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New Phoebe House Association

EIN 33-1023012 · Tacoma, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THROUGH HOUSING, SERVICES, SUPPORT, AND TREATMENT, WE SERVE PIERCE COUNTY MOTHERS AND CHILDREN IMPACTED BY CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, HOMELESSNESS, AND TRAUMA. WE HELP MOTHERS ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN SAFE REUNIFICATION THROUGH CLEAN AND SOBER LIVING, HEALING, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Income
$674,133
Spending
$641,699
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 47%
Employees
7
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$140,229, executive director

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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    12 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, 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 (1)
  1. $548,109 spent. THE NEW PHOEBE HOUSE ASSOCIATION (NPHA) SERVES HOMELESS WOMAN (18 YEARS AND OLDER) AND THEIR CHILDREN (UNDER AGE 7) WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN SEVERELY IMPACTED BY SUBSTANCE ABUSE. A MAJORITY OF OUR RESIDENTS ARE CONSIDERED HIGH RISK FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE RE-LAPSE AND CERTAINLY ARE HIGH RISK FOR CHILD NEGLECT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.THE PHOEBE FOREVER AFTERCARE PROGRAM HELPS THE WOMEN TRANSITION BACK TO THE COMMUNITY WITH CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR UP TO A YEAR, HOUSING SUBSIDIES TO KEEP THEM STABLY HOUSED, ONGOING RECOVERY MAINTENANCE GROUPS TO PROTECT AGAINST RELAPSE, AID IN HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, CHILD COACHING AS NEEDED AND SUPPORT TO NAVIGATE CONTINUED STEPS TOWARD INDEPENDENCE.

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 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 2024.

    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 February 2003.

    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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