House of Mary Corp
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- 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 House of Mary Corporation (THOM) provides transitional and supportive housing for justice-involved women reentering to the community. Our mission is to promote stability reduce recidivism and empower women through a trauma-informed, housing-first model. THOM offers safe housing combined wraparound services, including case management, mental health counseling, substance use recovery support, life skill training, job readiness, and transportation (Schedule O)
- Income
- $202,813
- Spending
- $135,568
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- -5.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 75%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
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
Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 326% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 27% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $135,568 spent. Transitional Supportive Housing for Justice-Involved Women - THOM provided transitional supportive housing and comprehensive reentry services to 50 justice-involved women in 2025. The program offers a structured, safe, and stable residential environment for up to 120 days, utilizing a housing-first trauma-informed care model designed to reduce recidivism and promote long-term self-sufficiency. Participants received individualized case management services, including assessment, service planning, and ongoing progress monitoring. THOM provided group and individual counseling to address trauma, mental health needs, and substance use recovery. Residents also participated in life skills training, including financial literacy, budgeting, communication, conflict resolution, and independent living preparation. The program emphasized economic stability and workforce reintegration, offering job readiness training, resume development, interview preparation, and direct employment placement through partnerships with local employers. Transportation assistance was provided to ensure access to employment, medical care, court obligations, and other essential services. Additional support included the provision of basic needs such as food, hygiene items, bedding, and household supplies upon entry. THOM maintained a structured and supervised living environment with 24/7 staff presence to ensure safety, accountability and program compliance. As a result of these services, participants demonstrated improved housing stability, increased employment engagement, enhanced life skills and reduced risk of recidivism. (See Schedule O) This program directly advances THOM's mission to restore dignity, promote independence, and create sustainable pathways for successful community reintegration among underserved populations.
- and reducing systemic barriers to successful reentry. The program strengthened participants' ability to maintain housing, sustain employment, and reintegrate into the community with long-term stability. Expenses and revenue are included in Program Service 1.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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