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A Safe Haven Foundation

EIN 36-4444200 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A SAFE HAVEN IS A 501(C)3 NOT FOR PROFIT, SOCIAL ENTERPRISE THAT HELPS PEOPLE ASPIRE, TRANSFORM AND SUSTAIN THEIR LIFES AS THEY TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY WITH PRIDE AND PURPOSE. A SAFE HAVEN PROVIDES THE TOOLS FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL TO OVERCOME THE ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS THROUGH A HOLISTIC, SCALABLE MODEL. A SAFE HAVEN'S VISIBLE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT UNITES FAMILIES, STABILIZES NEIGHBORHOODS AND CREATES VIBRANT, VIABLE COMMUNITIES.

Income
$23.4 million
Spending
$22.8 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 39%
Employees
187
Volunteers
608
Highest pay
$500,470, president

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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 79% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $7.2 million spent. HOUSING: THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INTERIM HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS AND OTHER POPULATIONS OF CHICAGO THAT TEMPORARILY LIVE AT 2750 W ROOSEVELT ROAD.
  2. $3.8 million spent. SOCIAL ENTERPRISE: A SAFE HAVEN ENGAGES WITH A NETWORK OF FOR-PROFIT AND NON-PROFIT SOCIAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY ENABLING HOMELESS MEN AND WOMEN, VETERANS, AND INDIVIDUALS RETURNING TO THE COMMUNITYRE-ENTER THE JOB MARKET WITH CRITICAL JOB SKILLS.
  3. $4.5 million spent. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES: THIS SET OF PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ONLY TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THAT LIVE IN OTHER FACILITIES THAN 2750 W ROOEVELT ROAD.
  4. $3.5 million spent. A SAFE HAVEN FOUNDATION'S OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDING, WORKFORCE/AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND OWNERSHIP, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, LIFE SKILLS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, COVID-19 ISOLATION CENTER SERVICES AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE 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 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 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 May 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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