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Ozone House Inc

EIN 38-1916505 · Ypsilanti, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OZONE HOUSE PROVIDES HOLISTIC SUPPORT AND HOUSING SERVICES THAT ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING AND SAFETY OF YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH EMPOWERMENT, ADVOCACY, AND CONNECTION.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
61
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$128,537, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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, 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 (3)
  1. $974,485 spent. SHELTER STAYS STAY SAFE - PROVIDES EMERGENCY HOUSING AND SUPPORT FOR MINORS (AGES 10-17) WITH THE GOAL OF REUNIFYING EACH YOUTH WITH THEIR FAMILY, WHEN APPROPRIATE, OR ANOTHER POSITIVE DISCHARGE DESTINATION. OZONE HOUSE SERVED 18 YOUTH DURING FY25.
  2. $1.4 million spent. TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM - PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORT FOR TRANSITIONAL AGED YOUTH AGES 16-24 WITH THE GOAL OF EACH YOUTH REACHING SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING. WASHTENAW COUNTY SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - EXPANDS THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM SO YOUTHS AGES 21-24 CAN BE SERVED WITH THE SAME GOALS AND PROGRAMMING. APPROXIMATELY 25 YOUTHS WERE SERVED IN THE RESIDENTIAL TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM AND 101 WERE SERVED IN NON-RESIDENTIAL CASE MANAGEMENT.
  3. $1.1 million spent. OUTREACH PROGRAM - OZONE HOUSE PROVIDED CRISIS INTERVENTION TO OVER 1,659 COMMUNITY MEMBERS CONCERNED ABOUT YOUTH, GATEWAY SERVICES AND BASIC NEEDS TO OVER 4,389 COMMUNITY MEMBERS CONCERNED ABOUT YOUTH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 March 1971.

    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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