Isaiah House
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PRIMARY MISSION OF ISAIAH HOUSE, INC. (ORGANIZATION") IS TO REDUCE THE PREVALENCE OF HOMELESSNESS THROUGHOUT ESSEX COUNTY AND SPECIFICALLY WITHIN THE ORANGES AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO INSTILL THEIR CLIENTS WITH A HEIGHTENED SENSE OF SELF-ESTEEM, SELF-RELIANCE AND TANGIBLE LIFE SKILLS IN ORDER TO BECOME AND REMAIN CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY, AS WELL AS VICTORS IN THE BATTLE AGAINST THE VICIOUS CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS DILIGENTLY TO ENSURE THAT THE FAMILY UNIT REMAINS INTACT.
- Income
- $6.1 million
- Spending
- $4.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 50%
- Employees
- 70
- Volunteers
- 70
- Highest pay
- $142,612, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 15% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 49% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 85 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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 December 31, 2024, 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)
- $3.7 million spent. WE ARE DEDICATED TO THOSE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE CONSIDERED "MOST FRAGILE" THAT IS, THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN DEVASTATED BY UNEMPLOYMENT, ILLNESS, DRUG ADDICTION, TEENAGE PREGNANCY, FIRES AND CRISES. ISAIAH HOUSE OFFERS A VARIETY OF SUPPORT SERVICES TO FAMILY MEMBERS, INCLUDING LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, INSTRUCTIONS IN HOUSEHOLD AND MONEY MANAGEMENT, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, TUTORING, MEDICAL REFERRALS, AND ON-SITE DRUG AND ALCOHOL SUPPORT GROUPS.ONE OF OUR PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS IS THAT UNLIKE OTHER AGENCIES AND SHELTERS, ISAIAH HOUSE WORKS DILIGENTLY TO ENSURE THAT THE FAMILY UNIT REMAINS IN INTACT. THAT IS, BOTH A MOM AND DAD, HUSBAND AND WIFE, JUST MOM OR DAD AS HEADS OF HOUSEHOLD OR WHATEVER THE FAMILY MAKE UP, THEY CAN REMAIN TOGETHER WITH THEIR CHILDREN AT ISAIAH HOUSE RATHER THAN HAVING TO SEPARATE AND STAY IN MULTIPLE PLACES. OUR UNIQUE APPROACH IS BASED ON A FIRM BELIEF THAT INDIVIDUAL PROGRESS AND DEVELOPMENT IS ENHANCED AND AUGMENTED BY THE ASSISTANCE OF LOVED ONES.OUR SHELTER PROGRAMS SERVE: TEENAGE GIRLS/BOYS, DISABLED SINGLE WOMEN, WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS, MOMMY AND ME (BORDER BABIES) AND FAMILIES IN ADDITION TO AN ON-SITE DAY CARE FOR THE RESIDENTS AND A FOOD PANTRY FOR THE COMMUNITY. ISAIAH HOUSE ALSO PROVIDES PREVENTION FUNDS TO PREVENT HOMELESSNEESS, RENTAL SUBSIDIES TO PEOPLE WHO ARE DISABLED, PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS AND THE HIGH FUNCTIONING MENTALLY CHALLENGED.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.
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 May 1986.
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 October 21, 2026.
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