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Homestretch Inc

EIN 58-2051038 · Roswell, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOMESTRETCH SUPPORTS AND GUIDES WORKING, HOMELESS FAMILIES TOWARD STABILITY IN FINANCES, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING AND FAMILY-LIFE. THEIR GOAL IS THAT EACH GRADUATING FAMILY MOVES INTO PERMANENT, SUSTAINABLE HOUSING WITH IMPROVED EMPLOYMENT, REDUCED DEBT AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO PREVENT FUTURE HOMELESSNESS. HOMESTRETCH OFFERS HOMELESS PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE WHILE HELPING THEM ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF THEIR SITUATION AND RETURN TO A LIFE OF SELF-RELIANCE AND STABILITY. THROUGH THE WORK OF DEDICATED STAFF, VOLUNTEER MENTOR TEAMS, JOB COACHING AND LIFESKILLS WORKSHOPS, FAMILIES ARE ARMED WITH IMPORTANT TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED.

Income
$808,726
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
-4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
13
Volunteers
588
Highest pay
$110,994, executive director

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

Weak: 46 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 66% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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: 91 out of 100.

  • 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

    6 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. $1.0 million spent. HOMESTRETCH IS PLEASED TO SHARE THAT DURING FY23-24, WE MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN ADVANCING OUR MISSION TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING WHILE EMPOWERING FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE AND LONG-TERM STABILITY. OVER THE PAST YEAR, WE INCREASED OUR HOUSING UNIT OCCUPANCY FROM 60% TO 97%, ALLOWING US TO DELIVER OUTCOMES-BASED SERVICES TO OVER 91 INDIVIDUALS IN OUR HOUSING PROGRAM AND NAVIGATIONAL SERVICES TO 840 INDIVIDUALS, FOR A TOTAL OF 931 PEOPLE SERVED. THIS GROWTH IN OCCUPANCY, UP FROM 69% TO 97%, WAS ACHIEVED THROUGH EFFICIENT PROGRAM TRANSITIONS AND DILIGENT MANAGEMENT OF UNIT TURNOVER, ENSURING MORE FAMILIES COULD ACCESS SAFE, STABLE HOUSING.THROUGH EFFICIENT PROGRAM TRANSITIONS AND PROACTIVE MANAGEMENT OF UNIT TURNOVER, MORE FAMILIES ACCESSED THE STABILITY THEY NEED TO PURSUE BRIGHTER FUTURES. THE OUTCOMES-BASED PROGRAM MODEL PRODUCED STRONG, MEASURABLE RESULTS:-68% OF CLIENTS BOOSTED THEIR WAGES BY AN AVERAGE OF $2.28 PER HOUR, GENERATING A COLLECTIVE ANNUAL WAGE INCREASE OF $71,136.-63% OF CLIENTS IMPROVED THEIR CREDIT SCORES BY MORE THAN 50 POINTS, WITH THE HIGHEST REACHING 735.-CLIENTS COLLECTIVELY SAVED $38,912, WITH 96% ACTIVELY WORKING TOWARD THE GOAL OF SAVING THREE MONTHS' LIVING EXPENSES.CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING ALSO ACHIEVED SIGNIFICANT IMPACT. AFTER PARTICIPATING IN THE SUMMER ENRICHMENT INITIATIVE, THE PERCENTAGE OF YOUTH PERFORMING AT GRADE LEVEL INCREASED FROM 24% TO 53%. ALL PARTICIPANTS IMPROVED THEIR MATH OR READING GRADES BY AN AVERAGE OF 7 POINTS DURING THE SUBSEQUENT SCHOOL YEAR, WHILE CLASSROOM BEHAVIORAL ISSUES DROPPED SHARPLY FROM 50% TO JUST 8%.THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM EXPERIENCED ROBUST GROWTH, EXPANDING FROM 209 TO 588 VOLUNTEERS WHO CONTRIBUTED OVER 1,821 HOURS IN ADMINISTRATIVE AND DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES AND 2,006 HOURS IN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND HOUSING TRANSITIONS.THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS UNDERSCORE HOMESTRETCH'S COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH-PROVIDING FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WITH THE FINANCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL RESOURCES NECESSARY FOR LASTING SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND SUCCESS. BY TRANSLATING DATA INTO COMPELLING OUTCOMES AND FOCUSING ON TANGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS, HOMESTRETCH DEMONSTRATES ITS VITAL ROLE IN BUILDING STRONGER, MORE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES.

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? 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 November 1994.

    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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