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His Keepsake Inc

EIN 85-4143440 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

The Mission of His Keepsakes Inc is to empower participants to lead fulfilling lives in a family-like environment across Central Region Maryland.

Income
$778,535
Spending
$770,842
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
-1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
11
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$48,046, member and cfo

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

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 614% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1575% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 87 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (6)
  1. $157,630 spent. HIS KEEPSAKE - RESIDENCIAL DDA - His Keepsake Inc. successfully housed its first Residential DDA individual in January 2024. In addition the agency acquired three DDA Personal Support clients during the year. Through ongoing networking efforts we have been able to build strong relationships with partnering organizations and industry professionals.
  2. $140,934 spent. AGAPE WAY - OMHC - The Agape Way expanded its OMHC program significantly in 2024 by hiring three licensed therapists and strengthening its clinical team. The program provides individual therapy diagnostic evaluations and ongoing mental health support for youth and adults.
  3. $136,820 spent. HIS KEEPSAKE - DDA- PERSONAL SUPPORT - During 2024 His Keepsake acquired three new Personal Support clients expanding its reach within the DDA community. Services included in-home support community engagement skill-building and assistance with independent living goals.
  4. $76,183 spent. IOP The Agape Way enhanced its substance abuse treatment services by hiring a dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor to supervise the Intensive Outpatient Program. Clients participated in group therapy relapse-prevention support and community-based recovery activities.
  5. $67,090 spent. PRP The PRP program added a Rehabilitation Specialist and four Case Managers to meet rising community needs. Services focused on skill-building daily living support linkage to resources and helping clients transition toward independent functioning.
  6. $32,457 spent. RH 3.1 The organization continued strong community engagement efforts by providing school uniforms and supplies distributing Thanksgiving meals adopting a family for Christmas and sponsoring a client outing to an Orioles game as part of their recovery program.

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 November 2021.

    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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