Emmaus Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We affirm the value of human dignity and self-respect for every person. We are called by our collective spiritual and social responsibility to serve all people in need: The homeless, disadvantaged, disabled, unemployed and oppressed. Our goal is to enhance societal & personal advancement through provision of housing & support services that empower individuals & families to reach their fullest potential. Emmaus helps people rebuild and restore their lives by creating & renewing a sense of community within all of its programs.
- Income
- $11.4 million
- Spending
- $10.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 65%
- Employees
- 65
- Volunteers
- 318
- Highest pay
- $302,874, 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
Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 21% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 258 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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 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)
- $4.0 million spent. Emmaus Family House serves 51 homeless families at one time, 28 in the congregate setting located at 150 How Street in Haverhill and another 23 families in scattered site apartments located in Haverhill.
- $2.0 million spent. Mitch's Place offers temporary overnight shelter to individuals year round. Mitch's Place is a 40 bed, year round emergency overnight shelter for single men and women. In addition to referring clients to outside services, Mitch's Place offers on-site intervention in collaboration with a regional mental health center and medical assistance through a local family health center and provides shelter and services to specialized populations including homeless elders (in collaboration with Elder Services of Merrimack Valley) and people living with AIDS/HIV+.
- $1.8 million spent. Housing Services Program connects families and individuals to a wide range of housing opportunities, including Emmaus-run programs, as well as government-funded rental assistance programs and other financial resources. The team continues to stay connected to families for 12 months after they leave
- $1.7 million spent. Permanent Housing Projects
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
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 November 6, 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 June 2025.
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 November 4, 2026.
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