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Haven Ministries Inc

EIN 27-1048008 · Queenstown, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak49 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDING HOPE TO THOSE IN NEED IN QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY BY SUPPLYING SHELTER, CLOTHING, FOOD, AND SUPPORT. PROGRAMS INCLUDE A HOMELESS SHELTER, DAILY THREAD THRIFT SHOP, EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY, RESOURCE CENTER, WAREHOUSE WITH JOB TRAINING, AND INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
30
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$90,000, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 46% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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)
  1. $161,834 spent. THE HAVEN SHELTER IS AN EMERGENCY, WINTER HOMELESS SHELTER OPEN TO MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN. HOPE HOMES IS A TRANSITIONAL SHELTER FOR MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN. SERVICES INCLUDE MEALS, CLOTHING, COUNSELING, AND OTHER LIFE NECESSITIES.
  2. $744,239 spent. THE DAILY THREAD IS A THRIFT STORE THAT PROVIDES CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES. IT ALSO SERVES AS A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR CLIENTS. THE WAREHOUSE IS A STORE WHERE LARGER APPLIANCES AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS CAN BE PURCHASED AT AFFORDABLE PRICES.
  3. $811,060 spent. MAINTAINS TWO EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRIES. ONE FOOD PANTRY IS A STORE WHERE THE PUBLIC CAN SHOP FOR WHAT THEY NEED. PROVIDES A CONSISTENT FOOD DISTRIBUTION THROUGH A FOOD PANTRY TRUCK IN SUDLERSVILLE, AN AREA OF THE COUNTY EXPERIENCING A HIGH VOLUME OF FOOD INSECURITY. PARTNERS WITH THE MARYLAND FOOD BANK AND QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AS WELL AS MANY COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD. OVER 20,000 POUNDS OF FOOD IS DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY INTO THE COMMUNITY
  4. $302,516 spent. RESOURCE CENTER AND HOUSING UTILITY ASSISTANCE

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

  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 December 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 May 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 October 21, 2026.

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