Denney House Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To empower the vulnerable populations in the state of Maryland to discover their unique purpose and equip them with tools to succeed.
- Income
- $381,548
- Spending
- $407,225
- Spent on programs
- 95%
- Reserves
- 1.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 72%
- Employees
- 0
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: 39 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 43% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 25% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1595% 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: 52 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $387,564 spent. Transitional Housing Program - The goal of the program is to promote independent living for eligible participants. We serve returning citizens, women fleeing domestic violence, veterans and LGBTQ and transitional aged youth who are over 18. In 2024, we provided transitional housing for 13 eligible unaccompanied participants. Support services provided: Long-term residency, case management, personal development, behavioral and mental health services, life skills, work readiness training, financial literacy, spiritual growth, the arts, and after-care to support self-sufficiency.
- Works Workforce Development - The program gives hand-on training and development of soft skills necessary to gain and maintain work, as well as to expose participants to otherwise unknown career fields. In 2024 we hosted seven Summer Youth Employment Program participants and provided ServeSafe training and certification opportunities to 15 students total. Four participants received on-the-job training and certification in Landscape Management and heavy Equipment Operation.
- Project Clean Water - This program creates opportunities for youth and their families to give back to the communities in which they live through environmental stewardship opportunities and community gardens. In 2024, we consulted with two municipalities and three local schools to design, build and maintain community gardens for the purpose of education and public engagement. Over 1,200 youth and their families participated in beautification efforts with the organization.
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
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on June 15, 2017.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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