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Harmony House Inc

EIN 76-0393953 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF HARMONY HOUSE, INC. IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY PERMANENT AND ALTERNATIVE HOUSING AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE TO HOMELESS PERSONS IN TEXAS, THROUGH A SUPPORTIVE, DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE COMMUNITY.

Income
$7.8 million
Spending
$7.8 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
-5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 82%
Employees
68
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$113,591, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 71% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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

    9 of 9 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 September 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 (7)
  1. $3.6 million spent. NEW BEGINNINGS: THIS PROGRAM IS A 200-UNIT PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND LIFE-SKILLS CLASSES TO CHRONICALLY HOMELESS PEOPLE. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED WITH RESOURCES THAT FOCUS ON ENHANCING THEIR ABILITIES TO EXIT HOMELESSNESS AND REMAIN SELF-SUFFICIENT. HARMONY HOUSE PROVIDED SERVICES TO 240 CLIENTS THROUGH THE YEAR THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
  2. $2.7 million spent. THE HOUSING NAVIGATION CENTER IS THE BEST OPPORTUNITY TO REACH AND SERVE PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS THAT LIVE IN ENCAMPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. THIS IS A HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATION AND THEREFORE PROVIDES AN ENORMOUS OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPROVEMENT IN THESE SERVICES. THE NAVIGATION CENTER IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH A CONSISTENT, SAFE, AND STABLE LOCATION TO STAY WHILE THEY TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS TO HOUSING. GUESTS RECEIVE ONSITE CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING NAVIGATION, HEALTHCARE, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING, AND OTHER SERVICES.
  3. $570,196 spent. HARMONY HOUSE ALTERNATIVE HOUSING OPERATES A 128-BED, DORMITORY-STYLE RESIDENCE THAT PROVIDES MEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WITH SAFE, STABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WHILE THEY TRANSITION TOWARD PERMANENT HOUSING. RESIDENTS RECEIVE ONSITE CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING NAVIGATION, HEALTHCARE, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELING, MEALS, AND SECURE STORAGE. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM, AN ONSITE CLINIC AND GOLD CARD ELIGIBILITY OFFICE SERVE RESIDENTS AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES 16 VA BRIDGE BEDS DEDICATED TO VETERANS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. ALTERNATIVE HOUSING SERVES HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY.
  4. $28,770 spent. VENDING MACHINE
  5. $238,586 spent. THE JOHN LANGSTON HOUSE IS A 7-BED NEGATIVE AIRFLOW ISOLATION FACILITY, POSSIBLE THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF HOUSTON, THAT PROVIDES MEDICAL TREATMENT AND HOUSING FOR HOMELESS PERSONS WITH INFECTIOUS TUBERCULOSIS. THIS IS THE ONLY FACILITY OF ITS KIND IN THE STATE AND CONTINUES TO HAVE AN INCREDIBLY POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY AND HAS RESULTED IN A DRASTIC REDUCTION OF REPORTED CASES OF INFECTIOUS TUBERCULOSIS. 18 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED AT THIS FACILITY OVER THE PAST YEAR.
  6. $202,595 spent. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA), OUR VA BRIDGE BEDS PROGRAM OFFERS 16 DEDICATED BEDS FOR UNHOUSED VETERANS, STRATEGICALLY LOCATED WITHIN OUR WORKER DORM. THIS UNIQUE SETTING PROVIDES NOT ONLY SAFE SHELTER BUT ALSO ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICESENSURING OUR VETERANS RECEIVE THE CARE, RESPECT, AND COMMUNITY THEY DESERVE. DESIGNED TO MEET THE URGENT NEEDS OF VETERANS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A CLEAR PATH TOWARD STABILITY, HEALING, AND LONG-TERM INDEPENDENCE.
  7. $118,217 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 July 1993.

    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.

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