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House of Ruth Maryland Inc

EIN 52-1100236 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HOUSE OF RUTH MARYLAND LEADS THE FIGHT TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN BY CONFRONTING THE ATTITUDES, BEHAVIORS AND SYSTEMS THAT PERPETUATE IT, AND BY PROVIDING VICTIMS WITH THE SERVICES NECESSARY TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES SAFELY AND FREE OF FEAR.

Income
$11.6 million
Spending
$12.4 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 63%
Employees
194
Volunteers
52
Highest pay
$245,260, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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 June 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 (4)
  1. $3.1 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SAFE SHELTER AND HOUSING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE 84-BED EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTER AND THROUGH LIMITED HOTEL PLACEMENTS. IN FY 2025, 323 ADULT VICTIMS AND 347 CHILDREN RECEIVED SAFE, CLEAN SHELTER OR OTHER HOUSING AND RELATED SERVICES INCLUDING HOT MEALS, SERVICE COORDINATION, COUNSELING, CHILDCARE SERVICES, HEALTH CARE SERVICES, BASIC TOILETRIES AND DAILY LIVING ITEMS. HRM'S SAFE HOMES PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE IN COMMUNITY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (IPV/DV). SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE MEDIUM TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, INCLUDING ACCESS TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, SERVICE COORDINATION, BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT, EVIDENCE BASED THERAPY, AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDERS. PARTICIPATION IN ALL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IS 100% VOLUNTARY AND NO PENALTY TO RENT ASSISTANCE WILL BE ASSESSED IF SURVIVORS OPT OUT OF PROGRAMMING. THE PROGRAM SERVES IPV SURVIVORS WHO ARE CURRENTLY HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS DUE TO INTIMATE PARTNER OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE/ STALKING.
  2. $1.1 million spent. CLIENT SERVICES AND 24-HR HOTLINE: PROVIDES CRISIS RESPONSE, LETHALITY ASSESSMENT AND INITIAL ACCESS TO ALL HOUSE OF RUTH PROGRAMS (IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH AS AVAILABLE) FOR VICTIMS AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR OTHERS THROUGH OUR 24-HR CONTACT CENTER. PROGRAM PROVIDES VICTIM OUTREACH, COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, AND TRADITIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT COORDINATION OF AGENCY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES SUCH AS LINKS FOR VICTIMS TO SAFE HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, MEDICAL TREATMENT, AND IMMIGRANT SERVICES ETC. THE 24-HR HOTLINE AND CLIENT SERVICES STAFF HANDLED 3,781 VICTIM AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CALLS AND PROVIDED 143 VICTIMS WITH SERVICE COORDINATION.
  3. $2.5 million spent. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL CLINIC: PROVIDES INITIAL CONSULTATION INCLUDING LETHALITY ASSESSMENT AND SAFETY PLANNING, LEGAL INFORMATION, COUNSELING AND REFERRAL, REPRESENTATION AT PROTECTIVE ORDER HEARINGS, REPRESENTATION AT DIVORCE AND CUSTODY HEARINGS AND CRIMINAL COURT ACCOMPANIMENT TO LOW-INCOME VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE CLINIC SERVES VICTIMS ACROSS MARYLAND THROUGH ITS EIGHT OFFICE LOCATIONS. IN FY 2025, 2,230 CASES WERE HANDLED BY STAFF PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS.
  4. $3.5 million spent. COUNSELING, CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICE, TRAINING, OUTREACH & EDUCATION, AND ABUSER INTERVENTION PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 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 June 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 April 1980.

    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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