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Gsh Inc

EIN 27-0536467 · Highland Park, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

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

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY'S MOST VUNERABLE THROUGH SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING, COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL AND EDUCATIONAL GROWTH.

Income
$5.9 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
-2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
16
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$285,315, executive di

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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 80% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 3 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (5)
  1. $952,883 spent. GARDEN STATE HOME (GSH) PROVIDED EVICTION PREVENTION SERVICES TO HOUSEHOLDS AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS THROUGH THE COMPREHENSIVE EVICTION DEFENSE & DIVERSION (CEDD) PROGRAM. GSH DEPLOYED RESOURCE NAVIGATORS TO ASSIST TENANTS WITH HOUSING STABILIZATION PLANNING, COORDINATION OF LEGAL SERVICES, LANDLORD MEDIATION, AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING RENTAL ARREARS AND RELOCATION SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM AIMED TO PREVENT DISPLACEMENT AND MAINTAIN HOUSING STABILITY FOR VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS.
  2. $358,546 spent. GARDEN STATE HOME (GSH) PROVIDED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH THE BRIDGES TO EMPLOYING YOUTH PROGRAM. GSH DELIVERED CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, JOB READINESS TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAM FOCUSED ON IMPROVING SELF- SUFFICIENCY, SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, AND INCREASING ACCESS TO STABLE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
  3. $459,222 spent. GARDEN STATE HOME (GSH) LAUNCHED THE BRINGING VETERANS HOME (BVH) INITIATIVE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR TO ADDRESS VETERAN HOMELESSNESS. GSH PROVIDED HOUSING NAVIGATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, AND LIMITED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP VETERANS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN STABLE HOUSING. SERVICES WERE DELIVERED IN COORDINATION WITH LANDLORDS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO SUPPORT RAPID HOUSING PLACEMENT AND LONG-TERM HOUSING STABILITY.
  4. $1.9 million spent. GARDEN STATE HOME (GSH) PROVIDED HOMELESSNESS DIVERSION SERVICES TO HOUSEHOLDS AT RISK OF ENTERING SHELTER. GSH STAFF WORKED WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO IDENTIFY IMMEDIATE HOUSING ALTERNATIVES, RECONNECT WITH FAMILY OR OTHER SUPPORTS, AND DEVELOP SHORT-TERM HOUSING PLANS. LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND CASE MANAGEMENT WERE PROVIDED TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS REMAIN SAFELY HOUSED AND AVOID ENTRY INTO THE HOMELESS SYSTEM. GARDEN STATE HOME (GSH) CONDUCTED OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING UNSHELTERED HOMELESSNESS IN RURAL AND SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES. GSH STAFF ENGAGED INDIVIDUALS IN THE FIELD TO ASSESS NEEDS, PROVIDE BASIC NECESSITIES, AND CONNECT CLIENTS TO HOUSING RESOURCES, EMERGENCY SHELTER, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THE PROGRAM FOCUSED ON REACHING UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS AND FACILITATING PATHWAYS TO STABLE HOUSING. GARDEN STATE HOME (GSH) OPERATED SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDED STABLE HOUSING COMBINED WITH WRAPAROUND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED YOUTH AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE, INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, AND EXTREMELY LOW- INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH HISTORIES OF HOMELESSNESS. GSH DELIVERED CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING STABILIZATION SUPPORT, AND CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY- BASED SERVICES TO PROMOTE LONG-TERM HOUSING STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  5. GARDEN STATE HOME (GSH) PROVIDED HOMELESSNESS DIVERSION SERVICES TO HOUSEHOLDS AT RISK OF ENTERING SHELTER. GSH STAFF WORKED WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO IDENTIFY IMMEDIATE HOUSING ALTERNATIVES, RECONNECT WITH FAMILY OR OTHER SUPPORTS, AND DEVELOP SHORT-TERM HOUSING PLANS. LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND CASE MANAGEMENT WERE PROVIDED TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS REMAIN SAFELY HOUSED AND AVOID ENTRY INTO THE HOMELESS SYSTEM. GARDEN STATE HOME (GSH) CONDUCTED OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING UNSHELTERED HOMELESSNESS IN RURAL AND SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES. GSH STAFF ENGAGED INDIVIDUALS IN THE FIELD TO ASSESS NEEDS, PROVIDE BASIC NECESSITIES, AND CONNECT CLIENTS TO HOUSING RESOURCES, EMERGENCY SHELTER, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THE PROGRAM FOCUSED ON REACHING UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS AND FACILITATING PATHWAYS TO STABLE HOUSING. GARDEN STATE HOME (GSH) OPERATED SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDED STABLE HOUSING COMBINED WITH WRAPAROUND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED YOUTH AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE, INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, AND EXTREMELY LOW- INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH HISTORIES OF HOMELESSNESS. GSH DELIVERED CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING STABILIZATION SUPPORT, AND CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY- BASED SERVICES TO PROMOTE LONG-TERM HOUSING STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

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 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 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 October 2010.

    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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