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Family House Inc

EIN 25-1519959 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak10 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 51 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

FAMILY HOUSE, INC. WAS FOUNDED AND OPERATES TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, OVERNIGHT, TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHILE THEY SEEK MEDICAL CARE. FAMILY HOUSE, INC. ALSO PROVIDES TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR VISITING PHYSICIANS, NURSES, AND MEDICAL STUDENTS INVOLVED IN THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL CARE AND SERVICES IN THE GREATER COMMUNITY.

Income
$5.1 million
Spending
$6.1 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
-18.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 62%
Employees
97
Volunteers
1,166
Highest pay
$179,480, executive director

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

Weak: 10 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 51 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 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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 (1)
  1. $4.7 million spent. ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEWSINCE 1983, FAMILY HOUSE HAS PROVIDED AN AFFORDABLE AND COMFORTABLE "HOME AWAY FROM HOME" FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS WHO TRAVEL TO PITTSBURGH FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT WITHIN ANY OF THE REGION'S WORLD-CLASS HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS - ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK, THE VA PITTSBURGH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, OR UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER. THE 121-ROOM FACILITY ALLOWS FAMILY HOUSE TO PROVIDE SAFE AND AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO OVER 19,000 PEOPLE FOR OVER 35,000 ROOM NIGHTS. GUESTS WHO STAYED AT FAMILY HOUSE DURING FY25 WERE FROM 50 STATES PLUS WASHINGTON DC AND 19 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES; 52% WERE PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS.PROGRAMS:-FAMILY HOUSE'S CHARITABLE CARE COMMITMENT HELPS TO ENSURE THAT ROOM RATES CHARGED TO GUESTS ARE APPROXIMATELY 75% OF THE TOTAL COST INCURRED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO OPERATE THEM. IN ADDITION TO ITS DEEPLY DISCOUNTED RATES, FAMILY HOUSE ALSO OFFERS: -FAMILY ASSISTANCE FUNDING. RECOGNIZING THAT SUDDEN AND TRAUMATIC MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS CAN DEVASTATE A FAMILY'S FINANCIAL RESOURCES, FAMILY HOUSE PROVIDES FURTHER RATE REDUCTIONS FOR THOSE GUESTS BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED AND LENGTH OF STAY. FAMILY ASSISTANCE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TRANSPORTATION, CLOTHING, AS WELL AS OTHER IMMEDIATE NEEDS.-HEALTHY BREAKFAST PROGRAM. SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK, FAMILY HOUSE PROVIDES A COMPLIMENTARY HEALTHY BREAKFAST FOR ALL GUESTS.-FOOD PANTRY. FAMILY HOUSE KITCHEN INCLUDES A PANTRY STOCKED WITH A WIDE ASSORTMENT OF FOOD ITEMS AVAILABLE 24/7. THIS AMENITY IS FREQUENTLY USED WHEN GUESTS ARRIVE LATE AT NIGHT, WHEN STORES AND RESTAURANTS ARE CLOSED, SO THEY DON'T HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MORNING TO EAT. THIS RESOURCE IS ALSO USED BY GUESTS WITH FOOD INSECURITIES WHO CANNOT AFFORD A MEAL OUT.-VOLUNTEER MEAL PROGRAM. EACH YEAR, HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS COME TO FAMILY HOUSE TO PREPARE MEALS AND SERVE TO OUR GUESTS. FROM COLLEGE STUDENTS TO RETIREES, CORPORATIONS, TO FAITH-BASED GROUPS, FAMILY HOUSE ANNUALLY WELCOMES VOLUNTEER GROUPS EVERY WEEK WHO PROVIDE GUESTS TO A COMPLIMENTARY HOT MEAL. -AND MORE. FAMILY HOUSE ALSO HOSTS VISITS BY THERAPY DOGS AS WELL AS BY MUSICIANS, SUCH AS PIANISTS AND ACOUSTIC GUITARISTS. AND FAMILY HOUSE PARTNERS WITH CARNEGIE MUSEUMS OF PITTSBURGH, THE PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM, PHIPPS CONSERVATORY, THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, AND OTHER CULTURAL AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUES TO PROVIDE COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION PASSES FOR ITS GUESTS.

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 June 1986.

    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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