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Jeremiahs Inn Inc

EIN 22-2567080 · Worcester, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JEREMIAH'S INN USES A SOCIAL MODEL TO PROVIDE RESIDENTS WITH A SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO BEGIN RECOVERY. WE FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND MUTUAL AID THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS, VOLUNTEERISM AND OUR NUTRITION CENTER.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 58%
Employees
35
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$106,580, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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

    10 of 10 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 December 31, 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 (3)
  1. $1.6 million spent. JEREMIAH'S INN RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION SERVICES - A 29-BED TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM OFFERING A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS RESIDENTS' RECOVERY FROM ALCOHOL AND/OR OTHER DRUGS AS WELL AS ACQUISITION OF SKILLS NEEDED FOR AN INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE. UTILIZING THE "SOCIAL-MODEL" OF RECOVERY, THIS IS A PROGRAM THAT COMBINES PEER-SUPPORT AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING WITH HOLISTIC AND CLINICALLY-BASED TREATMENT. INDIVIDUALIZED, GOAL-ORIENTED REHABILITATIVE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN A GROUP AND ONE-ON-ONE SETTING IN CONJUNCTION WITH ONGOING SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING THE INTERPERSONAL AND LIFE-SKILLS NECESSARY TO LEAD A HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE SUBSTANCE-FREE LIFESTYLE. WE GUIDE RESIDENTS' TOWARD BECOMING CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY, WHILE MEETING THEIR BASIC NEEDS FOR FOOD, SHELTER AND CLOTHING. RESIDENTS' PARTICIPATE IN CLINICAL GROUPS SUCH AS EARLY RECOVERY, RELAPSE PREVENTION, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND LIFE SKILLS. THEY RECEIVE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES ABOUT HIV/AIDS AND HEPATITIS C AND LEARN SKILLS SUCH AS RESUME-WRITING/JOB READINESS, ANGER MANAGEMENT, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND PARENTING. THROUGH OUR WELLNESS PROGRAM THEY CAN PARTICIPATE IN YOGA, REIKI, MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION AND OUTDOOR/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ROWING, HIKING, DISK GOLF, AND SOFTBALL.
  2. $861,450 spent. JEREMIAH'S INN NUTRITION CENTER - COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON COMBATTING HUNGER AND FOOD-INSECURITY. THROUGH OUR EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY, CLIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD INCLUDING FRESH PRODUCE, MEAT, BREAD, EGGS AND A VARIETY OF CANNED AND DRY GOODS, INCLUDING COMMODITIES MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE AND THE MASSACHUSETTS EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THROUGH VARIOUS PARTNERSHIPS WE OFFER NUTRITION AND COOKING EDUCATION AND THE ABILITY TO GROW THEIR OWN FRESH, HEALTHY PRODUCE THROUGH THE USE OF ONE OF OUR 60 COMMUNITY GARDEN BEDS. WE ALSO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND/OR REFERRAL FOR RESOURCES SUCH AS SNAP, WIC, FUEL ASSISTANCE, HOUSING, HEALTH INSURANCE AND OTHER HUMAN SERVICES AS APPROPRIATE. THE FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN FOR DISTRIBUTION 4 DAYS PER WEEK - MON, TUE, THU, FRI 9AM - 2 PM.
  3. $97,002 spent. JEREMIAH'S HOUSE IS A 15 BED RECOVERY RESIDENCE THAT PROVIDES MEN WITH CONTINUED SUPPORT WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER IN AN INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE OF CLEAN AND SOBER LIVING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 1985.

    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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