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Providence House Inc

EIN 34-1336325 · Cleveland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION: PROVIDENCE HOUSE PROTECTS AT-RISK CHILDREN AND SUPPORTS FAMILIES THROUGH CRISIS, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES TO END CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.

Income
$7.3 million
Spending
$5.1 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
75
Volunteers
330
Highest pay
$247,613, president & ceo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    34 of 34 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (1)
  1. $4.2 million spent. PROVIDENCE HOUSE PROVIDES FOUR PROGRAMS TO KEEP CHILDREN NEWBORN THROUGH 12-YEARS-OLD SAFE, AND THEIR FAMILIES TOGETHER DURING TIMES OF CRISIS. WE PROVIDE FOR CHILDREN'S PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, AND SUPPORT FAMILIES THROUGH COUNSELING, CONNECTIONS TO RESOURCES, AND CULTIVATING NURTURING PRACTICES. WE STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY BY ADVOCATING FOR UNDERSERVED FAMILIES AND DEMONSTRATING THE LASTING IMPACT OF FAMILY PRESERVATION. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, 2,141 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WERE SERVED BETWEEN ALL OUR PROGRAMS. FAMILIES TURN TO PROVIDENCE HOUSE WHEN THEY (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) ARE EXPERIENCING ACTIVE CRISIS AND SEEKING SAFE, EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR THEIR CHILDREN AND SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILY SO THEY DO NOT LOSE CUSTODY. LAST YEAR, 214 CHILDREN WERE ADMITTED TO OUR CRISIS NURSERIES AND PROVIDED WITH 3,695 DAYS OF CARE. CHILDREN WERE SERVED IN OUR TRADITIONAL FAMILY PRESERVATION CRISIS NURSERY SERVICES AND OUR EMERGENCY PLACEMENT PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY DIVISION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, FAMILIES FROM THROUGHOUT GREATER CLEVELAND PARTICIPATED IN OUR FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES DURING THEIR CHILD'S STAY AT PROVIDENCE HOUSE. THIS INCLUDED 699 PARENT VISITS, 309 REFERRALS FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES, 772 CASE MANAGEMENT SESSIONS, 189 PARENT SUPPORT SESSIONS, AND DISTRIBUTION OF 144 BUS PASSES TO HELP ADDRESS TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS THAT PREVENT MANY OF OUR CLIENTS FROM ACCESSING SERVICES. THROUGH OUR UNIQUE, MULTI-GENERATIONAL CRISIS NURSERY MODEL, 99.5% OF CHILDREN RETURNED HOME TO THEIR PARENT OR GUARDIAN AFTER STAYING AT PROVIDENCE HOUSE, AND 98% OF OUR FAMILIES WERE FULLY ENGAGED IN OUR PRESERVATION SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, 91 FAMILIES PARTICIPATED IN OUR VOLUNTARY AFTERCARE PROGRAM TO RECEIVE ONGOING SUPPORT INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT AND WEEKLY GROUP PARENT EDUCATION. TO FURTHER SERVE THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDENCE HOUSE PROVIDED 1,106 ESSENTIAL NEED ITEMS TO 312 FAMILIES THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM. PROVIDENCE HOUSE IS PRIMARILY FUNDED THROUGH PRIVATE DONATIONS FROM FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS, INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, AND RECEIVES SOME GOVERNMENT GRANT FUNDING. WE DO NOT CHARGE OUR FAMILIES ANY FEES FOR OUR SERVICES.

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 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 November 6, 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 June 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 July 1981.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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