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Exodus Housing

EIN 91-1660137 · Puyallup, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE DIVERSE HOUSEHOLDS FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH EQUITABLE, CLIENT-CENTERED SERVICES THAT ARE INCLUSIVE, FOSTER LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND PROMOTE ACCESS TO PERMANENT HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.HOPE - THROUGH COMPASSION AND RESPECT, WE HELP FAMILIES DISCOVER NEW HOPE FOR THEIR FUTUREEMPOWERMENT - THROUGH EDUCATION, WE EMPOWER FAMILIES TO BECOME STRONG AND INDEPENDENTACCOUNTABILITY - THROUGH FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY, WE LEVERAGE COMMUNITY DONATIONS TO SUPPORT OUR FAMILIESEXCELLENCE - THROUGH PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY, WE BRING POSITIVE CHANGE TO OUR NEIGHBORHOODS

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 89%
Employees
7
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$96,439, executive director

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: 64 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    9 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 (1)
  1. $1.4 million spent. 2024 OUTCOMES: MEASURED PROGRAM OUTCOMES FOR PERMANENTLY HOUSED (PH) FAMILIES ONLY: 165 LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED; 123 OF THESE HOUSEHOLDS SIGNED LEASES TO SECURE PH AND 64 FAMILIES EXITED OUR RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM WITH THE FOLLOWING RESULTS: 84% RETAINED PERMANENT HOUSING AT EXIT (GOAL IS 80%) 64% WERE EMPLOYED AT EXIT (GOAL IS 60%) 75% MAINTAINED OR INCREASED THEIR INCOME (GOAL IS 70%) 9% GRADUATED OR WERE ENROLLED IN AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AT EXIT (NO GOAL)

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 October 13, 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 2025.

    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 May 1995.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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