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Ican House Services Inc

EIN 30-0575616 · Winston Salem, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceFair63 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

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

What it says it does

WITH A FOUNDATION IN POSITIVE THINKING, ICAN HOUSE SEEKS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF THOSE WITH SOCIAL CHALLENGES BY TEACHING SOCIAL SKILLS, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, MAINTAINING A HUB FOR LOCAL RESOURCES, AND PROVIDING A SUPPORT NETWORK FOR THOSE IN NEED.THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY (1) USING A CLUB-BASED MODEL AND A UNIQUE, ENGAGING CURRICULUM THROUGH WHICH OVER 110 PARTICIPANTS LEARN AND PRACTICE CONCRETE SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS. ALTHOUGH NO DIAGNOSIS IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND PROGRAMS, MANY PARTICIPANTS MAY HAVE SOCIAL ANXIETY, ADHD, AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, ASPERGER'S SPECTRUM, OR STRUGGLE WITH OTHER CONDITIONS LIMITING FULL REALIZATION OF THEIR POTENTIAL; (2)OFFERING INDIVIDUAL COACHING AND MENTORING; (3) CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT OF BELONGING FOR MEMBERS, PARENTS AND FAMILIES. EVERYTHING WE DO IS STEEPED IN POSITIVITY: TO SEEK AND ACT UPON POSITIVE CHOICES IN THE MIDST OF CHALLENGES.

Income
$279,100
Spending
$320,325
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
-0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 51%
Employees
10
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$61,180, 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: 34 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 198% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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: 63 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $59,887 spent. ICLUB (AGES 8-14): A WEEKLY SOCIAL INTERACTION CLUB DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH SOCIAL DIFFICULTIES. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN FUN LEARNING ACTIVITIES WHILE INTERACTING WITH OTHERS AND LEARNING SOCIALS SKILLS. THIS ENVIRONMENT ENABLES ICLUB PARTICIPANTS TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS IN A SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN BE THEMSELVES, THEREBY GAINING THE CONFIDENCE NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN THE REAL WORLD AND INCREASING THEIR SELF-ESTEEM.
  2. $87,388 spent. MEET-N-EAT - AN ADULT SOCIAL CLUB (AGES 18+) FOR THOSE WITH SOCIAL SKILLS DEFICITS, WHO ARE LOOKING TO IMPROVE THEIR SOCIAL SKILLS AND MEET NEW PEOPLE. MEMBERS PARTAKE IN MULTIPLE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES EACH MONTH, INCLUDING A "NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN," MOVIE NIGHT, DINNER AND SOCIAL DISCUSSION AT ICAN HOUSE, ACTIVITY PLANNING SESSIONS AND MORE.
  3. $58,960 spent. REAL WORLD CONNECTIONS (AGES 14-21): A WEEKLY, SINGLE-SEX SOCIAL SKILLS CLUB FOCUSED ON AIDING ADOLESCENTS TO FORM BONDS WITH THEIR PEERS AND UNRAVEL THE MYSTERIES OF PUBERTY AND MATURITY AS THEY PREPARE FOR ADULTHOOD. GROUPS ALSO INTERACT WITH TYPICALLY DEVELOPING PEERS IN THEIR SESSIONS, WHICH ALLOWS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO GAIN VALUABLE PERSPECTIVES FROM THEIR PEERS. AN ADDITIONAL BENEFIT HAS BEEN THAT THIS INTERFACE ALLOWS TYPICALLY DEVELOPING TEENS TO GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING AND TOLERANCE OF THESE DIFFERENCES.
  4. $36,823 spent. ONE-TO-ONE COACHING - INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING TAILORED SPECIFICALLY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SOCIAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS, AIMED AT HELPING THEM GAIN DIRECT INSTRUCTION IN THE AREAS IN WHICH THEY NEED THE MOST ATTENTION. IN ADDITION, ICAN HOUSE OFFERS INDIVIDUAL COACHING FOR THE PARENTS TO HELP THEM SORT THROUGH THE COMPLEX ISSUES THAT THEY FACE. REAL WORLD HUMANITIES - COURSES DESIGNED AS A PRACTICAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE CONFUSING SOCIAL WORLD, AIMED AT YOUNG ADULTS INTERESTED IN IMPROVING THE SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR LEADING HAPPY AND INDEPENDENT ADULT LIVES. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE OVERNIGHT TRIPS AND DAY TRIPS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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