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Haven of Grace

EIN 43-1611181 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AS A MINISTRY OF FAITH, OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PREGNANT WOMEN TO OVERCOME HOMELESSNESS AND TO ACHIEVE STABILITY. SEE SCHEDULE OWITH EXPECTATIONS OF ACCOUNTABILITY, WE PROVIDE A NURTURING HOME, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND LONG-TERM SUPPORT FOR MOTHER AND CHILD. THE HAVEN OF GRACE STRIVES TO INSTILL HOPE, DIGNITY AND THE PRIDE OF INDEPENDENCE, ONE FAMILY AT A TIME.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
18.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
26
Volunteers
101
Highest pay
$128,460, president and ceo

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 24 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 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. $1.3 million spent. MATERNITY CENTER: THE HAVEN OF GRACE MATERNITY CENTER IS OUR FIRST TIER OF PROGRAMMING. WE PROVIDE FOOD, SHELTER AND BASIC NEEDS FOR UP TO 10 PREGNANT MOTHERS (18 AND OLDER) AND THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN (IF ANY) AT A TIME. OUR CAMPUS IS A SAFE AND NURTURING HOME FOR THE WOMEN WHILE THEY PREPARE FOR A HEALTHY DELIVERY AND STABILIZE THEIR PATH FOR CREATING A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. WE MAINTAINED OUR CORE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AND FOCUSED ON CREATING A TRAUMA-INFORMED SAFE SPACE AND SERVICE ORGANIZATION.
  2. $157,006 spent. QUADRANGLE TRANSITIONAL APARTMENTS: THE HAVEN OF GRACE QUADRANGLE TRANSITIONAL APARTMENTS ARE OUR SECOND TIER OF PROGRAMMING. THE APARTMENTS ARE FOR YOUNG MOTHERS WHO NEEDED MORE TIME TO GET ON THEIR FEET TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITHIN THE SAFETY NET THEY HAVE ESTABLISHED WITH THE HAVEN. THESE TRANSITIONAL APARTMENTS ARE WHERE WE SEE YOUNG MOTHERS GAIN THE CONFIDENCE AND CONTROL TO DIRECT THEIR LIVES WITH INTENTION RATHER THAN SURVIVE THEM. MANY OF THE BABIES BORN IN THE MATERNITY SHELTER BECOME TODDLERS HERE, AND WE HAVE THE BEAUTIFUL JOY OF WATCHING A FAMILY GROW TOGETHER. TENANTS IN "THE QUAD" PAY 30% OF THEIR INCOME FOR RENT AND CAN RESIDE IN THE FULLY FURNISHED APARTMENTS FOR UP TO TWO YEARS.
  3. $78,502 spent. AFTER CARE: RESIDENTS WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM ARE ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL IN OUR UNIQUE 10-YEAR AFTERCARE PROGRAM, OUR THIRD TIER OF PROGRAMMING. AFTER CARE HAS EXPANDED UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF PROJECT INSPIRE AND INCLUDES PROGRAMMING FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN UP TO AGE 14. THIS PROGRAM HELPS PREVENT SUBSEQUENT BOUTS OF HOMELESSNESS AND SUPPORTS THE FAMILIES' PATHS TOWARD ECONOMIC STABILITY. AFTER CARE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AS NEEDED AS WE WORK TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH WOMEN ONCE THEY SETTLE BACK IN THE COMMUNITY.THESE SERVICES CAN INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH MOVING EXPENSES AND NEEDED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FURNITURE DONATIONS, CHILDCARE STIPENDS, COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, MICRO-LENDING FUNDS, ... (SEE SCHEDULE O)...AFTER CARE CONTINUED: A NEW HOME BUYER'S CLUB, HOLIDAY GIVING, SUPPORT GROUPS, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND REGULAR ACCESS TO A FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST WHO PROVIDES HOME VISITS AND ONGOING REFERRALS, GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT.
  4. $78,502 spent. WOMEN ACROSS ALL THREE OF THE HAVEN OF GRACE'S CORE SERVICE AREAS PARTICIPATE IN PROJECT INSPIRE, WHICH BUILDS UPON THE ORGANIZATION'S LONG-STANDING COMMITMENT TO HEALTHY PREGNANCIES AND DELIVERIES.THIS INITIATIVE EXPANDS AFTERCARE SERVICES TO PROVIDE STRUCTURED, LONG-TERM SUPPORT THAT FOSTERS GROWTH, STABILITY, AND GENERATIONAL CHANGE FOR BOTH MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN.THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, THE HAVEN OF GRACE CONTINUES TO BREAK CYCLES OF POVERTY BY ADDRESSING IMMEDIATE NEEDS WHILE ALSO EQUIPPING FAMILIES WITH THE TOOLS FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

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 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 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 December 1992.

    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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