Christ House
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Christ House provides 24-hour comprehensive and compassionate care for people experiencing homelessness with acute medical needs in the District of Columbia and offers assistance in addressing critical issues to help break the cycle of homelessness.
- Income
- $4.9 million
- Spending
- $5.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 19 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 50%
- Employees
- 72
- Volunteers
- 528
- Highest pay
- $142,381, coo
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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 19.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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)
- $3.0 million spent. Christ House is a 33-bed residential medical facility for men experiencing homelessness in Washington, DC. Patients receive 24-hour medical care from a team of medical and social service professionals who evaluate, develop, and deliver a comprehensive plan of care for each patient to ensure evidence-based health recommendations and promote patient autonomy. Our medical respite team treats patients, performs tests, changes dressings, manages medications, provides immunizations, and conducts pre-and post-operative care including patient education to help patients heal and manage their conditions. In 2024, 97% of patients suffered from three or more medical conditions, 72.8% had a mental health diagnosis, and 61.5% had a substance use disorder or a history of substance use disorder at the time of their admission. In 2024, Christ House provided 8,877 days of care with patients staying an average of 41.3 days. Christ House has welcomed over 10,000 patient admissions since its inception in 1985.
- $1.3 million spent. Our holistic services include shelter, substance use counseling, case management, appointment transportation, patient activities, and meal services. Our New Day Recovery Program provides patients an opportunity to initiate their recovery from substance use disorders. Activities include an intensive in-house course, access to multiple on-site AA and NA meetings, one-on-one counseling, and peer-support. Case managers work with patients to obtain legal documents, apply for government benefits, ensure appropriate health insurance coverage, locate family members, and secure housing upon discharge. Our transportation program ensures patients reach their outside appointments safely. It is our hope that these efforts will support our patients in breaking the cycle of homelessness.
- $459,823 spent. The Kairos Program is a permanent supportive housing community for up to 45 formerly homeless men that combines a sense of family with community service through a 12-step recovery program. All Kairos members are former patients who have chronic health conditions which prevent them from securing paid full-time work. With staff support, members actively engage in their recovery and maintain their health and wellness. Clinical staff work with members, who also have access to Christ Houses medical services when intensive health care is needed. Significant program aspects include routine counseling, a therapeutic work program, community service, and modeling recovery for patients staying at Christ House. An impressive 78% of Kairos members maintain a lifetime sobriety rate.
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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 March 1985.
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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