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Manna House Incorporated

EIN 52-0822574 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO OFFER ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THE HOMELESS, POOR AND NEEDY OF BALTIMORE WITH SERVICES CONTRIBUTING TOWARD THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND STABILITY.

Income
$447,172
Spending
$737,185
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 57%
Employees
7
Volunteers
115
Highest pay
$113,577, 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

Weak: 45 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 65% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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 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 (1)
  1. $539,535 spent. BREAKFAST CLUB - FIVE DAYS A WEEK, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, A HOT BREAKFAST IS SERVED TO ABOUT 150 PEOPLE DAILY. PROVIDING THIS VITAL SERVICE TO THE POOR AND NEEDY OF BALTIMORE. COSTS $500 FOR EACH DAY'S BREAKFAST. IN ORDER TO HELP SUSTAIN THIS VITAL SERVICE, WE HAVE FORMED THE MANNA HOUSE BREAKFAST CLUB, INVITING THE FAITH COMMUNITY, BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME MEMBERS OF THE CLUB BY FUNDING BREAKFAST FOR AT LEAST ONE DAY PER YEAR. IN ADDITION, WE INVITE CLUB MEMBERS TO COME AND SEE THE BREAKFAST BEING SERVED OR HELP SERVE IT IF THEY WISH. THE DAY SHELTER IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY WHERE THE LARGE ARRAY OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE AGENCY CAN BE ACCESSED. THE DROP-IN CENTER IS OPEN WEEK DAYS. IT PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE FOR THE HOMELESS TO BE OUT OF THE HEAT OR THE COLD. ADDL INFO IS ON SCHEDULE O WHILE IN THE CENTER, THE HOMELESS CAN ACCESS THE SERVICES OFFERED THAT INCLUDE SHOWERS, CLOTHES, MAIL, PHONE, FAX, ID, BIRTH CERTIFICATES, PAPERWORK, AFTERNOON SNACK, ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, AND HELP WITH APPLYING FOR MEDICAL INSURANCE, TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE, FOOD STAMPS ETC. CLIENTS MAY ALSO APPLY TO ENROLL IN OUR CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. CASE MANAGEMENT - ENROLLEES WORK WITH A CASE MANAGER TO DETERMINE A HIERARCHY OF NEEDS AND ALSO DETERMINE OBSTACLES TO INDEPENDENCE. A PROGRAM IS FORMULATED FOR THE INDIVIDUAL TO OVERCOME THOSE OBSTACLES IN THE MOVE TOWARD INDEPENDENCE.

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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 April 1967.

    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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