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Trinity Sober Homes

EIN 45-2545276 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceFair54 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TRINITY SOBER HOMES' MISSION IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY, FAITH-BASED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORT TO MEN RECOVERING FROM ALCOHOLISM. THIS INCLUDES OFFERING A DIGNIFIED, STRUCTURED COMMUNITY LIVING ENVIRONMENT THAT EMPHASIZES CATHOLIC SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP MEN TRANSITION BACK INTO SOCIETY. --CORE MISSION: TO PROVIDE QUALITY, COMMUNITY-BASED HOUSING AND CATHOLIC FAITH-BASED SUPPORT TO MEN WHO HAVE COMPLETED ALCOHOL TREATMENT PROGRAMS AND ARE REINTEGRATING INTO SOCIETY. --KEY COMPONENTS: THE MISSION IS ACHIEVED THROUGH STRUCTURED COMMUNITY LIVING AND ON-SITE SPIRITUAL SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE. --ENVIRONMENT: THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, COMFORTABLE, AND HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT WHERE MEN CAN HEAL, REGAIN DIGNITY, AND BUILD A NEW SOBER LIFE. --TARGET POPULATION: TRINITY SOBER HOMES SPECIFICALLY CATERS TO MEN, PRIMARILY THOSE 40 AND OVER. --FAITH-BASED ASPECT: WHILE FAITH-BASED, THE ORGANIZATION SERVES RECOVERING ALCOHOLICS OF ALL FAITHS WHO ACCEPT THAT T

Income
$536,592
Spending
$564,625
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-29.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$12,000, president &

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

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 86% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (2)
  1. $361,708 spent. PROVIDED FAITH BASED TREATMENT FOR 41 MEN AGE 40 AND OVER.
  2. $105,653 spent. GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT HELP MILITARY VETERANS.

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

  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 December 2024.

    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 2012.

    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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