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Josephs House for Women Inc

EIN 46-2485173 · Syracuse, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JOSEPH'S HOUSE FOR WOMEN, INC. PROMOTES THE SANCTITY OF LIFE AND THE DIGNITY OF WOMEN BY PROVIDING A NURTURING HOME FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN WHO ARE FACING HOMELESSNESS. JOSEPH'S HOUSE PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL, LONG TERM CARE FOR WOMEN IN CRISIS PREGNANCY AND THEIR CHILDREN THAT IS ROOTED IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH AND PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE, FAITH-BASED APPROACH. SERVICES FOCUS ON PROVIDING STABILIZATION AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESTORATION AND TRANSFORMATION BY ADDRESSING THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING OF A MOTHER AND HER CHILD. THIS INCLUDES CASE MANAGEMENT, A LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM, COUNSELING, AND SUPPORTIVE STAFF IN THE HOME 24/7/365. JOSEPH'S HOUSE SERVES ON AVERAGE OVER 100 MOTHERS AND CHILDREN EACH YEAR.WE RELY ON VOLUNTEER SUPPORT IN MULTIPLE AREAS OF SERVICE SUCH AS CHILDCARE, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, AND SPECIAL PROJECTS.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
38
Volunteers
142
Highest pay
$127,799, executive director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 48% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 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. $801,943 spent. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM OFFERS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN FOR UP TO TWO YEARS AFTER THE CHILD IS BORN. RESIDENTS WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH A CASE MANAGER TO SET PERSONAL GOALS, COORDINATE CONTINUING EDUCATION, ALIGN WITH NECESSARY SERVICES, AND OBTAIN JOB TRAINING. RESIDENTS LIVE IN A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WITH AN EVENING CURFEW, MANDATORY LIFE SKILLS AND PARENTING CLASSES AS WELL AS ASSIGNED WEEKLY HOUSEHOLD CHORES. RESIDENTS ARE INTRODUCED TO THE CATHOLIC FAITH THROUGH LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, OPTIONAL MASS AND PRAYER GROUPS AND MOST SIGNIFICANTLY BY THE BEHAVIOR MODELED BY OUR DEDICATED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS.
  2. $305,598 spent. THE EXODUS PROGRAM IS THE CONTINUING SUPPORT FRAMEWORK AND NETWORK THAT ENSURES CONTINUED PROGRESS TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE AS THE RESIDENTS TRANSITION OUT OF JOSEPH'S HOUSE. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, CONTINUING EDUCATION IN FINANCIAL LITERACY, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND PARENTING, AND TRAUMA RECOVERY. SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE IS PROVIDED IN OBTAINING HOUSING, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE, DRIVING LESSONS, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO AID THE RESIDENTS AS THEY TRANSITION FROM THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM TO INDEPENDENT LIVING.

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 August 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 October 21, 2026.

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