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Monroe Harding Inc

EIN 62-0476670 · Nashville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SINCE 1893, MONROE HARDING CHANGES YOUNG PEOPLE'S LIVES. WE STEP IN AS A FAMILY, PROVIDING HOMES, HEALING, AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE VITAL TO HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE SUCCEED.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
38.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Employees
51
Volunteers
158
Highest pay
$158,543, ceo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 38.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 37 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 (3)
  1. $1.1 million spent. MONROE HARDING'S FOSTER CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDREN IN STATE CUSTODY WITH SAFE, TRAUMAINFORMED CARE HOMES WHILE THEY AWAIT PERMANENCY, EITHER THROUGH REUNIFICATION WITH BIRTH FAMILY OR ADOPTION. MH BEGINS BY IDENTIFYING AND RECRUITING FOSTER CARE FAMILIES AND ASSISTING THEM IN OFFERING HEALING HOMES THROUGH FAMILY AND GROUP OPPORTUNITIES SUPPORTING THE FOSTER & BIRTH FAMILIES TO DETERMINE THE YOUTH'S BEST OPTIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL GROWTH. SPECIFIC OUTCOMES INCLUDE SATISFACTION AS WELL AS YOUTH MEETING INDIVIDUAL GOALS.
  2. $933,799 spent. MONROE HARDING'S SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES PROVIDE SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR YOUTH (AGE 18-26), WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE HOMELESS, AS THEY HEAL FROM PAST TRAUMA. SERVICES INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, OPPORTUNITIES FOR POST HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION, SHORTTERM AND LONGTERM GOAL SETTING, AND PARTICIPATION IN SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS AS THEY PLAN A JOURNEY TO SELFSUFFICIENCY. SPECIFIC OUTCOMES INCLUDE SATISFACTION AS WELL AS YOUTH MEETING INDIVIDUAL GOALS.
  3. $801,621 spent. MONROE HARDING'S RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES VULNERABLE YOUNG ADULTS (AGE 16-26) A SAFE SPACE AND OPPORTUNITIES TO DISCOVER AND CREATE A SELF-DETERMINED FUTURE. WE PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY RESOURCE CONNECTION, PARENTING CLASSES AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR YOUNG ADULTS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1950.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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