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Father Mckenna Center Inc

EIN 46-1406974 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO OFFER A HAVEN OF HOPE AND DIGNITY TO MEN STRUGGLING WITH HOMELESSNESS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
18.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
20
Volunteers
1,274
Highest pay
$250,040, director of

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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 September 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 (5)
  1. $923,409 spent. DAY PROGRAM FOR MEN STRUGGLING WITH HOMELESSNESS THE LARGEST PROGRAM OF THE FATHER MCKENNA CENTER IS THE DAY SHELTER PROGRAM FOR MEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE DAY PROGRAM IS A DROP-IN PROGRAM THAT WELCOMES GUESTS TO THE CENTER IN ORDER TO MEET THEIR IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL NEEDS WHILE ALSO PROVIDING CASE MANAGEMENT AND OTHER SUPPORT TO ASSIST THEM IN RECLAIMING THEIR LIVES AND DEVELOPING STRATEGIES FOR ONGOING SUCCESS. THE DAY SHELTER PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE MEN CAN DEVELOP THE PERSONAL STRATEGIES AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO MOVE TOWARD STABILITY IN THEIR LIVES. OTHER SERVICES OFFERED DURING THE DAY PROGRAM INCLUDE SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, AND CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION VIA OUR CLOTHING CLOSET. THE MCKENNA CENTER CASE MANAGEMENT TEAM WORKS WITH OUR CLIENTS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN THEIR JOURNEYS THROUGH AND OUT OF HOMELESSNESS. THROUGH A COMBINATION OF DIRECT SUPPORT AND REFERRAL SERVICES, IT ENSURES GUESTS ARE RECEIVING THE BEST POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE CONSULTATIONS WHICH INCLUDE REFERRED APPOINTMENTS AT ONE OF OUR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES SUCH AS REHABILITATION FOR ADDICTION, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL HEALTH CONCERNS, JOB TRAINING, AND HOUSING, OR SIMPLY OBTAINING AN ID OR SOCIAL SECURITY CARD. THE DAY SHELTER PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS ADDITIONAL WAYS FOR THE MEN TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS, WEEKLY PEACE CIRCLES AND DE-ESCALATION SESSIONS, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CIRCLES, A SPIRITUALITY/FAITH SHARING GROUP, AND A WEEKLY AA MEETING. THE CENTER ALSO FACILITATES BLOOD PRESSURE/SUGAR SCREENINGS, FLU SHOTS AND FOOT HEALTH CLINICS, LEGAL ADVICE/SERVICES, AND OTHER OCCASIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OUR PARTNERS. THESE PROGRAMS OFFER A SPECIALIZED OPPORTUNITY FOR MEN TO MOVE FORWARD TO STABILITY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND MEANING IN LIFE. DAY PROGRAM FOR MEN STRUGGLING WITH HOMELESSNESS THE LARGEST PROGRAM OF THE FATHER MCKENNA CENTER IS THE DAY SHELTER PROGRAM FOR MEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE DAY PROGRAM IS A DROP-IN PROGRAM THAT WELCOMES GUESTS TO THE CENTER IN ORDER TO MEET THEIR IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL NEEDS WHILE ALSO PROVIDING CASE MANAGEMENT AND OTHER SUPPORT TO ASSIST THEM IN RECLAIMING THEIR LIVES AND DEVELOPING STRATEGIES FOR ONGOING SUCCESS. THE DAY SHELTER PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE MEN CAN DEVELOP THE PERSONAL STRATEGIES AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO MOVE TOWARD STABILITY IN THEIR LIVES. OTHER SERVICES OFFERED DURING THE DAY PROGRAM INCLUDE SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, AND CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION VIA OUR CLOTHING CLOSET. THE MCKENNA CENTER CASE MANAGEMENT TEAM WORKS WITH OUR CLIENTS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN THEIR JOURNEYS THROUGH AND OUT OF HOMELESSNESS. THROUGH A COMBINATION OF DIRECT SUPPORT AND REFERRAL SERVICES, IT ENSURES GUESTS ARE RECEIVING THE BEST POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE CONSULTATIONS