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Sobriety House Inc

EIN 38-1799338 · Detroit, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT THE PURSUIT OF PREVENTION, SOBRIETY, AND RECOVERY, BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY INTEGRATED SERVICES IN A RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT FOR PERSONS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONDITIONS WHO HAVE DIFFICULTIES FUNCTIONING IN SOCIETY.

Income
$5.2 million
Spending
$4.5 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
13 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
38
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$245,198, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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 September 30, 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. $3.4 million spent. SOBRIETY HOUSE IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SERVICES WHICH ASSIST AFFLICTED ADULT MALES IN SEEKING AND DEVELOPING SKILLS, RESOURCES, AND THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO MAINTAIN SOBRIETY AND BECOME SELF-ACTUALIZING SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE AND PRODUCTIVE INDIVIDUALS. THE PRIMARY GOALS OF SOBRIETY HOUSE ARE TO PROVIDE PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY SERVICES. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL & OUTPATIENT THERAPY, SHELTER, FOOD AND FAMILY ENVIRONMENT TO RECOVERING ADDICTED MALES. IN ADDITION TO PREVENTION SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT REFERRALS, WORK THERAPY, 12 STEP MEETINGS, AND A RELAPSE RECOVERY PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on February 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1965.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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