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Barrier Free Living Holding Inc

EIN 54-2082237 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FREEDOM HOUSE IS A FULLY ACCESSIBLE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS SHELTER FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. FREEDOM HOUSE OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES INCLUDING THE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN.

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$171,231, chief executive officer

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: 57 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 79% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $3.0 million spent. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS SHELTER - SEE SCHEDULE OFREEDOM HOUSE:AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 FREEDOM HOUSE PROVIDES SERVICES IN A HYBRID MODEL (I.E. BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY). SERVICES INCLUDE; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, HOUSING AND ENTITLEMENTS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, MEDICAL, AND PSYCHIATRY CONSULTATION. FREEDOM HOUSE OFFERS LIMITED CHILD CARE SERVICES INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, HOMEWORK HELP, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND RESPITE SERVICES.AS A CRISIS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER WE EMPHASIZE SAFETY PLANNING IN THE AREAS OF COMMUNITY TRAVEL, FINANCES, ELECTRONICS, RELATIONSHIPS, AND LOCATIONS. DURING THE AMOUNT OF TIME FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS ARE WITH US LESS THAN 5% DISCLOSE OUR LOCATION. THE REST ARE PROVIDED ON-GOINGDISCUSSION ON HOW TO LIVE A SAFE AND HEALTHIER LIFE SO THAT THEY DO NOT END UP IN A VIOLENT RELATIONSHIP AGAIN. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING ARE PROVIDED BY SOCIAL WORKERS TO BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN. ADVOCACY AND ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED BY THE HOUSING AND ENTITLEMENTS DEPARTMENT WHICH INCLUDES DISCUSSIONS ON FINANCES SUCH AS CHECKING AND ESTABLISHING CREDIT REPORTS BOTH INDIVIDUALLY, IN GROUPS AND BY OUTSIDE RESOURCES. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERNS ASSIST APPROXIMATELY 50% OF RESIDENTS WITH MONEY MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY TRAVEL, HOME MANAGEMENT, RESUMES, SELF-ESTEEM BUILDING, AND STRESS MANAGEMENT THROUGH GROUPS ANDINDIVIDUAL SESSIONS. RESIDENTS ARE REFERRED TO VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.FREEDOM HOUSE CONTINUES TO WORK WITH BARRIER FREE LIVING SECRET GARDEN PROGRAM REFERRING RESIDENTS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT COUNSELING, LEGAL SERVICES (FAMILY LAW), WHEN LEAVING FREEDOM HOUSE FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND WORKING WITH THE D/DEAF POPULATION WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. FREEDOM HOUSE ALSO REFERS RESIDENTS TO BARRIER FREE LIVING APARTMENTS WHEN UNITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 October 2004.

    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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