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Haven of Hope

EIN 84-1479555 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FEED AND CLOTHE THE HOMELESS.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
30
Volunteers
0

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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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, 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)
  1. $1.8 million spent. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT NEED FOR SERVICES GEARED TOWARDS HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT COLORADO. DATA FROM METRO DENVER HOMELESS INITIATIVE'S 2019 POINT IN TIME SURVEY REPORTED OVER 5,700 INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN THE DENVER METRO AREA. 43% OF METRO DENVER RESIDENTS REPORTED HAVING FAMILY OR FRIENDS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS. DUE TO THE PREVALENCE OF HOMELESSNESS, HAVEN OF HOPE CONTINUES THE CHARGE TO PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED BASIC EMERGENCY AID, AS WELL AS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO A HIGHLY VULNERABLE POPULATION.HAVEN OF HOPE HAS LEARNED THAT INITIALLY MEETING TANGIBLE NEEDS IS AN EFFECTIVE STRATEGY FOR BUILDING TRUST AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WHICH ULTIMATELY LEADS TO CLIENTS PARTICIPATING IN WORK TRAINING, FINDING GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT, AND EVENTUALLY PERMANENT HOUSING. WHILE OTHER ORGANIZATIONS DO SERVE DENVER'S HOMELESS POPULATION, FEW HAVE THE CAPACITY TO SERVE OVER 800 MEALS A DAY, WHILE ALSO COMPREHENSIVELY ADDRESSING BASIC NEEDS AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT. HAVEN OF HOPE IS THE ONLY PLACE WHERE CLIENTS CAN TAKE A PRIVATE SHOWER AND ONE OF THE FEW PLACES WHERE LAUNDRY SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. HAVEN OF HOPE WORKS CLOSELY WITH OTHER DENVER AGENCIES TO AVOID UNNECESSARY DUPLICATION OF SERVICES. ONE OF THE SIGNATURE SERVICES HAVEN OF HOPE OFFERS IS RESTAURANT-STYLE MEALS. RATHER THAN WAITING IN LINE FOR THEIR FOOD, GUESTS ARE SEATED AND SERVED A MEAL BY VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF, RESTORING A SENSE OF DIGNITY. HAVEN OF HOPE PROVIDES HOT BREAKFAST, A HOT FOUR COURSE LUNCH, AND A SACK LUNCH FOR CLIENTS WHO WORK IN THE COMMUNITY. HAVEN OF HOPE ASSISTS CLIENTS IN STAYING CONNECTED TO THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING PHONE SERVICE, INTERNET ACCESS, AND MAILBOXES FOR RECEIVING WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE AND SECURING IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS. HAVEN OF HOPE ALSO PROVIDES ANCILLARY SERVICES, SUCH AS AN EYE CLINIC, DENTAL SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, WOUND CARE, AND COMPLEMENTARY INTEGRATIVE HEALTH OFFERINGS SUCH AS YOGA, ACUPUNCTURE AND MASSAGE THERAPY. DUE TO EXPOSURE TO THE ELEMENTS, UNSANITARY CONDITIONS, MALNUTRITION, STRESS AND ADDICTIVE SUBSTANCES, HOMELESS PERSONS ARE MUCH MORE LIKELY TO SUFFER FROM A MYRIAD OF HEALTH PROBLEMS. THOSE IN NEED OF TREATMENT OFTEN FAIL TO RECEIVE ADEQUATE CARE DUE TO LACK OF ACCESS TO HEALTH INSURANCE AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY AND LOCATION OF TREATMENT FACILITIES. PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIERS, SUCH AS EMBARRASSMENT AND SELF-CONSCIOUSNESS ABOUT APPEARANCE AND HYGIENE WHEN LIVING ON THE STREETS, ALSO PREVENT MANY HOMELESS PEOPLE FROM SEEKING TREATMENT WHEN ILL. THE ADDITION OF THESE SERVICES BOLSTERS HAVEN OF HOPE'S EFFORTS TO PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF CARE AND SUPPORT TO EMPOWER MARGINALIZED INDIVIDUALS TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES AND THRIVE. ADDITIONALLY, THE AGENCY CREATES ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNIITES FOR THE HOMELESS BY OFFERING WORK WITHIN HAVEN OF HOPE. CURRENTLY 10 PARTIICIPANTS WORK AS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES WITH BENEFITS IN THE CUSTODIAL, LAUNDRY, AND GUEST SERVICES DEPARTMENTS. AS THEY WORK, CLIENTS LEARN AND PRACTICE SKILLS THAT CAN HELP LEAD THEM TO HIGHER-PAYING JOBS. CLIENTS ARE EMPOWERED BY THE INVESTMENT THE STAFF IS MAKING IN THEM, AS WELL AS BY THE INVESTMENT THEY ARE MAKING IN THEMSELVES.

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 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 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 July 1999.

    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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