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Project Monas House

EIN 88-0775918 · Buffalo, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Project Monas House exists to shed light on the terrible crime of human trafficking, to restore those who have been victimized and prevent it from ever happening again through mentorship, education, legislation, and Christs compassion.

Income
$535,948
Spending
$446,751
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
2
Volunteers
32

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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 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

    12 of 15

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

  • 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 (3)
  1. $135,935 spent. PROGRAM SERVICE - MONAS HOUSE We partner with adults on their journey to become Overcomers. Monas House is designed to help women 18 and older who have been victims of any type of human trafficking. WE ARE MORE THAN A SHELTER! Women entering our PROGRAM are committed to becoming contributing and functioning members of society, rebuilding their lives and possibly assisting other women who may choose freedom one day too. Our 12-24 month program is designed to bring healing to the whole woman-- mind, body, and soul. Weve specifically designed our holistic restoration program for women who have been victimized by human trafficking THERE WERE 8 RESIDENTIAL GRADUATES IN 2024, AND 23 WOMEN ON THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS WAITING LIST. SINCE 2018, THERE HAVE BEEN 76 TOTAL RESIDENTIAL GRADUATES (INCLUDING 2024). WE ALSO OPENED NEW PMH LOCATION IN 2024
  2. $105,266 spent. PROGRAM SERVICE - YOUNG WOMENS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY The Young Womens Empowerment Academy is our effort to prevent Human Trafficking and other crimes against girls in grades 3th-12th. We work with populations who are classified as being more vulnerable and susceptible to this crime and give them education, skills, entrepreneurship training and a community they can always depend on. We have created our own Empowerment Girl Curriculum and we see lives changed daily. IN 2024, WE HAD 53 GRADUATES. WE TOOK OVER 100 GIRLS AND MOMS TO ATLANTA AND CONDUCTED THE NATIONAL COLLEGE AND CULTURE TOUR.
  3. $103,968 spent. PROGRAM SERVICE - FREETHEM CENTER The FreeTHEM Center is a Drop-In Center for survivors of human trafficking as well as at-risk women and children to learn, grow, and heal. Our goal is to provide a brave space for women to learn, heal, and grow. Our curriculum is designed to guide women to be the overcomers they were destined to be. The FreeTHEM Center provides a holistic form of coaching that is coupled with life skills classes, workshops, and seminars to help its participants live successful lives and maximize their full potential. The FreeTHEM center allows us to expand the reach of Monas House to benefit more women and children in the WNY area. We aim to remove barriers to make treatment easily accessible to those we serve. FOR 2024, WE TOOK ON 28 FREETHEM CENTER MEMBERS

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 December 2023.

    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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