WHICH INCLUDE REFERRED APPOINTMENTS AT ONE OF OUR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES SUCH AS REHABILITATION FOR ADDICTION, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL HEALTH CONCERNS, JOB TRAINING, AND HOUSING, OR SIMPLY OBTAINING AN ID OR SOCIAL SECURITY CARD. THE DAY SHELTER PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS ADDITIONAL WAYS FOR THE MEN TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS, WEEKLY PEACE CIRCLES AND DE-ESCALATION SESSIONS, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CIRCLES, A SPIRITUALITY/FAITH SHARING GROUP, AND A WEEKLY AA MEETING. THE CENTER ALSO FACILITATES BLOOD PRESSURE/SUGAR SCREENINGS, FLU SHOTS AND FOOT HEALTH CLINICS, LEGAL ADVICE/SERVICES, AND OTHER OCCASIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OUR PARTNERS. THESE PROGRAMS OFFER A SPECIALIZED OPPORTUNITY FOR MEN TO MOVE FORWARD TO STABILITY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND MEANING IN LIFE.
  2. $308,722 spent. THE GREG GANNON FOOD PANTRY: THE GREG GANNON FOOD PANTRY (THE PANTRY) PROVIDES LOW-INCOME AND FOOD INSECURE FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WITH SUPPLEMENTAL GROCERY ASSISTANCE. ONCE EVERY 21 DAYS, FAMILIES IN NEED CAN VISIT THE PANTRY TO RECEIVE DRY/CANNED GOODS AND OTHER SHELF-STABLE ITEMS, AS WELL AS FRESH PRODUCE, MILK, EGGS, MEAT, BREAD, AND A VARIETY OF PREPARED PERISHABLE ITEMS. THE PANTRY IS SUPPORTED BY OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK (CAFB), GIANT FOOD, ALBERTSONS/SAFEWAY, UBER, AND OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, THE PANTRY HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A WELLNESS PARTNER BY CAFB BECAUSE WE PROVIDE HEALTHY ITEMS THAT ARE LOW IN SODIUM AND HIGH IN FIBER.
  3. $96,953 spent. THE HYPOTHERMIA TRANSITION HOUSING PROGRAM FROM MID-NOVEMBER TO MID-MARCH, THE MCKENNA CENTER OPERATES AN OVERNIGHT HOUSING PROGRAM FOR 10-12 MEN. PARTICIPANTS ARE SELECTED FROM THE POOL OF DAY PROGRAM CLIENTS BY THE CASE MANAGEMENT TEAM, TARGETING MEN WHO DEMONSTRATE A LEVEL OF STABILITY AND INTEREST IN TAKING THE NEXT STEPS OUT OF HOMELESSNESS. THE MEN ARE PROVIDED WITH A CLEAN BED, INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF ENDING THE PROGRAM WITH EMPLOYMENT AND/OR HOUSING. EACH NIGHT, VOLUNTEERS FROM THE GONZAGA MOTHERS CLUB SERVE A FRESHLY MADE MEAL AND EAT WITH THE MEN.
  4. $95,875 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS IN ADDITION TO NEIGHBORING GONZAGA STUDENTS, THE CENTER WELCOMES MORE THAN A DOZEN IMMERSION GROUPS FROM HIGH SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES, BOTH LOCAL AND FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY, GIVING STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO FULLY ENGAGE IN THE WORK OF THE CENTER. THESE STUDENTS SUPPORT EVERY ASPECT OF THE CENTERS PROGRAMS, FROM SERVING MEALS AND GUIDING FAMILIES THROUGH THE FOOD PANTRY TO CLEANING UP THE CENTER AND FACILITATING CLOTHING DISTRIBUTIONS. IN ADDITION, THESE VISITORS ENGAGE IN REFLECTION ON THEIR EXPERIENCE AND HOW IT HAS INFORMED THEIR VIEWS OF HOMELESSNESS, POVERTY, AND HUNGER.
  5. OTHER PROGRAMS IN ADDITION TO NEIGHBORING GONZAGA STUDENTS, THE CENTER WELCOMES MORE THAN A DOZEN IMMERSION GROUPS FROM HIGH SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES, BOTH LOCAL AND FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY, GIVING STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO FULLY ENGAGE IN THE WORK OF THE CENTER. THESE STUDENTS SUPPORT EVERY ASPECT OF THE CENTERS PROGRAMS, FROM SERVING MEALS AND GUIDING FAMILIES THROUGH THE FOOD PANTRY TO CLEANING UP THE CENTER AND FACILITATING CLOTHING DISTRIBUTIONS. IN ADDITION, THESE VISITORS ENGAGE IN REFLECTION ON THEIR EXPERIENCE AND HOW IT HAS INFORMED THEIR VIEWS OF HOMELESSNESS, POVERTY, AND HUNGER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 July 2013.

    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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