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In Her Presence

EIN 47-5518548 · Portland, ME

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceFair60 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 46% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Working to further a thriving immigrant community in Maine by lifting the language barrier and supporting the career trajectory and financial stability of immigrant women and their families.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
46%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
13
Volunteers
28
Highest pay
$124,046, 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    46% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    0 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 (4)
  1. $282,019 spent. Education Language Acquisition. Our Find Your Voice curriculum builds confidence as well as skills. Whether Beginner or Advanced English learners, our courses help immigrant women of color understand their value and untap their potential through culturally sensitive lessons and courageous dialogue. In addition to English language classes, we also offer Storytelling, Pronunciation, Leadership and Technology classes. We give our most dedicated students a wide range of opportunities to lead and apply their learning within the organization: as teacher assistants, guest speakers, language mentors or tutors. In this way, the entire IHP community strives to improve English, navigate daily life, integrate socially, and prepare for satisfying employment.
  2. $73,116 spent. Career Pathway. Our approach is individualized, intensive and ongoing. As language skills build, we support women in career planning and goal setting. Our Career Pathways program helps low-income immigrant women find employment that leads to financial security through personal empowerment and financial education. Career counselors work with immigrant women to secure work permits, write resumes, practice interviewing, access job shadowing or mentorship opportunities, and navigate the local job markets. As language classes shift to emphasize employment skills and career trajectories that better reflect immigrants' interests, educational background and previous employment (from country of origin), we promote job acceleration.
  3. $130,564 spent. Community Connection Initiatives. As we seek to strengthen language skills and help women set foot on ambitious career pathways, we also nurture the many strings that create webs of support: a community. While many women come to us initially to learn English, they leave with a network of new connections that offer support in areas of career, healthcare, childbirth and parenting.
  4. $36,556 spent. In Her Presence has partnered with The Gorman Foundation, Mercy Hospital and Maine Housing to operate a new home for homeless pregnant immigrant women in Portland Maine at The Francis Ward House. The residents are provided a safe place to live for up to a year or until alternative housing is acquired. The women are supported by the staff of In Her Presence as they live in community, cooking, cleaning, babysitting, making friends and supporting each other. Their medical needs are met by the staff of Mercy hospital. All residents attend English, Technology and Health Education classes. Transportation is available to residents who leave the facility for educational, medical or other services. Additional educational opportunities, including field trips, are provided.

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 May 2017.

    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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