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Progress House Inc

EIN 94-2535820 · Placerville, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF PROGRESS HOUSE INC. IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF QUALITY AND COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY ADDICTION. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY PROVIDING A COMPLETE CONTINUUM OF COMPREHENSIVE, EVIDENCE BASED SERVICES INCLUDING DETOXIFICATION, RESIDENTIAL, OUTPATIENT TREATMENT AND TRANSITIONAL LIVING.

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
66
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$158,698, 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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    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

    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 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 (1)
  1. $3.6 million spent. THE PROGRESS HOUSE INC. OPERATES VARIOUS PROGRAMS INCLUDING COLOMA MEN RESIDENTIAL FACILITY, LOCATED IN EL DORADO COUNTY NEAR SUTTER'S MILL, OFFERS A 28-BED LIVE-IN PROGRAM FOR MEN,18+ SEEKING RECOVERY FROM ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION. IT INCLUDES OVER 30 HOURS PER WEEK OF STRUCTURED SERVICES, SUCH AS GROUP EDUCATION, COUNSELING, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, ALONG WITH,ROOM AND BOARD AND 24-HOUR STAFF SUPPORT. THE DETOX CENTER FOR MEN, A NON-MEDICAL FACILITY, PROVIDES DETOX SERVICES FOR 7 TO 20 DAYS BASED ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, WITH A TREATMENT PLAN CREATED BY A CERTIFIED SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELOR. THE 6-BED FACILITY OFFERS 24-HOUR STAFF SUPPORT, BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING, MEALS, AND GROUP COUNSELING. THE GARDEN VALLEY WOMEN AND CHILDREN RESIDENTIAL FACILITY IS LICENSED FOR 20 WOMEN AND 10 CHILDREN, OFFERING OVER 30 HOURS OF TREATMENT SERVICES, INCLUDING COUNSELING, CHILDCARE, PARENTING EDUCATION, AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION. PREGNANT WOMEN MAY STAY FROM CONCEPTION TO TWO MONTHS POSTPARTUM. THE CAMINO WOMEN AND CHILDREN RESIDENTIAL FACILITY OFFERS SIMILAR SERVICES FOR 16 WOMEN.

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

  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 June 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 January 1979.

    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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