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Haven House Inc

EIN 56-1073632 · Raleigh, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO HELP YOUTH BE SAFE, SUPPORTED AND SUCCESSFUL.

Income
$5.5 million
Spending
$5.3 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 56%
Employees
82
Volunteers
1,275
Highest pay
$147,703, ceo

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% 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 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (12)
  1. $865,507 spent. TRANSITIONAL LIVING AND STREET OUTREACH - TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAMS HELP HOMELESS YOUTH, MANY OF WHOM ARE PREGNANT OR PARENTING, TRANSITION INTO AND MAINTAIN HOUSING. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS YOUTH IN MOVING INTO AN APARTMENT AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO HELP YOUTH BUILD SKILLS NEEDED TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. STREET OUTREACH PROVIDES HOMELESS AND STREET-DEPENDENT YOUTH WITH FOOD, HYGIENE KITS, SKILL-BUILDING COURSES, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND REFERRALS TO NEEDED SERVICES. PROGRAM SERVED 827 YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR CHILDREN.
  2. $461,075 spent. MULTI-SYSTEMIC THERAPEUTIC SERVICES - EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT PROGRAM THAT PARTNERS WITH YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES FACING SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES IN AN EFFORT TO STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY UNIT AND ENSURE THAT YOUTH CAN SUCCESSFULLY REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES AND/OR COMMUNITY. PROGRAM SERVED 44 YOUTH.
  3. $454,279 spent. BASIC CENTER - WRENN - THE ONLY TEMPORARY SHELTER IN OUR COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH AGES 10-17 WHO ARE IN CRISIS OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. PROVIDES CRISIS, INDIVIDUAL, AND FAMILY COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND AFTERCARE SERVICES. PROGRAM SERVED 97 YOUTH.
  4. $304,499 spent. JUVENILE ASSESSMENT TEAM - CONDUCTS SCREENINGS AND COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL ASSESSMENTS FOR YOUTH CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. PROGRAM SERVED 539 YOUTH.
  5. $289,523 spent. RESTITUTION & COMMUNITY SERVICE - ALLOWS DIVERTED AND COURT-INVOLVED YOUTH TO PERFORM SUPERVISED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS AND/OR EARN RESTITUTION TO BENEFIT VICTIMS. PROGRAM SERVED 202 YOUTH.
  6. $222,761 spent. COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM - PROVIDES INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, INTENSIVE MONITORING, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND SERVICES FOR YOUTH CURRENTLY AT RISK FOR PLACEMENT IN DETENTION OR PENDING RELEASE FROM DETENTION. PROGRAM SERVED 33 YOUTH.
  7. $167,286 spent. OUTPATIENT THERAPY - PROVIDES QUALITY SUPPORT RANGING FROM CLINICAL ASSESSMENTS, INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY SESSIONS, GUIDANCE ON YOUR RECOVERY JOURNEY, EDUCATION, AND ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES TO OUR YOUTH (AGES 7-24). PROBLEMATIC SEXUALIZED BEHAVIOR (PSB) THERAPY IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED, SHORT-TERM TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS EXHIBITING CONCERNING SEXUAL BEHAVIORS. PROGRAM SERVED 92 YOUTH.
  8. $157,944 spent. JUVENILE DIVERSION TEAM - WORKS WITH YOUTH WHO HAVE PROBLEMS, SUCH AS TRUANCY, NOT COMPLYING WITH RULES AT HOME, AND/OR RUNNING AWAY. AIMS TO PREVENT FUTURE INVOLVEMENT WITH THE COURT SYSTEM BY INCREASING RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIORS AT HOME, SCHOOL, AND IN THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAM SERVED 68 YOUTH.
  9. $150,004 spent. SECOND ROUND - SECOND ROUND IS AN AFTER-SCHOOL INTERVENTION PROGRAM THAT USES BOXING, FITNESS, AND EXERCISE TO HELP YOUTH BUILD STRENGTH AND SKILLS NEEDED TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES AND FIND SUCCESS. PROGRAM AIMS TO HELP YOUTH IMPROVE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE,LEARN SELF-DISCIPLINE, DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND INCREASE OVERALL HEALTH AND WELLBEING. PROGRAM SERVED 83 YOUTH.
  10. $79,652 spent. SCHOOL-BASED DIVERSION - PROVIDES DIVERSION OPPORTUNITY TO YOUTH FACING JUVENILE PETITIONS/COMPLAINTS. PROGRAM SERVED 44 YOUTH.
  11. $55,308 spent. HUMAN TRAFFICKING COMMISSION - PROVIDES SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO ARE IN CRISIS FROM HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE.
  12. $893,112 spent. GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES - INCLUDES GRANT SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES FUNDED BY FOUNDATIONS THAT BENEFIT MULTIPLE PROGRAMS OF HAVEN HOUSE SERVICES TO INCLUDE STAFF TRAINING ASSISTANCE AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, AS WELL AS OTHER EXPENSES NOT FUNDED BY GRANTS BUT BENEFIT THE ENTIRE AGENCY.

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 November 6, 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 March 1974.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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