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Horizon House

EIN 91-0725802 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PURPOSEFUL LIVING IN A DIVERSE COMMUNITY. USING THE POWER OF RESIDENT DRIVEN COMMUNITY TO ENHANCE WELLBEING.

Income
$43.9 million
Spending
$39.1 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-38.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
240
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$424,382, ceo

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: 40 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 77% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 40 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    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 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 (1)
  1. $32.1 million spent. HORIZON HOUSE HAS A LONG-STANDING COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY. RESIDENTS, STAFF AND THE ENTIRE ORGANIZATION GIVE TIME AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THOSE IN NEED. THIS SUPPORT IS OFFERED TO THOSE LIVING IN HORIZON HOUSE AND IN THE BROADER COMMUNITY. HORIZON HOUSE, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY WAS FOUNDED IN 1961, BECOMING THE FIRST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE. FOUNDING MEMBERS WERE CIVIC LEADERS AND MEMBERS OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST WHO ESTABLISHED A COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY WHICH CONTINUES TO THIS DAY. HORIZON HOUSE IS A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY WITH 377 INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS AND 90 ASSISTED LIVING HEALTH CARE APARTMENTS. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 480 RESIDENTS AT HORIZON HOUSE AND A STAFF OF 201. COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDE WELLNESS/EXERCISE, REHABILITATION THERAPY, HOME CARE, AND ASSISTED AND NURSING CARE IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND MANY SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS.HORIZON HOUSE IS GOVERNED BY A 10 TO 15-MEMBER BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHO SERVES WITHOUT COMPENSATION. THE BOARD IS COMPRISED OF MEN AND WOMEN WITH PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE IN THE LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONAL AREAS OF HORIZON HOUSE. A THREE-MEMBER EXECUTIVE TEAM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP OF HORIZON HOUSE.EXAMPLES OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITYSOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2024 INCLUDE:- CHARITABLE CARE FOR RESIDENTS UNABLE TO PAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $471,440 ENABLING THEM TO REMAIN AT HORIZON HOUSE AND ELIMINATING THE NEED FOR GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE AND SUBSIDIES. DISTRIBUTION OF $4,038 TO EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE. THESE DISTRIBUTIONS ARE FUNDED BY OUR GENEROUS DONORS CONSISTING OF RESIDENTS, FAMILIES, VENDORS, AND STAFF.- DONATIONS TO COMMUNITY NOT-FOR-PROFIT GROUPS IN HONOR OF DECEASED HORIZON HOUSE RESIDENTS FOR A TOTAL OF $950.- HORIZON HOUSE IS A MEMBER OF VARIOUS NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATIONS INCLUDING THE COUNCIL OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES MINISTRIES OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, LEADINGAGE, FIRST HILL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, AND THE JIM ELLIS FREEWAY PARK ASSOCIATION. A COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS - GRANTS AND DONATIONS FOR THEIR CHARITABLE WORK IN THE BROADER COMMUNITY IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $50,000.- VOLUNTEER HOURS DONATED BY HORIZON HOUSE RESIDENTS TO COMMUNITY NON-PROFIT INCLUDE SEWING & KNITTING FOR HARBORVIEW AND PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK CART. DUE TO COVID-19 AND SAFETY FOR OUR RESIDENTS MANY VOLUNTEERING SERVICES WERE CANCELLED.2024 TOTAL DONATED DOLLARS:$ 475,478 IN CHARITABLE DOLLARS (RESIDENT CARE AND EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE)$ 50,950 (COMMUNITY GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS, MEMORIAL GIFTS)$ 526,428 TOTAL DONATED DOLLARS

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 1964.

    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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