Welcome House Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Welcome House is a non-profit, sober living, recovery program (incorporated in 1971) with the sole purpose of educating and rehabilitating the adult male alcoholic/ addict and the expressed mission of returning the individual to productive society free of alcohol and drug abuse.
- Income
- $4.0 million
- Spending
- $3.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 65%
- Reserves
- 26.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 66%
- Employees
- 98
- Volunteers
- 75
- Highest pay
- $178,084, president and ceo
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
Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 26.3 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 28% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 24% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1565% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 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
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
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)
- $2.6 million spent. In 2024, the Welcome House program directly served 675 men in the residential sober-living recovery program. At admission, and upon entering the program, all new residents were struggling with active drug and/ or alcohol addiction (13.97% alcoholism, 32.24% drug addiction, 53.79% both alcoholism and drug addiction). A significant number were also dealing with associated problems such as poverty, homelessness, mental illness, legal consequences and marital or family issues. 80.33% of the residents reported prior incarceration and a few were court-ordered to complete the program. All fell into one or more of the following categories: son, grandson, brother, father, husband, uncle, or grandfather. The following program and recovery accomplishments were achieved in 2024: * 466 Intakes * 675 Men Served * Collected $811+K in Program Participation Fees * Continued to Employee Men in the Rehabilitative Jobs Program (via 23-25 short-term program and facility support positions) * Program Participants earned $48+K in Room and Board Days by Participating in the "Jumpstart" emergency employment assistance programs * Provided Residents and Welcome House Alumni with Access to More Than 2,000 Twelve Step Recovery Meetings and Rehabilitative Classes * Continued Ancillary Programs such as: Thrive Aftercare (for recent program graduates) & Restore (for resident family, loved ones and significant others) * Earned almost $635+ in Operational Grant Awards * Continued delivering the "New Program Paradigm" based on best and evidence-based practices, incorporating clinical assessments and referrals, technology, and a collaborative continuing care team approach. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the critical demand for addiction services is evident through record-breaking call volumes to crisis hotlines and a historical increase in the number of overdose-related deaths, alcohol-related traffic deaths, and suicide attempts. Numerous studies indicate that intensive residential programs lasting more than three months, coupled with evidence-based, wrap-around support services, are the linchpin for ensuring self-sustainability and lifelong sobriety. In addition to directly supporting the men residing in the facility and participating in the recovery program, the impact of the Welcome House program is significant and far-reaching: Saving Lives: We provide a lifeline to individuals battling addiction, offering them the tools and resources needed to overcome their challenges and regain control of their lives. Access to such intervention programming can mean the difference between life and death for many. Reducing Healthcare Costs: Addiction recovery can lead to significant cost savings in the long run. Treating health-related issues early at our Recovery Center can prevent costly emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and other healthcare expenses associated with untreated conditions. Economic Productivity: Individuals in recovery can become productive members of society, contributing to the workforce, and reducing the economic burden of addiction-related unemployment and dependence on public assistance programs. Strengthening Communities: Communities thrive when individuals in recovery are successfully reintegrated. With our rehabilitative programs, we help reduce crime rates, improve neighborhood safety, and foster a sense of social cohesion. Breaking the Stigma: Supporting individuals with substance use disorders and their loved ones sends a powerful message that addiction is a health issue deserving of compassion and treatment, rather than stigma and discrimination. Over the past 12 months, the Welcome House continued to execute the facility improvement and program alignment strategic plan. This plan included addressing existing capacity and physical/ structural constraints, completing a $14.2M+ capital campaign and finishing the new building construction and existing facility demolition. Welcome House officially opened its new 28,000 sq ft facility, with construction of Phase 2 (external parking and amenities) conclude in October of 2024. Welcome House will also continue to build licensed/ certified staff to address the needs of program participants.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1975.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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