Milford Advocacy for the Homeless
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Milford Advocacy for the Homeless reduces homelessness and hardship by providing direct support resource navigation and coordinated services for individuals and families facing food insecurity housing instability and related barriers. MAH advances community wellbeing through programs that include daily community meals emergency food distribution laundry support senior center access identification assistance emergency response and transition support for newly housed clients. The organization exists to meet basic needs stabilize vulnerable neighbors and connect them with pathways toward longterm security.
- Income
- $95,854
- Spending
- $61,355
- Reserves
- 17 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (4)
- MAH through our Harvest Hub program provides food for seven public community dinners and distributes 22,000 nutritious meals to individuals and families facing insecurity in the Milford and Dover areas. Hot meals are provided daily. Power Packs are assembled to support clients during non-mealtimes containing a drink power bar fruit snack etc. Expanded additional services to Dover. This program ensured consistent access to nutritious food reduce hunger for individuals and families in crisis and supported stabilization efforts for vulnerable community members.
- Milford Advocacy for the Homeless sponsored annual Milford Senior Center memberships for homeless adults age 50 and older providing safe daytime space meals showers social activities and wellness programs. This support helped approximately 12 seniors reduce isolation access essential services and maintain stability while working toward longterm independence.
- Martha Gery served as the Program Manager for the Milford Code Purple Womens Shelter coordinating volunteers and overseeing nightly operations throughout the winter season. MAH organized meals new bedding clothing and essential supplies for women experiencing homelessness ensuring safe shelter consistent support and access to basic needs during extreme weather months.
- Additional services MAH operated year-round were Bounty to Blessings redistributed donated groceries and prepared foods; Blessing Boxes offered emergency food access; Laundry of Love supported working individuals with free laundry services; the ID Assistance Program helped clients obtain vital documents; and the Welcome Home Program supplied essential household goods to newly housed clients supporting long-term stability. The Journey Partner program was expanded to provide wraparound resources and coordinated services that help neighbors walk out of crisis and toward stability and independence.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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