Share House Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Organization is a non-profit organization providing crisis intervention and the continuum of care to address the causes and effects of family violence.
- Income
- $2.8 million
- Spending
- $2.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 5.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 74%
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 90
- Highest pay
- $99,066, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 30% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 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
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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 September 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)
- $2.0 million spent. The S.H.A.R.E. House, Inc. is a Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Center located in Douglasville, Georgia, serving women, children, and men impacted by domestic violence. For over 34 years, S.H.A.R.E. House has provided vital support and services to victims, expanding its reach to Douglas and Paulding Counties. This growth includes the establishment of a satellite office in Paulding County in 2018 and the creation of a Youth/Teen Center in 2019.Core Services and ProgramsEmergency Shelter: A 24-hour emergency shelter offers a safe haven for women and children fleeing domestic violence. The center operates a 24/7 crisis hotline staffed by trained advocates who provide emotional support, educational resources, emergency safe housing, and connections to additional resources.Legal Advocacy: Victims receive assistance with obtaining Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs) to safeguard them and their families. Advocates also support victims through legal processes such as bond hearings, paperwork for TPOs, court filings, attending hearings, offering emotional support, and maintaining follow-up contact.Social and Psychological Assessments: Individual and family strengths are evaluated to create comprehensive case plans tailored to their needs. Domestic violence screenings and assessments help determine the severity of abuse experienced by victims and their children.Support Groups: Weekly group sessions address various aspects of recovery and empowerment:1. Psycho-social Group: A 12-week curriculum exploring all facets of family violence.2. Trauma-Focused Support Groups: Help adults progress from anger and trauma to peace and control.3. Life Skills Management: Equips survivors with tools for independent and stable living.4. Children and Youth Support Groups: Focus on coping strategies, trauma and education to help promote positive outcomes and self-acceptance for the youth who have been exposed to the act of Family Violence.Comprehensive Case Management: Using Solution-Focused and Strength-Based therapies, case managers guide victims in developing personalized plans. They help bridge gaps in services, reduce barriers, and provide ongoing support.Specialized ProgramsTeen Center Program: Designed to help youth heal and thrive, the program fosters peer interactions, offering a safe space for expression. It educates participants about domestic violence and conflict resolution to empower them to break the cycle of abuse. Thereby, helping the youth to love self and develop the skills needed for adjusting to their environment and to develop positive goals to build self-worth. Safety Planning: Trained staff work closely with victims and their children to create personalized safety plans, ensuring their protection and readiness to respond to potential threats.Extended Housing: The agency offers Transitional Housing and Rapid Rehousing programs, providing financial support for up to 24 months. These services promote self-sufficiency and independence from abusive partners, including childcare, transportation, and life skills training.Trauma Counseling: Dedicated counselors help individuals process and recover from the impacts of abuse through therapeutic techniques.Support Groups for Adults: Safe spaces are created for survivors to share experiences, access emotional support, and build coping strategies. Key focus areas include emotional healing, stress management, self-esteem, and access to resources.Children Support Groups: Recognizing the unique needs of children affected by domestic violence, these groups provide: Safe Spaces: Encouraging emotional expression and connection. Emotional Support: Age-appropriate discussions to process their feelings. Skill Building: Resilience and coping strategies. Peer Support: Allowing children to connect with others who have had similar experiences, reducing feelings of isolation.Teen Dating Violence: Providing education and awareness training to youth on how to recognize the signs of Teen Dating Violence.Awareness and Education: The agency provides training and awareness activities to the community at large on the signs and symptoms of Domestic Violence. Services available to victims within the community.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 September 2025.
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 October 1990.
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 November 4, 2026.
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