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St Jude House Inc

EIN 35-1905782 · Crown Point, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION - ST. JUDE HOUSE, Inc. (St. Jude House) IS a family violence prevention center and shelter; our mission is TO CELEBRATE LIFE AND SERVE WITH JOY. Vision - St. Jude House is a catalyst in Northwest Indiana for the prevention, education and awareness of domestic violence and sexual abuse, providing quality, compassionate and effective services to those impacted by abuse.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 52%
Employees
32
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$703,750, president & chief executive officer

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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 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 (1)
  1. $931,394 spent. St. Jude House is a 40-bed family violence prevention center and shelter in Crown Point, Indiana. Founded in 1995, St Jude House is a ministry of Franciscan Community Benefit Services and is sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago. St. Jude House, Inc. is operated solely for the charitable and religious purpose of the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago. The charism of the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago is to devote themselves to the ministry of providing care and housing to the elderly and infirm. In fulfillment of this ministry, St. Jude House, Inc. provides for the spiritual, psychological, social, educational and physical needs of victims of abuse. The shelter is named after St. Jude, the patron saint of those in need of help, particularly at times when hope seems impossible. St. Jude House, Inc. provides services to victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and their dependent children free of charge. Shelter and crisis intervention services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Shelter services include crisis intervention, housing, daily living needs (such as food, toiletries, emergency clothing), support groups, legal advocacy, referrals and linkage to social service agencies and entitlement programs. A client's length of stay depends on a variety of factors, including but not limited to availability of resources and the client's own plan. Education and information about the dynamics and effects of domestic violence are also an integral part of the program. Residents live communally and share in housekeeping and cooking. The children's program, in addition to support groups, offers conflict resolution, financial empowerment, and personal safety information. Both residential and non-residential clients and their children may participate in support groups and one-on-one sessions with the advocates. All services including room and board are provided free of charge. During the fiscal year 2025, St. Jude House completed its thirtieth full year of service. During this past fiscal year, St. Jude House provided 9,356 nights of shelter, served 1,116 individuals and served 105 individuals through Mobile Advocacy.

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 1996.

    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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