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Poverello Center Inc

EIN 23-7439391 · Missoula, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PEOPLE OF MISSOULA AND SURROUNDING AREAS AND LOCAL, STATE,AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, THE POVERELLO CENTER, INC REACHES OUT TO PROVIDE FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING, AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY'S HUNGRY AND HOMELESS. THIS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH COMPASSIONATE, RESPECTFUL, AND COMPETENT SERVICES IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENHANCES HUMAN WORTH.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$5.4 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
125
Volunteers
207
Highest pay
$91,350, executive dir.

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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover -0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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, 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 (5)
  1. $2.1 million spent. THE POVERELLO CENTER, LOCATED AT 1110 WEST BROADWAY IN MISSOULA, MONTANA, HOUSESSERVICES FOR TEMPORARILY HOMELESS CLIENTS. THE SHELTER PROVIDES 95 EMERGENCY BEDS,WITH 24 HOUR ACCESS TO SHELTER AND SERVICES. SERVICES PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE IN THESHELTER INCLUDE: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER, AS WELL AS ACCESS TO SACK LUNCHES,COMPUTER LAB, PHONE, MAIL, SHOWERS, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, RAPID INTAKE AND REFERRAL,AND AN ON-SITE PARTNERSHIP HEALTH SERVICES AS WELL AS MEDICAL RESPITE FACILITIES ANDA HOUSING RETENTION SPECIALIST. IN 2024, "THE POV" PROVIDED 146440 MEALS AND 77373 NIGHTS OF SHELTER TO 1,394 INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $1.7 million spent. THE POVERELLO CENTER OPERATES A WINTER SHELTER PROGRAM DURING THE WINTER MONTHS WHICH PROVIDES AN OVERFLOW SHELTER LOCATION WHEN THE POVERELLO CENTER'S EMERGENCY SHELTER IS FULL.
  3. $478,289 spent. COMBINED UNDER VETERANS SERVICES:HOUSING MONTANA HEROES PROVIDES 20 BEDS IN OUR BROADWAY FACILITY FOR HOMELESSVETERANS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES VETERANS UP TO 24 MONTHS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING,INCLUDING ON-SITE CASE MANAGEMENT, PREPARED MEALS, 24-HOUR A DAY SUPPORT STAFFING,AND ACCESS TO PARTNER AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTS THAT WILL ASSIST THEM INTRANSITIONING FROM HOMELESSNESS TO A MORE PERMANENT HOUSING SITUATION. THE PROGRAMIS LOCATED ON A SECURE WING AND HAS A SEPERATE COMMUNITY ROOM, BATHROOM AND LAUNDRYFACILITIES.THE VALOR HOUSE PROVIDES 17 INDIVIDUAL APARTMENT UNITS TO PREVIOUSLY HOMELESSVETERANS, IN A NON-DORMITORY TYPE SETTING, ONSITE CASE MANAGEMENT, 24-HOUR STAFFING,AND AN ABUNDANCE OF LOCAL AREA HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO HELP AID VETERANS AS THEYTRANSITION OUT OF HOMELESSNESS AND CREATE STABILITY FOR THE FUTURE. THE PROGRAM ISCONSIDERED LONG-TERM TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, WHERE QUALIFIED RESIDENTS CAN LIVE FOR UPTO 24 MONTHS, AND WITH A MINIMUM 12 MONTH STAY. DURING THEIR STAY AT VALOR, RESIDENTS PAY 30% OF THEIR INCOME AS RENT. AFTER ONE YEAR IN THE PROGRAM, A VETERAN IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A SECTION 8 HOUSING VOUCHER TO ATTAIN THE HOUSING OF THEIR CHOICE.
  4. $316,708 spent. THE POVERELLO CENTER'S OUTREACH PROGRAM WORKS TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS TOHOUSING/SERVICES FOR MISSOULA'S CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, WHILESIMUTANEOUSLY SUPPORTING AND EDUCATING DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.THE TEAMS CONDUCT DAILY OUTREACH TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING ON THE STREETS AND INENCAMPMENTS ACROSS THE COMMUNITY.PROGRAM GOALS:-BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH SHELTER-RESISTANT INDIVIDUALS THROUGH DIRECT CONTACT.-IDENTIFY BARRIERS TO SERVICES AND MAKE REFERRALS TO AREA RESOURCES.-DETER USE OF COSTLY EMERGENCY SERVICES BY PROMOTING THE H.O.T. LINE AS ANALTERNATIVE TO 9-1-1 FOR DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR RELATED TO CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS.
  5. $145,218 spent. MEDICAL RESPITE

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

  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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 April 1975.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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