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Neighborhood House

EIN 61-0445842 · Louisville, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS A WHOLE-FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED IN LOUISVILLE'S WEST END. OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES BY CREATING A COMMUNITY OF OPPORTUNITY. TOGETHER WITH OUR MEMBERS, WE CONNECT TO ONE ANOTHER AND TO RESOURCES, BREAK DOWN BARRIERS, ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE, AND INVEST IN FUTURES. OUR VISION IS THAT ALL NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE FAMILIES ARE THRIVING. FOUNDED IN 1896, NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE HAS SERVED SEVEN GENERATIONS OF LOUISVILLE FAMILIES. OUR FIVE PRIMARY PROGRAM AREAS SERVE MEMBERS "FROM THE TWINKLE TO THE WRINKLE."

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
56
Volunteers
130
Highest pay
$130,588, 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: 45 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 (4)
  1. $1.1 million spent. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC) PROVIDES A HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING CENTER FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS TO FIVE YEARS OLD. FAMILIES PAY LITTLE TO NO FEES FOR TUITION, MAKING THE CDC AN ACCESSIBLE OPTION FOR CHILD CARE AND A RICH LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. APPROXIMATELY 90% OF STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM THE CDC KINDERGARTEN-READY EACH YEAR.
  2. $656,452 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES DAILY AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE. CHILDREN LEARN SKILLS THAT HELP THEM BE ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY PREPARED FOR SUCCESS.
  3. $529,885 spent. FAMILY SERVICES COMPRISED OF THREE PRIMARY SERVICES, INCLUDING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AN EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY AND THE PATHWAYS PROGRAM. FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERVICES BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH CAREGIVERS, CONNECTING THEM TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND ORGANIZING EVENTS THAT STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, SUCH AS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, FAMILY GAME NIGHTS AND A MONTHLY NEIGHBORHOOD NITE. THE EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY HELPS FAMILIES STRETCH THEIR GROCERY BUDGETS WITH STAPLES AND FRESH PRODUCE AS ONE OF THE FEW FOOD BANKS OPEN FIVE DAYS A WEEK IN THE WEST END. THE PATHWAYS PROGRAM PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND CAREER READINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 16 THROUGH 24 YEARS OLD.
  4. $43,689 spent. FOUR SEASONS PROGRAM PROVIDES DAILY ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL CONNECTIONS AND HEALTHY MEALS FOR SENIOR ADULTS 55 YEARS AND OLDER.

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 October 1972.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: The Neighborhood House Assn (San Diego, CA), EIN 95-1648184. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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