVES BY PROVIDING REFUGE AND PATHWAYS TO STABILITY FOR ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY.

Income
$23.4 million
Spending
$20.1 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
22 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
174
Volunteers
2,480
Highest pay
$271,850, president and 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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

    17 of 17 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 (5)
  1. $6.8 million spent. HOMELESS DAY SHELTER - ST. FRANCIS HOUSE IS THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF DAY SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS IN GREATER BOSTON. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, 9,695 HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, AN AVERAGE OF 489 PER DAY, RECEIVED BASIC SERVICES TO INCLUDE: 252,319 MEALS SERVED ANNUALLY AVERAGING 261 GUESTS PER DAY; 13,262 CLOTHING APPOINTMENTS ANNUALLY; 1,170 CLINICAL SUPPORT AND CASE MANAGEMENT CONTACTS ANNUALLY; PARTNERED WITH BOSTON HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE TO 938 PATIENTS IN THE ONSITE CLINIC.
  2. $3.8 million spent. HOUSING (RESIDENTIAL SERVICE, RAPID REHOUSING, AND HOUSING PLACEMENT) - NEXT STEP AND THE UNION ARE SUPPORTIVE, LEASED-HOUSING COMMUNITIES PROVIDING 102 PERMANENT HOUSING UNITS FOR ADULTS WITH A HISTORY OF HOMELESSNESS. THE RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES MEDIUM TERM RENTAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, HOUSING NAVIGATION, AND STABILIZATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AS THEY TRANSITION TO PERMANENT HOUSING. PROFESSIONAL CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT, DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS, AND LINKAGES TO SFH AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT WILL ASSIST RESIDENTS IN REINTEGRATING INTO THEIR NEW HOUSING COMMUNITY AND INCREASING STABILIZATION. DURING THE YEAR, 156 CLIENTS WERE HOUSED AND RECEIVED HOUSING STABILIZATION SERVICES IN RAPID REHOUSING. THE HOUSING PLACEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES SHORT-TERM ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS BY CONDUCTING ASSESSMENTS THAT CAN SUPPORT THEM WITH BEING MATCHED TO PERMANENT HOUSING AND PROVIDING HOUSING NAVIGATION SERVICES TO ASSIST THEM WITH OBTAINING VITAL DOCUMENTS, HOUSING SEARCH, AND LEASE UPS. THE HOUSING PLACEMENT PROGRAM SERVED 123 INDIVIDUALS WITH ASSESSMENTS THIS YEAR.
  3. $1.7 million spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - THE MOVING AHEAD PROGRAM (MAP) IS A UNIQUE, HOLISTIC, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM THAT PREPARES ADULTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND/OR ARE LOW-INCOME FIND AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. MAP SUPPORTS STUDENTS TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL BARRIERS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND PROVIDES THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO SECURE MEANINGFUL, LASTING EMPLOYMENT. DURING THE YEAR, 97 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE MAP PROGRAM. INCOME MAX PROVIDES 1:1 SERVICES TO ADULTS. COACHES HELP WITH JOB SEARCHES, RESUMES, CONNECTIONS TO CORI FRIENDLY EMPLOYERS, OBTAINING WORKPLACE ATTIRE, AND PREPPING FOR REMOTE OR IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS. PARTICIPANTS ALSO WORK TO INCREASE THEIR INCOME BY APPLYING FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS THAT THEY'RE ELIGIBLE FOR SUCH AS SNAP AND DISABILITY BENEFITS. DURING THIS YEAR, 144 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED IN INCOME MAX.
  4. $764,704 spent. RECOVERY SUPPORT CENTER - ROOM TO GROW IS DEDICATED TO HELPING GUESTS STRENGTHEN THEIR SOBRIETY BY PROVIDING COMMUNITY, ACTIVITIES, MEALS AND SUPPORT. THE CENTER RUNS ON A PEER PARTICIPATORY MODEL; OPERATED BY AND FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY. THE CENTER IS ABOUT PEOPLE HELPING EACH OTHER STRENGTHEN THEIR RECOVERY WHILE ALSO WORKING TO CREATE A SHARED VISION OF WHAT A VIBRANT RECOVERY COMMUNITY CAN LOOK LIKE. DURING THE YEAR, 1534 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM.
  5. $646,810 spent. CLINICAL DAY TREATMENT - THE SEEDS OF CHANGE PROGRAM PROVIDES INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT THERAPUETIC SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO STRUGGLE WITH SUBSTANCE USE AND ADDICTION. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ONE ON ONE AND IN A GROUP SETTING. GROUPS RUN IN COHORTS THAT ARE 4 WEEKS, MON-FRI 8AM TO 12PM. DURING THE YEAR, 246 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED AND 31 GRADUATED FROM DAY TREATMENT 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 November 1984.

    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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