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Found House-Interfaith Housing Network

EIN 31-1335474 · Cincinnati, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Provide homeless families emergency shelter and hospitality through interfaith communities and to work with families to find and retain stable housing.

Income
$4.7 million
Spending
$5.0 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
38
Volunteers
800
Highest pay
$119,474, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 December 31, 2024, 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)
  1. $676,665 spent. Found House-Interfaith Housing Network (FHIHN) provides emergency shelter and housing programs for homeless families. FHIHN programs are designed to break the cycle of homelessness. In 2024, FHIHN served 304 families comprised of 1,061 individuals, 62% of whom were children. 93% of families served in 2024 achieved stable housing and 92% of those families maintained their housing and did not return to homelessness within two years. The emergency shelter program met the basic needs of 43 households in 2024. Normal operations are provided with the help of more than 100 partner congregations provided overnight shelter sites and three daily meals at houses of worship located throughout the City of Cincinnati/Hamilton County. During this time the FHIHN utilitzed Lyft transport the families to and from the congregations. At the Day Center, families worked with staff to gain stable housing and income. Children's needs were addressed through the child enrichment program, which provided school and developmental support for 70 children. The pet program extended care and/or assistance to four-legged family members with 1,043 pets served, including shelter, vaccines, pantry and other pet retention services. Case Management and housing goals were implemented in the same way as in normal operations, and the use of congregational volunteers was limited, to ensure the health and safety for all.
  2. $3.9 million spent. Found House-Interfaith Housing Network (FHIHN) also offers community-based programs that help families maintain stability. In 2024, FHIHN helped 67 families avoid homelessness prevention sercvices (including both our Aftercare program and 2 new prevention programs) through case management, housing placement and resources. Rapid rehousing provided short-term case management and financial assistance for 115 families. FHIHN's Youth Homelessness demonstration project served 10 families with a head of household between the ages of 18-24 with specialized case management and unique financial and physical supports to achieve stability. Permanent supportive housing provided case management and rental support for 69 families who have a member with a disability and a history of chronic homelessness, helping them to maintain their housing in the community.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 November 1991.

    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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