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Family Promise of Greater Denver Inc

EIN 84-1367869 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER DENVER EMPOWERS FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING INSTABILITY TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE INDEPENDENCE THROUGH A COMMUNITY-BASED RESPONSE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, PREVENTION AND DIVERSION ASSISTANCE, RENTAL AND BRIDGE HOUSING SUPPORT, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THAT HELP FAMILIES SECURE AND MAINTAIN SAFE, STABLE HOUSING

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
20
Volunteers
600
Highest pay
$88,802, executive director

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% 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 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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

    0 of 5

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

  • 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 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 (4)
  1. $457,929 spent. SHELTER: FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER DENVER PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. IN 2024, THE DEMAND FOR SERVICES CONTINUED TO RISE, AND THE ORGANIZATION SERVED OVER 50 FAMILIES THROUGH ITS SHELTER ROTATION AND STATIC-SITE PROGRAMS. FAMILIES RECEIVED THREE MEALS PER DAY, SAFE OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO SHOWER AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES, AND INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT FOCUSED ON HOUSING NAVIGATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND FAMILY STABILITY. THE PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES BUILD THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING.
  2. $148,005 spent. KEYS TO STABILITY PROGRAM - PREVENTION AND DIVERSION SERVICES: THE KEYS TO STABILITY PROGRAM PREVENTS HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING TARGETED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND REFERRALS TO FAMILIES AT IMMINENT RISK OF LOSING HOUSING. IN 2024, FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER DENVER HELPED MORE THAN 45 HOUSEHOLDS AVOID EVICTION OR SECURE NEW HOUSING THROUGH RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, LANDLORD MEDIATION, AND CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. FAMILIES ALSO RECEIVED BUDGETING AND EMPLOYMENT COACHING TO STRENGTHEN LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY. BY INTERVENING EARLY, THE PROGRAM REDUCES SHELTER ENTRIES AND PROMOTES LASTING HOUSING SECURITY.
  3. $111,854 spent. BRIDGE AND TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (TBRA) PROGRAMS - TRANSITIONAL AND LONG-TERM HOUSING SUPPORT: FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER DENVER OPERATES BRIDGE HOUSING UNITS AND TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (TBRA) PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND RENTAL SUBSIDIES TO HELP FAMILIES BRIDGE THE GAP TO INDEPENDENCE. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED OVER 25 FAMILIES WITH TEMPORARY HOUSING, ONGOING RENTAL SUPPORT, AND WRAPAROUND CASE MANAGEMENT. PARTICIPANTS WORKED WITH HOUSING NAVIGATORS TO BUILD CREDIT, INCREASE INCOME, AND TRANSITION INTO SUSTAINABLE PERMANENT HOUSING. THESE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ENSURE FAMILIES HAVE THE SUPPORT NEEDED TO REMAIN STABLY HOUSED.
  4. $134,588 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS: GENERAL PROGRAM, PREVENTION, RAPID RESOLUTION, EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE.

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

  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 December 2024.

    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 August 1997.

    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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