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Huckleberry House Inc

EIN 31-0795573 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WITH HOPE, HUCKLEBERRY HOUSE PROVIDES SHELTER, SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO YOUTH NAVIGATING CHALLENGES. OUR VISION IS THRIVING YOUTH, NO MATTER THEIR JOURNEY.

Income
$6.3 million
Spending
$5.2 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 74%
Employees
119
Volunteers
232
Highest pay
$127,723, 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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 (4)
  1. $1.4 million spent. TRANSITIONAL LIVING AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING HUCKLEBERRY HOUSE IS ENGAGED IN 113 UNITS OF HOUSING FOR YOUTH, AGES 18-24. THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM (TLP) PROVIDES SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING FOR 18 MONTHS, ALONG WITH SUPPORTIVE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO ASSIST THE YOUNG PERSON TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS NEEDED TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, HUCKLEBERRY HOUSE PROVIDED MORE THAN 528 HOURS OF INDEPENDENT LIVING AND SUPPORT, WITH 91% OF THE YOUTH WHO EXITED TLP, DOING SO TO SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING. HUCKLEBERRY HOUSE PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR 40 YOUTH IN A PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE SETTING, ASSISTING YOUTH TO DEVELOP IMPORTANT SKILLS AND PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS.
  2. $1.3 million spent. TEEN CRISIS PROGRAM AND SHELTER PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR YOUTH, AGES 12- 17, IN CRISIS OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE PROGRAM SERVED 404 UNIQUE YOUTH WITH 92% TRANSITIONING TO SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING. YOUTH IN THE PROGRAM ARE PROVIDED A SAFE PLACE TO REST, HOT MEALS, HYGIENE ITEMS AND CLOTHING, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING CRISIS INTERVENTION AND COUNSELING. WITH A GOAL OF FAMILY REUNIFICATION WHEN SAFE, THE TEEN CRISIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO STOP HOMELESSNESS BEFORE IT BEGINS.
  3. $765,157 spent. COUNSELING PROVIDES YOUTH AND FAMILIES BOTH ENROLLED IN HUCKLEBERRY HOUSE PROGRAMS AND IN THE COMMUNITY, EXPERIENCED, SKILLED COUNSELING SERVICES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE COUNSELING CENTER PROVIDED MORE THAN 10,000 HOURS OF MENTAL HEALTH UPPORT AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING ACROSS OUR PROGRAMS.
  4. $983,720 spent. YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM (YOP) THE YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM CONNECTS YOUTH WITH COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO MEET EDUCATIONAL, EMPLOYMENT, AND SAFE HOUSING NEEDS. THE STREET OUTREACH TEAM CONNECTS WITH YOUTH AND THE ADULTS WHO KNOW THEM THROUGH PLACES LIKE SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND LIBRARIES. THE YOP SHOP IS A PHYSICAL LOCATION FOR YOUTH TO STOP IN FOR RESOURCES. YOP ALSO ACTS AS THE FRONT DOOR TO THE YOUTH HOMELESS SYSTEM IN CENTRAL OHIO, CONNECTING YOUNG PEOPLE, AGES 18-24, WITH ACCESS TO SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, 306 YOUTH WERE CONNECTED TO SERVICES THROUGH THE YOP SHOP AND CONNECTED TO MORE THAN 4,000 YOUTH AND ADULTS AT OUTREACH EVENTS AND PRESENTATIONS.

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 December 1970.

    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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