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Haven Project Inc

EIN 45-3797693 · Lynn, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOUNDED IN 2011 THE HAVEN PROJECT INC. THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OPERATING OUT OF LYNN MA WITH THE MISSION TO EQUIP TRAIN AND EMPOWER AT RISK HOMELESS YOUNG ADULTS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE BASIC NEEDS ONLINE LEARNING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT JOB TRAINING AND JOB ACQUISITION STABLE LIVING OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND LIFE SKILLS.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
11
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$90,263, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 57 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 82% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 58% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 89 out of 100.

  • 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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 (3)
  1. $71,613 spent. MAINTAINED AND STAFFED COFFEE SHOP OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BY PROVIDING JOBS TRAINING AND PUBLIC SERVICE EXPERIENCE FOR AT-RISK YOUNG ADULTS.
  2. $1.0 million spent. DROP-IN CENTER PROVIDED AT-RISK HOMELESS YOUNG ADULTS WITH BASIC NEEDS FOOD EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING.*ENGAGED OVER 300 HOMELESS UNACCOMPANIED THROUGH ONGOING SOCIAL MEDIA CONTACT STREET OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS; *PROVIDED GROCERY GIFT CARDS AND YEAR-ROUND ACCESS TO OUR ON-SITE FOOD PANTRY LAUNDRY FACILITIES AND SHOWER FACILITIES; *MAINTAINED ONGOING PHONE SOCIAL MEDIA EMAIL CONTACT WITH 45 YOUTH EACH WEEK; *ENROLLED 100% OF ENGAGED CLIENTS IN MASS HEALTH AND OR SNAP FOOD STAMP BENEFITS; *EMPLOYED 53 CLIENTS IN OUR JOB TRAINING PROGRAM WHERE THEY WERE ABLE TO BUILD IMPORTANT WORK SKILLS; *HELPED 75 YOUNG ADULTS SECURE SAFE AND RELIABLE EMPLOYMENT AND PROVIDED IN-PERSON AND OR VIRTUAL JOB TRAINING WORKSHOPS TO 108 CLIENTS; *DEVELOPED 10 PARTNERSHIPS TO 1 ASSIST CLIENTS AS THEY TRANSITION FROM OUR PROGRAM TO OUTSIDE WORK POSITIONS AND 2 IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND NAME RECOGNITION. THESE INCLUDE THE WASH CYCLE TARGET BETH ISRAEL ROOT NSCC AND SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY;*SECURED HOUSING FOR 49 HOMELESS YOUTH IN APARTMENTS DORMS AND OR ROOM RENTALS; *ASSISTED 78 CLIENTS TO ACHIEVE AN EDUCATIONAL MILESTONE 23 OF WHOM GRADUATED FROM AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM - HISET HIGH SCHOOL AND OR COLLEGE; AND STRATEGICALLY SCALING OUR IMPACT WITH FOUR GROUNDBREAKING INITIATIVES: 1. CATALYST: A 23-UNIT PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROJECT WITH ON-SITE SERVICES FOR LOW MODERATE INCOME YOUNG ADULTS WITH ONE HOUSING UNIT FOR A RESIDENT DIRECTOR AS WELL AS PROGRAM AND OFFICE SPACE. ANTICIPATED OPENING APRIL 20252. THE NEST: WE ARE WORKING CLOSELY WITH LYNN HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT AND OUR LOCAL YOUTH ACTION BOARD TO CREATE THE NEST A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING - RAPID REHOUSING PROJECT IN LYNN FOR 24 HOMELESS YOUNG ADULTS. RENOVATIONS ARE CURRENTLY UNDERWAY AND PROGRAMMING IS SET TO BEGIN THIS FALL. 3. EXPANDED CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: RECOGNIZING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE OFTEN UNABLE TO SUSTAIN HOUSING WITH ENTRY-LEVEL PAY WE DESIGNED A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH THAT INTEGRATES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS PERSONAL GOAL SETTING MENTAL WELL-BEING FINANCIAL LITERACY AND TRADITIONAL JOB SKILLS TRAINING.4. GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT PROGRAM: A PARTNERSHIP WITH GMA FUNDERS FOUNDATION TO IMPLEMENT A FINANCIAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES MONTHLY STIPENDS TO 28 YOUNG ADULTS OVER THE COURSE OF 18 MONTHS. THE HAVEN PROJECT WILL DISTRIBUTE THESE FUNDS AND TRACK PARTICIPANT PROGRESS THROUGH QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEYS.
  3. $257,614 spent. JOB TRAINING AND HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDED AT RISK HOMELESS YOUNG ADULTS WITH TEMPORARY SHELTER AND JOB TRAINING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2013.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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