Blanchet House of Hospitality
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO OFFER FOOD, SHELTER, AND AID TO ALL THOSE IN NEED OF A SAFE PLACE TO BE NOURISHED AND RESTORED. WE ASSIST THE TRANSFORMATION OF EACH LIFE WE TOUCH WITH COMPASSION AND DIGNITY.
- Income
- $7.0 million
- Spending
- $6.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- 38.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 84%
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 3,130
- Highest pay
- $182,451, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 90 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 38.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1577% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (3)
- $3.2 million spent. BLANCHET HOUSE DAY CENTER SERVICES PROVIDED OVER 300,000 MEALS IN A DIGNIFIED ENVIRONMENT TO PERSONS EXPERIENCING UNSHELTERED HOMELESSNESS, HOUSING INSECURITY, AND FOOD INSECURITY. IN ADDITION, CLIENTS RECEIVED SUPPORT FOR A TEAM OF PEER MENTORS, ACCESSED HEALTH AND WELFARE SERVICES THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, RECEIVED CARE AND SUPPORT FOR THEIR PETS, ACCESSED CLEAN CLOTHING AND LIVING SUPPLIES, AND RECEIVED REFERRALS TO SHELTER, HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, DRUG TREATMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.
- $681,910 spent. BLANCHET HOUSE PROVIDED A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND SOBER TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ENVIRONMENT FOR DOZENS OF MEN WHO WERE HOMELESS, INCARCERTATED, OR IN DRUG/ALCOHOL TREATMENT PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT BLANCHET HOUSE. NEW RESIDENTS GAINED STABILITY, PURPOSE AND SOFT EMPLOYMENT SKILLS BY SERVING IN OUR MEAL PROGRAM AND DOING CHORES IN THE DORMITORY. MANY RESIDENTS ENJOYED THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK A JOB IN THE COMMUNITY OR CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION AS THEY PREPARED TO TRANSITION TO AN INDEPENDENT LIFE IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING. DURING THIS TIME, RESIDENTS ACCESSED HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, FORMED COMMUNITY WITH PEERS AND STAFF, AND PROGESSED TOWARD INDIVIDUAL GROWTH OBJECTIVES SUCH AS SECURING IDENTIFICATION, REUNITING WITH FAMILY, AND ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTED HEALING AND HEALTH.
- $810,272 spent. BLANCHET FARM PROVIDED A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND SOBER TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ENVIORNMENT FOR MEN WHO WERE HOMELESS, INCARCERATED, OR IN DRUG/ALCOHOL TREATMENT PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT BLANCHET FARM. A NEW 14,000 SQ. FT. DORMITORY AND PROGRAM FACILITY WAS COMPLETED IN SPRING 2024, EXPANDING THE NUMBER OF RESIDENTS TO 24 AND PROVIDING IMPROVED LIVING AND PROGRAM SPACES FOR RESIDENTS, AS WELL AS OFFICES AND WORKSPACE FOR STAFF, INCLUDING A NEW SOCIAL ENTERPRISE MANAGER RESPONSIBLE FOR ENGAGING RESIDENTS IN ENTREPRENURIAL AND CREATIVE ENDEAVORS CONNECTED TO THE FARM'S BEEKEEPING AND WOODWORKING PROGRAMS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 November 6, 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 June 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 May 1954.
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 November 4, 2026.
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