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Growing Home Inc

EIN 84-1461503 · Westminster, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY, GROWING HOME ADVANCES ACCESS TO FOOD, HOUSING, PARENTING EDUCATION, AND LIFELONG STABILITY TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE FOR THE FUTURE. GROWING HOME ENVISIONS A THRIVING AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY FOR ALL. OUR PARTICIPANT-CENTERED APPROACH TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, NURTURING CHILDREN, AND CONNECTING COMMUNITY FILLS A CRITICAL GAP FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WHO ARE EXPERIENCING IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM BARRIERS TO STABILITY AND SUCCESS.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
14.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 47%
Employees
36
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$167,626, ceo

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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 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

    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 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 (5)
  1. $989,085 spent. FOOD: GROWING HOME BELIEVES THAT ACCESS TO A WIDE VARIETY OF HEALTHY FOOD IS ESSENTIAL TO THE STABILITY OF OUR COMMUNITIES. WE PROVIDE A CHOICE- SHOPPING FOOD PANTRY MODEL OPEN FIVE SHIFTS A WEEK, WE OPERATE A SEASONAL COMMUNITY GARDEN, AND WE ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY IMPACT WORK THAT ALIGNS TO OUR PRIORITY PATHWAYS.
  2. $1.1 million spent. PARENTING EDUCATION: GROWING HOME HELPS CAREGIVERS ACQUIRE THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ENSURE THEIR CHILDREN AND FUTURE GENERATIONS ARE ON A PATH TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES EDUCATION AND COACHING ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PARENTING PRACTICES THAT HELP PREPARE KIDS FOR A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS. PROGRAMS ARE EVIDENCE-BASED AND SUPPORT A TWO-GENERATION APPROACH, INCLUDING THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS HOME VISITATION PROGRAM.
  3. $417,187 spent. LIFELONG STABILITY: GROWING HOME BELIEVES THAT THRIVING, STABLE COMMUNITIES CAN EXIST WHEN THE ORGANIZATION TAPS INTO THE RESILIENCY AND LEADERSHIP OF ITS PARTICIPANTS. COLLABORATIVE COACHING, RESOURCE NAVIGATION, CONNECTING COMMUNITY ARE PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON LONG-TERM STABILITY IN THE FORM OF CASE MANAGEMENT, GOAL SETTING, COMMUNITY IMPACT AND ENGAGEMENT. GROWING HOME FOCUSES ON COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY-LED PROJECTS SUCH AS A COMMUNITY GARDEN. OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOCUSES ON OUR PRIORITY PATHWAYS OF FOOD, HOUSING, PARENTING EDUCATION, AND LIFELONG STABILITY.
  4. $551,891 spent. HOUSING: GROWING HOME BELIEVES IN AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE HOUSING FOR ALL. OUR HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAM COMMITMENT-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT WITH GOAL SETTING, RENTAL/UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CONTINGENCY STAY ASSISTANCE, HOUSING ADVOCACY THAT INCLUDES COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT. THE GOAL IS FOR PARTICIPANTS AT TO BE STABLY HOUSED AND REMAIN STABLY HOUSED AT PROGRAM EXIT AND REMAIN STABLY HOUSED LONG-TERM.
  5. HOUSING: GROWING HOME BELIEVES IN AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE HOUSING FOR ALL. OUR HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAM COMMITMENT-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT WITH GOAL SETTING, RENTAL/UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CONTINGENCY STAY ASSISTANCE, HOUSING ADVOCACY THAT INCLUDES COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT. THE GOAL IS FOR PARTICIPANTS AT TO BE STABLY HOUSED AND REMAIN STABLY HOUSED AT PROGRAM EXIT AND REMAIN STABLY HOUSED LONG-TERM.

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 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? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 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 September 1998.

    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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