Madis House Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Madis Houses mission is to provide a safe welcoming and judgment-free community for young adults living with mental health challenges or recovering from substance use disorder. Entirely free of charge Madis House offers a non-clinical space where individuals can connect through peer support creative expression and wellness activities that nurture emotional healing and resilience.Rooted in compassion and understanding Madis House works to prevent suicide reduce isolation and build a supportive network of peers who share similar experiences. By fostering authentic connection and belonging Madis House helps young people rediscover purpose confidence and hope outside traditional treatment environments.More than a placeit is a community of acceptance empathy and love dedicated to ensuring no young adult ever feels alone in their mental health journey
- Income
- $1.3 million
- Spending
- $431,252
- Spent on programs
- 59%
- Reserves
- 83 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 95%
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 133
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 83.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 68% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 14% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1559% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2518 of 18 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- $254,856 spent. Madis House operates a free peer-led community space for young adults ages 18 to 30 living with mental health challenges or in recovery from substance use. The center provides a safe stigma-free environment where members can connect through group activities creative workshops and casual conversation-reducing isolation and promoting hope and healing outside of clinical settings. Services are provided its members at no cost. New members were added at an average of 100 per month with about 1400 at the end of 2024. The drop-in model allows participants to engage at their own comfort level fostering trust and belonging. Objective: To prevent suicide and crisis escalation by offering consistent community connection and supportive relationships rooted in understanding and compassion. Long-term Goal: To create a sustainable model of peer-driven mental health support that can be replicated in other communities
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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