Our House Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Providing opportunities and environments to build bright futures. Our House provides residential and Day Program Services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The focus is on building independent living skills, advocacy, community engagement and more.
- Income
- $6.5 million
- Spending
- $6.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 96%
- Employees
- 109
- Highest pay
- $123,296, executive director
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
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 44% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 25% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
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
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
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (2)
- $2.3 million spent. Our day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities uses a person-centered approach to meet individuals where they are and to foster independence and community exposure/integration in a safe, supportive environment.Programming is adapted as individuals gain independence and as support needs change and includes development of self-advocacy, daily living skills, personal growth activities, community involvement, volunteer opportunities, health and wellness, and social skills,with an emphasis on building positive relationships among peers and community members. In 2025, the program served 135 unique individuals and delivered 93,685 service hours in Colorado Springs - Cont. on Schedule O and Fort Collins. Additionally, the program established and maintained over 30 active partnerships with local businesses and organizations to foster community inclusion and performed over 3500 hours of
- $3.1 million spent. The residential program serves adults with intellectual and developme- ntal disabilities through multiple models, including Host Homes, Family Caregiver services, and Independent Living Supports. The sett- ings are tailored to each persons needs, wants, and goals. Resident- ial supports ensure day-to-day needs are met in a healthy, supportive environment that promotes a balanced and productive life, while devel- oing, implementing, and monitoring person-specific goals to increase independence and support meaning relationships. Services include adv- ocacy, personal care, supervision, medical care and appointments, money management, social and community participation, transporation, and daily living - Cont. on Schedule O skills. In 2025, Our House provided 15,621 total days of stable, community-based residential support, ensuring more than 45 individuals had a safe place to call home and consistant, long-
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
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 December 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 January 2011.
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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