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Alpha House of Pinellas County Inc

EIN 59-1991525 · St Petersburg, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND SUPPORTING SERVICES TO HOMELESS PREGNANT WOMEN AND TEENS, NEW MOTHERS WITH INFANTS, AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING CRISIS PREGNANCIES.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
13.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 42%
Employees
24
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$90,905, exec dir

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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 (3)
  1. $790,777 spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM LICENSED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, ALPHA HOUSE'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVES UP TO 16 WOMEN AND 16 INFANTS IN A SUPPORTIVE TRANSITIONAL LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WHO ARE PREGNANT OR PARENTING. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO HELP RESIDENTS ACHIEVE LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY. PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO ENGAGE IN EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING WHILE IN THE PROGRAM. EACH RESIDENT IS SUPPORTED BY A DEDICATED, FULL-TIME CASE MANAGER WHO COORDINATES INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES, INCLUDING MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION, WIC, AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. IN ADDITION, RESIDENTS WORK CLOSELY WITH A FULL-TIME LIFE SKILLS EDUCATOR WHO PROVIDES BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP INSTRUCTION IN ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS BUDGETING, MEAL PLANNING, JOB READINESS, INTERVIEW SKILLS, LAUNDRY, AND CHILDCARE, INCLUDING CPR AND FIRST AID. A FULL-TIME COUNSELOR ALSO PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING. APPROXIMATELY 90% OF RESIDENTS HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR ABUSE, AND SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THESE COMPLEX NEEDS. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 45 FAMILIES ANNUALLY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM LICENSED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, ALPHA HOUSE'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVES UP TO 16 WOMEN AND 16 INFANTS IN A SUPPORTIVE TRANSITIONAL LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WHO ARE PREGNANT OR PARENTING. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO HELP RESIDENTS ACHIEVE LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY. PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO ENGAGE IN EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING WHILE IN THE PROGRAM. EACH RESIDENT IS SUPPORTED BY A DEDICATED, FULL-TIME CASE MANAGER WHO COORDINATES INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES, INCLUDING MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION, WIC, AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. IN ADDITION, RESIDENTS WORK CLOSELY WITH A FULL-TIME LIFE SKILLS EDUCATOR WHO PROVIDES BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP INSTRUCTION IN ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS BUDGETING, MEAL PLANNING, JOB READINESS, INTERVIEW SKILLS, LAUNDRY, AND CHILDCARE, INCLUDING CPR AND FIRST AID. A FULL-TIME COUNSELOR ALSO PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING. APPROXIMATELY 90% OF RESIDENTS HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR ABUSE, AND SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THESE COMPLEX NEEDS. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 45 FAMILIES ANNUALLY
  2. $1,256 spent. OUTREACH PROGRAM ALPHA HOUSE'S OUTREACH PROGRAM SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL BABY AND MATERNITY ITEMS AT NO COST. THE PROGRAM OPERATES THREE DAYS PER WEEK, AND FAMILIES MAY ACCESS SERVICES ONCE EVERY 30 DAYS. AVAILABLE ITEMS INCLUDE DIAPERS, FORMULA, BABY FOOD, MATERNITY AND BABY CLOTHING, AND LARGER ITEMS SUCH AS CRIBS AND STROLLERS WHEN AVAILABLE. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, ALPHA HOUSE SERVES APPROXIMATELY 2,000 FAMILIES EACH YEAR.
  3. $6,259 spent. DEEB HORIZONS DEEB HORIZONS IS AN INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR GRADUATES OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM WHO ARE READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARD SELF- SUFFICIENCY. LOCATED AT A SEPARATE SITE, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING AND CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR UP TO FOUR MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN AS THEY TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING.

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 January 1981.

    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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