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Providence Network

EIN 74-2505406 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDENCE NETWORK IS AN URBAN,CHRISTIAN FAITH BASED, TRANSFORMATIONAL HOUSING ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS IMPOVERISHED MEN, WOMEN AND FAMILIES HEAL FROM ADDICTIONS, ABUSE AND HOMELESSNESS TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT, PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. WE ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH A LIVING-IN-COMMUNITY MODEL THAT INCLUDES A 2-YEAR "FIRSTSTEP" TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM OF INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, GROUP THERAPY, VOCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, SPIRITUAL NURTURANCE, AND STRICT ACCOUNTABILITY WITH "24/7" LIVE-IN STAFF. GRADUATES ARE ABLE TO CONTINUE THEIR GROWTH IN OUR "NEXTSTEP" DRUG & ALCOHOL-FREE AFFORDABLE AND SUPPORTIVE APARTMENT COMMUNITIES.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-14.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
40
Volunteers
155

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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

    7 of 7 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.

  • 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 March 31, 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. $2.1 million spent. THE CHRISTIAN FAITH BASED ORGANIZATION OPERATES SIX TRANSFORMATIONAL HOUSING PROPERTIES IN DENVER, COLORADO. THIS INCLUDES THREE LEVEL 1 "FIRSTSTEP" TRANSITIONAL HOMES AND THREE LEVEL 2 "NEXTSTEP" COMMUNITIES. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN TRANSITION WHO ARE RECOVERING FROM ADDICTIONS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND/OR HOMELESSNESS. THE FIRSTSTEP PROGRAM PROVIDES SUBSIDIZED HOUSING, FOOD, COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, AND HEALTHY SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. THE NEXTSTEP COMMUNITIES OFFER AFFORDABLE RENTS IN A HEALTHY, SOBER LIVING ENVIRONMENT WITH ACCESS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AS NEEDED. ON ANY GIVEN DAY, OUR SIX HOMES CAN SERVE UP TO 160 PEOPLE. IN FY 2024-25 WE SERVED A TOTAL OF 177 MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 March 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 December 1988.

    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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