Redemption House Ministry Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Redemption House is a transition home for women that serves as an alternative to incarceration by developing a faith-based lifestyle and by gaining the skills needed to live successfully on their own.
- Income
- $967,178
- Spending
- $1.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- -7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 88%
- Employees
- 36
- Volunteers
- 150
- Highest pay
- $77,576, executive dir.
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
Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 35% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 25% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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 97% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $873,021 spent. Women residents are assigned to Redemption House by the courts as an alternative to jail. During a six-month residency at Redemption House, women work to develop job skills, find freedom from addictions, and mend broken relationships. As a Christian community, we grow together in faith and positive lifestyle choices. We form partnerships with local agencies, organizations, businesses, churches, and individuals to carry out our important mission. We rely on the expertise and generosity of allies who believe in what we do. Please see Schedule O for further information. Residents increased their understanding of Substance Abuse Disorder through completing recovery programming such as: SMART Recovery, Seeking Safety, Matrix, Celebrate Recovery.104 Recovery classes/sessions conducted75 Cognitive focused classes/sessions conducted12 Safety seminars/workshops conducted Residents developed and maintained healthy support systems.86% of our women re-established and maintained contact with their children during their residencies. Residents developed and followed personal goals for different life domains (education, relational, career, financial planning, etc.) during program participation.7 women obtained their High School Equivalency diplomas during their residencies.4 women enrolled in college courses during their residencies.97% of our women obtained employment during their residencies. Residents participated in weekly groups focusing on improving mental health, life skills training, and recovery-focused programming.130 Life Skills Groups conducted.13 Special Skill workshops conducted. Residents engaged in group and individual counseling sessions to address personal barriers and challenges, with a focus on building self-esteem and resilience.750 Outside individual or group counseling sessions provided by partners.100 Internal individual or group counseling sessions provided. Residents participated in mutual aid groups and peer recovery services, with a focus on building connections and supportive relationships within the wider recovery community.17 Social Community Engagements with the community focusing on recovery.220 Hours of Volunteerism provided by RH participants in the community.Over 100 individuals from the community volunteered their time in various ways to support RH. Residents self-reported assessment of levels of self-esteem, life skills, and perceived support from the others.92% of participants self-reported improvement in self-esteem, life skills, and support from others.86% of our women re-established and maintained contact with their children during their residencies.
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
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1999.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.