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Mariners Inn

EIN 38-2136488 · Detroit, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak41 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR ADULT HOMELESS MEN IN A PROFESSIONAL, COMPASSIONATE, AND THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO REDUCING DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION AND PROMOTING THEIR RETURN TO HEALTH, INDEPENDENCE, AND INCREASED SELF-WORTH.

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$5.4 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 68%
Employees
74
Volunteers
90
Highest pay
$176,220, chief executive officer

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

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (5)
  1. $1.7 million spent. THE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM CONTINUED TO SERVICE MEN WHO WERE HOMELESS, AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE, AND CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT BY PROVIDING APPROXIMATELY 81 BEDS AND UP TO 29 DAYS OF TREATMENT.
  2. $1.1 million spent. THE RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDED A SUPPORTIVE, SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING EXPERIENCE TO MEN WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM. THE MEN RECEIVED LIVING SPACE AND MEALS IN A RECOVERING COMMUNITY OF SOBER MEN FOR A PERIOD OF USUALLY FOUR MONTHS. THE PROGRAM ALSO GAVE THESE MEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ON ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND HOMELESSNESS. EACH INDIVIDUAL WORKED ON HIS OWN SPECIFIC GOALS (I.E., HIS PARTICULAR WAY OF BEING SELF-SUFFICIENT), ESTABLISHED WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE RECOVERY HOUSING STAFF.
  3. $821,412 spent. THE EXTENDED RESIDENCY PROGRAM PROVIDED AN ALCOHOL-FREE AND DRUG-FREE RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH MEN WERE OFFERED LIVING SPACE AND MEALS IN A RECOVERING COMMUNITY FOR AN INITIAL PERIOD OF UP TO TWO YEARS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED PERMANENT HOUSING FOR HOMELESS MEN WITH DISABILITIES AND IS BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF THE 12-STEP RECOVERY MODEL FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE.
  4. $503,319 spent. THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM GREATLY ENHANCED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S RESIDENTS BY IMPROVING THEIR COMMUNICATION SKILLS, SELF-ESTEEM, AND JOB KNOWLEDGE.
  5. $191,653 spent. THE ANCHOR PROJECT IS A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO CONSTRUCT A 65,000-SQUARE-FOOT FACILITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE ANCHOR. THE PROJECT, ONCE COMPLETED, WILL INCLUDE 44 FULLY FURNISHED UNITS FOR PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, 40 FULLY FURNISHED RECOVERY HOUSING UNITS, AND A VARIETY OF ADDITIONAL SPACES WHICH WILL FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. LEGAL FEES AND FEASIBILITY STUDY EXPENSES, AMONG OTHER COSTS, ARE RECOGNIZED IN THIS FUNCTION.

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 April 1979.

    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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