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Craigs Doors Inc

EIN 45-2474862 · Amherst, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES VULNERABLE AND UNHOUSED MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY WITH EMERGENCY SHELTER, FOOD, AND SAFETY, AS WELL AS ACCESS TO THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
96
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$74,240, executive director

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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 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 (1)
  1. $3.3 million spent. OUR EMERGENCY CONGREGATE SHELTER, CRAIG'S PLACE, OPERATES YEAR-ROUND AND IS OPEN 24 HOURS. OUR SHELTER HAS A BEHAVIOR-BASED ADMISSION POLICY: ALL WHO SHOW RESPECT FOR THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF OUR GUESTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND STAFF ARE WELCOME. AT CRAIG'S PLACE, GUESTS HAVE ACCESS TO A SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP, DINNER AND BREAKFAST, SHOWERS, STORAGE, AND STABILIZATION SERVICES. SERVICES INCLUDE DIRECT CASE MANAGEMENT AND REFERRALS WITH A FOCUS ON HOUSING, BENEFITS, SOCIAL SERVICES, HEALTH SERVICES, AND EMPLOYMENT TO PARTNER AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VETERANS, YOUTH, MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY, AND VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.IN ADDITION TO OUR CONGREGATE SITE, WE OFFER YEAR-ROUND NON-CONGREGATE EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE FORMER ECONOLODGE IN HADLEY, MA. LIKE OUR CONGREGATE SHELTER, GUESTS AT THE ECL HAVE ACCESS TO A SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP AND BASIC AMENITIES SUCH AS SHOWERS, STORAGE, WIFI, AS WELL AS MEALS. A MOTEL-STYLE SHELTER, THE ECL PROVIDES OUR MOST VULNERABLE GUESTS WITH PRIVATE ROOMS (2 GUESTS PER ROOM), ALONG WITH CONSISTENT CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO ASSIST THEM WITH SECURING SOCIAL SERVICES, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH RESOURCES, AND HOUSING.CRAIG'S DOORS' CASE MANAGERS WORK CLOSELY WITH GUESTS AT CRAIG'S PLACE AND OUR YEAR-ROUND MOTEL SITES AND OUR RESOURCE CENTER TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES AND GOALS THAT MEET THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS, SUPPORT THEIR LONG-TERM HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND CONNECT THEM WITH PERMANENT, SUPPORTIVE RE-HOUSING OPTIONS. WITH AN EMPHASIS ON TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE AND HARM REDUCTION, CASE MANAGERS MEET EVERY GUEST WHERE THEY'RE AT, AND STRIVE TO MAINTAIN A CULTURE OF RESPECT AND PERPETUAL POSITIVE REGARD. THROUGH OUR CASE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, GUESTS HAVE ACCESS TO A WIDE NETWORK OF PARTNER SERVICE PROVIDERS TO CONNECT THEM WITH RESOURCES AT EVERY LEVEL.THE LOW-THRESHOLD HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING THROUGH RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND INTENSIVE SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO 16 FORMERLY UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN RENTAL UNITS AROUND AMHERST.

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 October 13, 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 August 2011.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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