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Pauls Place Inc

EIN 52-1372359 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN SOUTHWEST BALTIMORE BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND SUPPORT THAT STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND NEIGHBORHOODS, BY FOSTERING HOPE, PERSONAL DIGNITY, AND GROWTH.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
8.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
71
Volunteers
2,600
Highest pay
$153,055, 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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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 74% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $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

    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 (7)
  1. $644,504 spent. CULINARY TRAINING PAULS PLACE OFFERS AN EIGHT-WEEK CULINARY TRAINING PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS INTERESTED IN FOOD SERVICE CAREERS. GRADUATES FIND JOBS IN RESTAURANTS, CATERING, PRODUCTION KITCHENS FOR FOOD SERVICE, INSTITUTIONS WITH CAFETERIAS, AND MORE. 44 COMMUNITY MEMBERS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE PROGRAM IN FY2025.
  2. $320,620 spent. CHILDRENS PROGRAMS OUR AFTER-3 PROGRAM PROMOTES ACADEMIC SUCCESS THROUGH MENTORING, HOMEWORK SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR 195 STUDENTS IN THREE NEIGHBORHOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
  3. $319,101 spent. MEALS PROGRAM HEARTY, NUTRITIOUS MEALS ARE SERVED MONDAY-FRIDAY, 11AM-1230PM. APPROXIMATELY 1000 MEALS ARE SERVED EACH WEEK AND INCLUDE A MAIN ENTREE, FRESH SALAD, FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ALONG WITH DESSERT. WE SERVED 42,218 PREPARED MEALS IN FY2025.
  4. Program Service Expenses 81,485, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 DAY PROGRAMS SHOWER FACILITIES, LAUNDRY SERVICES, AND A CLOTHING BANK WHICH ALLOWS GUESTS TO PICK OUT CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD BASICS. THERE WERE 1,579 LOADS OF LAUNDRY DONE, 1,386 SHOWERS TAKEN, AND 2,880 VISITS TO THE CLOTHING BANK IN FY2025.
  5. Program Service Expenses 194,978, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 CASE MANAGEMENT OUR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES HELP ADULTS IN SOUTHWEST BALTIMORE MOVE TOWARD SELF SUFFICIENCY BY WORKING WITH STAFF TO ACCESS RESOURCES AT PAUL PLACE OR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. CASE MANAGERS PROVIDED PERSONALIZED ASSISTANCE TO 1,005 GUESTS IN FY2025.
  6. Program Service Expenses 221,472, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 HEALTH WELLNESS WEEKLY NURSES CLINIC, WELLNESS CLASSES, PEER RECOVERY COACHING, AND AN OUTREACH PROGRAM ARE HELD ON A REGULAR BASIS. OUTREACH TO HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS EXPANDED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF AN OUTREACH VAN. OUR WEEKLY NURSES CLINIC CONDUCTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF NURSING OFFERS HEALTH CHECK-UPS, MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT, AND REFERRALS FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT. PEER RECOVERY PROVIDES RESOURCES, SUPPORT, AND CONNECTIONS TO TREATMENT PROGRAMS. NURSES CLINIC HAD 445 VISITS WITH 133 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS AND 252 REFERRALS TO ADDITIONAL HEALTH SERVICES IN FY2025. PEER RECOVERY PROVIDED OVER 300 SERVICES TO 147 UNIQUE GUESTS AND CONNECTED 76 PEOPLE TO TREATMENT PROGRAMS IN FY2025.
  7. Program Service Expenses 360,382, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 OTHER PROGRAMS GENERAL EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES.

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 1985.

    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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