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Family Promise Inc

EIN 52-1591461 · Summit, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND HELP THEM ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE INDEPENDENCE USING A COMMUNITY-BASED RESPONSE. FAMILY PROMISE IS THE NATIONAL LEADER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AT RISK OF AND EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE, INDIVIDUALIZED AND TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH. OFFERING PREVENTION, SHELTER, STABILIZATION AND HOUSING, EACH PROGRAM ASCRIBES TO NATIONAL BEST PRACTICES YET IS CUSTOMIZED TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. FAMILY PROMISE WORKS TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS AND IS OFTEN THE ONLY SHELTER SOLUTION IN COMMUNITIES THAT WILL KEEP FAMILIES IN CRISIS TOGETHER.FAMILY PROMISE'S WRAPAROUND SERVICES HELP FAMILIES QUICKLY STABILIZE AND SECURE LONG-TERM, AFFORDABLE, AND SAFE HOUSING. THE NATIONAL OFFICE PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EXPERTISE TO A NATIONAL NETWORK OF NEARLY 200 AFFILIATES BY MOBILIZING 80,000 VOLUNTEERS AND SERVING OVER 188,000 CHILDREN AND FAMILY MEMBERS ACROSS PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES EACH YEAR.

Income
$13.0 million
Spending
$10.3 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
12.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
43
Volunteers
450
Highest pay
$298,636, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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, 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 (2)
  1. $7.3 million spent. FAMILY PROMISE SUPPORTS A NATIONAL NETWORK OF NEARLY 200 AFFILIATES SERVING MORE THAN 188,000 CHILDREN AND FAMILY MEMBERS EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS THROUGH PREVENTION, SHELTER, STABILIZATION, AND HOUSING SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAMMATIC GUIDANCE, AND SIGNIFICANT GRANT FUNDING TO HELP AFFILIATES STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY-BASED EFFORTS AND EXPAND LOCAL PROGRAMMING.
  2. $1.8 million spent. DURING 2025, FAMILY PROMISE UNION COUNTY OPERATED AS A PROGRAM OF FAMILY PROMISE, INC. AND SERVED FAMILIES IN UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, THROUGH SHELTER, PREVENTION, DIVERSION, AND STABILIZATION SERVICES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SHELTER THROUGH SHELTER APARTMENTS AND COORDINATED CONGREGATIONAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT, INCLUDING MEAL COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION FOR FAMILIES. A DAY CENTER IN ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY, SERVED AS THE CENTRAL LOCATION FOR CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. PROGRAMS ASSISTED FAMILIES IN ADDRESSING HOUSING STABILITY, EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL CAPABILITY, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND OTHER BARRIERS TO LONG-TERM STABILITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 November 1988.

    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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