Carol S House of Refuge
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Carols House of Refuge C.H.O.R. exists to empower at-risk youth and families in Detroit by providing life-skills education mentoring and enrichment programs that foster academic growth personal development and community engagement. The organization promotes safe spaces where youth can thrive equipping them with tools for leadership resilience and lifelong success.
- Income
- $11,575
- Spending
- $1,763
- Reserves
- 66.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 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)
- $10,000 spent. The LifeSkills & Mentoring Program C.H.O.R. provided monthly LifeSkills and peer mentoring classes for approximately 35 youths aged 12 to 18. Topics included conflict resolution anti-bullying awareness leadership and decision-making. Students reported stronger self-esteem and improved peer relationships.
- $7,500 spent. Financial Literacy & Career Readiness Standing on Business- Through financial literacy and job readiness workshops more than 25 students acquired skills in budgeting savings entrepreneurship and career planning. These sessions equipped participants with practical tools to build financial stability and prepare for workforce opportunities.
- $7,500 spent. STEM Tutoring & Academic Support: C.H.O.R. offered weekly virtual STEM tutoring sessions supporting 30 youth in math and science. Over 70% of participants demonstrated improved grades and greater engagement in school helping close academic gaps for at-risk students.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.
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 November 2023.
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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