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Ashley House

EIN 94-3080307 · Federal Way, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EDUCATION TO FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS, BUILDING SUPPORT SYSTEMS, COORDINATING SERVICES AND NURTURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF EACH INDIVIDUAL.

Income
$23.0 million
Spending
$21.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
332
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$194,346, 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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 51% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 34 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $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

    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 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 (4)
  1. $13.5 million spent. ASHLEY HOUSE PROVIDED TRANSITIONAL NURSING CARE SERVICES, HOSPICE SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO 62 MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN IN 2024. ASHLEY HOUSE PROVIDES THESE SERVICES IN SIX GROUP HOMES, IN FAMILY-LIKE SETTINGS. THE HOMES ARE STAFFED 24 HOURS A DAY WITH NURSES AND CNA'S. ADDITIONAL STAFF ARE UTILIZED TO TAKE CHILDREN TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, AND ON OUTINGS. OUR SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE IS TO ENABLE CHILDREN TO BE RETURNED TO THEIR OWN HOME, OR TO SEEK ADOPTION OR FOSTER CARE. HENCE, WE ARE A SETTING FOR TRANSITIONAL CARE UNTIL PERMANENCY IS OBTAINED.
  2. $2.2 million spent. ASHLEY HOUSE YOUNG ADULT RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOME ACCEPTS UP TO 6 YOUNG ADULTS (18-30 YEARS OLD) WITH MEDICAL COMPLEXITY TO LIVE IN A HOME-LIKE SETTING (SHORT OR LONG TERM). THESE MEDICALLY FRAGILE YOUNG ADULTS ARE OFTEN INDIVIDUALS WITH COMPLICATED MEDICAL HISTORIES, SUCH AS ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION, VENTILATOR DEPENDENCY OR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND EXPERIENCE LENGTHY HOSPITALIZATIONS, NEED SPECIALIZED CAREGIVER TRAINING, AND HAVE EQUIPMENT OR NURSING NEEDS THAT MAY EXCEED WHAT CAN BE PROVIDED IN THEIR FAMILY HOMES.
  3. $2.7 million spent. IN 2024, ASHLEY HOUSE OPENED BRIDGES TO HOME, WASHINGTON STATE'S FIRST PEDIATRIC SKILLED NURSING FACILITY DESIGNED TO SERVE MEDICALLY COMPLEX CHILDREN, TEENS, AND YOUNG ADULTS IN A HOME-LIKE SETTING. THE 15-BED FACILITY PROVIDES 24/7 SKILLED NURSING CARE, CARE COORDINATION, AND CAREGIVER SUPPORT TO CLIENTS TRANSITIONING FROM HOSPITAL TO HOME. IN ITS FIRST YEAR OF OPERATION, BRIDGES TO HOME SERVED 8 CLIENTS, HELPING REDUCE LONG-TERM HOSPITAL STAYS AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR MEDICALLY FRAGILE YOUTH.
  4. IN JULY 2024, ASHLEY HOUSE ACQUIRED CHILDREN'S COUNTRY HOME, A PEDIATRIC SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LOCATED IN WOODINVILLE, WA. THIS STRATEGIC ACQUISITION EXPANDED OUR CAPACITY BY 8 BEDS, ALLOWING US TO SERVE ADDITIONAL MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS IN NEED OF LONG-TERM SKILLED NURSING CARE. THE INTEGRATION OF THIS SITE INTO OUR CONTINUUM OF CARE STRENGTHENS OUR MISSION TO SUPPORT MEDICALLY COMPLEX CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ACROSS WESTERN WASHINGTON.

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 April 1993.

    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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