Family Promise of Knoxville
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY-BASED RESPONSE THAT EMPOWERS AND EQUIPS FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING INSTABILITY TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE INDEPENDENCE.
- Income
- $349,354
- Spending
- $313,640
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- 13.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 1,500
- Highest pay
- $68,488, executive director
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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 13.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 26% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 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
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
- $175,665 spent. EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM - WE PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR FAMILIES WITH MINOR CHILDREN WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE THE SHORTEST STAY POSSIBLE FOR FAMILIES AND QUICKLY GET THEM INTO PERMANENT OR LONG-TERM HOUSING. BY PROVIDING SHELTER THAT IS SAFE, SECURE, TRAUMA-INFORMED, AND WITH LOW BARRIERS TO ACCESS, WE CAN SERVE FAMILIES WHO ARE MOST VULNERABLE AND NEED OUR HELP. THIS HELPS TO MITIGATE THE TRAUMA OF HOMELESSNESS, INCLUDING ADVERSE HEALTH OUTCOMES, CRIMINALIZATION OF HOMELESSNESS, AND THE TOXIC STRESS IMPACT ON CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
- $58,555 spent. PREVENTION & DIVERSION PROGRAM - FAMILY PROMISE OF KNOXVILLE PROVIDES SHORT-TERM DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES, INCLUDING RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, HELPING THEM AVOID EVICTION BY REMAINING IN THEIR CURRENT HOUSING, IF FEASIBLE. THEN, WE OFFER LONG-TERM STABILIZATION SUPPORT TO FAMILIES. THIS INCLUDES TENANCY TRAINING, CREDIT REPAIR/EDUCATION, LANDLORD MEDIATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND YOUTH SUPPORT. FOR PROSPECTIVE LANDLORDS, HAVING A FAMILY WORK WITH FAMILY PROMISE OF KNOXVILLE WILL BE AN ADVANTAGE.
- $29,277 spent. GOING HOME STAYING HOME STABILIZATION PROGRAM - FAMILY PROMISE OF KNOXVILLE PROVIDES LONG-TERM SUPPORT TO HELP FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN REMAIN STABLY HOUSED. THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE GONE THROUGH ONE OF OUR PROGRAMS.
- $29,277 spent. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING - AFTER COMPLETING OUR EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM, FAMILIES HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR OUR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM. IF ACCEPTED, THEY WILL LIVE IN OUR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROPERTY AND CONTINUE TO WORK WITH A CASE MANAGER FOR UP TO SIX MONTHS. THIS COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WILL HELP THEM MEET THE NECESSARY GOALS FOR TRANSITIONING INTO PERMANENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
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 November 2004.
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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