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Barrett Foundation Inc

EIN 85-0336208 · Albuquerque, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO END HOMELESSNESS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN BY PROVIDING SHELTER, HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.

Income
$5.9 million
Spending
$4.7 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 62%
Employees
44
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$93,515, ceo

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

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 59% 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 74% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 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 June 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 (4)
  1. $2.6 million spent. THE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES LEASING ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS AND HAVE A DOCUMENTED DISABILITY. IN ADDITION TO LEASING ASSISTANCE, PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT TO ASSIST WITH OVERCOMING BARRIERS, STRENGTHENING LIFE SKILLS, ACCESSING SERVICES, AND CONNECTS TO RESOURCES.
  2. $752,740 spent. BRIDGES RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SECURE STABLE HOUSING AND PROVIDE RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS BASED ON NEED. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT TO ASSIST WITH OVERCOMING BARRIERS, STRENGTHING LIFE SKILLS, INCREASING INCOME, APPLYING FOR ENTITLEMENTS, CONNECTING TO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND SERVICES, AND BUILDING PARTICIPANTS' CAPACITY TO MAINTAIN HOUSING AT PROGRAM EXIT.
  3. $286,496 spent. BARRETT HOUSE SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN: IN MAY 1995, BARRETT FOUNDATION OPENED BARRETT HOUSE, A SHELTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN ALBUQUERQUE, NM. BARRETT HOUSE SERVICES AN AVERAGE OF 35 WOMEN AND CHILDREN EVERY NIGHT, PROVIDING THREE MEALS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING FOOD AND SHELTER, ALL RESIDENTS RECEIVE ONE-ON-ONE CASE MANAGEMENT TO HELP SECURE LONG-TERM STABLE HOUSING. THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH PARTNER AGENCIES, RESIDENTS ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO CAREER COUNSELING, MEDICAL AND DENTAL BENEFITS, AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING FOR CHILDREN, HEALTH/WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, COOKING AND GARDENING LESSONS, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROVIDE LIFE SKILLS.
  4. $270,044 spent. INCA STREET, LLC LOCATED IN ALBUQUERQUE, NM IS A SINGLE MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FORMED JUNE 15, 2019 BY THE GREATER ALBUQUERQUE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP (GAHP)AND ON MAY 15, 2020, BARRETT FOUNDATION, INC. BECAME THE SOLE MEMBER AND MANAGER. INCA STREET, LLC'S PURPOSE IS TO ENGAGE IN PURCHASING, OWNING, HOLDING, TRADING, DEVELOPING, IMPROVING, MANAGING, MORTGAGING, LEASING, OR SELLING OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY. THE PROGRAMS OPERATED BY INCA STREET, LLC ARE: INCA STREET DEVELOPMENT. THIS PROJECT PROVIDES 12 RESIDENTAL UNITS. NINE UNITS SHALL BE USED FOR HOUSEHOLDS AT OR BELOW 60% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI) AND THREE UNITS SHALL BE USED FOR HOUSEHOLDS AT OR BELOW 50% OF AMI.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 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 February 1986.

    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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