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Gerards House

EIN 74-2834283 · Santa Fe, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GERARD'S HOUSE IS A SAFE SPACE FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN, TEENAGERS AND FAMILIES WHERE HEALING HAPPENS THROUGH ACCEPTANCE AND PEER SUPPORT.

Income
$761,369
Spending
$605,495
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
15.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
11
Volunteers
72
Highest pay
$97,884, executive di

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 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. $423,688 spent. GERARDS HOUSE PROVIDES SAFE PLACES FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHERE HEALING HAPPENS THROUGH ACCEPTANCE AND PEER SUPPORT. WHEN A CHILD OR TEENAGER EXPERIENCES THE DEATH OR SEPARATION OF A PARENT OR OTHER LOVED ONE, ADULTS IN THEIR LIVES OFTEN WANT TO HELP BUT ARE NOT SURE HOW. THATS WHERE GERARDS HOUSE COMES IN. WE OFFER FREE, WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS THAT NORMALIZE THE GRIEF PROCESS AND PROVIDE WAYS TO HEAL, INCLUDING ART, PLAY AND MEMORIALIZING RITUALS. IN GROUPS YOUTH CAN BE WITH PEERS WHO HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED LIFE-CHANGING LOSS AND KNOW THEY ARE NOT ALONE. IN 2025,85% OF THE INDIVIDUALS OUR ORGANIZATION SERVES ARE LIVING IN POVERTY. AS A RESULT, GERARDS HOUSE SERVICES ARE HOLISTIC IN THAT WE ADDRESS AS MANY NEEDS AS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAMILIES WHO PARTICIPATE. IN MANY PROGRAMS WE ADMINISTER NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND CONNECT CAREGIVERS WITH APPROPRIATE RESOURCES WHETHER IT'S THROUGH FOOD DRIVES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM GERARDS HOUSE OR VIA OUR COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS. FOR EVERYTHING FROM FAMILY THERAPY SERVICES TO RENTAL ASSISTANCE,PARTICIPANTS CAN TRUST GERARDS HOUSE TO ACCOMPANY THEM WITHOUT FEAR OF JUDGMENT. IN 2025, GERARDS HOUSE FACILITATED 28 WEEKLY GRIEF GROUPS ON-SITE, THROUGHOUT SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND HAS SINCE EXPANDED INTO THE ESPAOLA VALLEY AND SURROUNDING PUEBLOS. OVER THE YEAR, WE SUPPORTED MORE THAN 1,700 CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS WITH FREE GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES. GERARDS HOUSE PROVIDES SAFE PLACES FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHERE HEALING HAPPENS THROUGH ACCEPTANCE AND PEER SUPPORT. WHEN A CHILD OR TEENAGER EXPERIENCES THE DEATH OR SEPARATION OF A PARENT OR OTHER LOVED ONE, ADULTS IN THEIR LIVES OFTEN WANT TO HELP BUT ARE NOT SURE HOW. THATS WHERE GERARDS HOUSE COMES IN. WE OFFER FREE, WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS THAT NORMALIZE THE GRIEF PROCESS AND PROVIDE WAYS TO HEAL, INCLUDING ART, PLAY AND MEMORIALIZING RITUALS. IN GROUPS YOUTH CAN BE WITH PEERS WHO HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED LIFE-CHANGING LOSS AND KNOW THEY ARE NOT ALONE. IN 2025,85% OF THE INDIVIDUALS OUR ORGANIZATION SERVES ARE LIVING IN POVERTY. AS A RESULT, GERARDS HOUSE SERVICES ARE HOLISTIC IN THAT WE ADDRESS AS MANY NEEDS AS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAMILIES WHO PARTICIPATE. IN MANY PROGRAMS WE ADMINISTER NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND CONNECT CAREGIVERS WITH APPROPRIATE RESOURCES WHETHER IT'S THROUGH FOOD DRIVES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM GERARDS HOUSE OR VIA OUR COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS. FOR EVERYTHING FROM FAMILY THERAPY SERVICES TO RENTAL ASSISTANCE,PARTICIPANTS CAN TRUST GERARDS HOUSE TO ACCOMPANY THEM WITHOUT FEAR OF JUDGMENT. IN 2025, GERARDS HOUSE FACILITATED 28 WEEKLY GRIEF GROUPS ON-SITE, THROUGHOUT SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND HAS SINCE EXPANDED INTO THE ESPAOLA VALLEY AND SURROUNDING PUEBLOS. OVER THE YEAR, WE SUPPORTED MORE THAN 1,700 CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS WITH FREE GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 December 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 June 1998.

    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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