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Life Houses Inc

Life Houses empowers young adults by providing mentorship, guidance, and a nurturing community that fosters personal growth and strong, supportive relationships within a safe living environment.

Health Helena, MT EIN 264187395 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Life Houses Inc

a.Our young mens house is full with seven men.b.One young adult graduated out of the program and house. A new young man moved in and started the program.c.Two new board members joined the board. One board member stepped down.d.Developed and implemented new program components focusing on self-identity and communication.e.We awarded one scholarship for $1,200.f.We had several successful fundraisers, including our Cowboy Ball in-person which set a record for attendance and funds raised.

Founded
Headquarters
Helena, MT
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
F20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2009

Mission

Life Houses empowers young adults by providing mentorship, guidance, and a nurturing community that fosters personal growth and strong, supportive relationships within a safe living environment.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE F20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 52%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 16.06%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 17.4% of total expenses ($27,071 of $155,429).

Where every $1 goes

$0.52
Program expenses$0.52 ($78,737)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Life Houses Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Helena, MT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 264187395. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for health charities in United States. The organization reports $169K in annual revenue. 57 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Life Houses Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 92/100.

Life Houses Inc is located in Helena, MT, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

Based on official tax filings, Life Houses Inc has $169K in annual revenue. It allocates 52% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Life Houses Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $169K in annual revenue. The organization has 57 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Life Houses Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Life Houses Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 52% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

a.Our young mens house is full with seven men.b.One young adult graduated out of the program and house. A new young man moved in and started the program.c.Two new board members joined the board. One board member stepped down.d.Developed and implemented new program components focusing on self-identity and communication.e.We awarded one scholarship for $1,200.f.We had several successful fundraisers, including our Cowboy Ball in-person which set a record for attendance and funds raised. Life Houses Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among health charities registered in United States: Life Houses Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 52% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $169K is below the peer average of $38M.

Yes, donations to Life Houses Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Life Houses Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 264187395, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
52% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

AN
Anita Sherley
Co-chair

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anita S••••••
Chair
CA
Carrie M•••••
Director
CA
Cassi S••••••
Past Secretary
CH
Christine R••••••
Executive Dir.
DA
Dawnell F•••••
Director
ER
Erin G•••
Director
GA
Gary M•••••
Director
JA
Jay S••••••
Director
KA
Kay P•••
Director
MA
Marlys M•••••
Director
MA
Marti J••••••
Director
MA
Matthew B•••
Director
MI
Michele F••••
Secretary
MI
Mike H•••••
Director
PA
Pam C•••••••
Treasurer
SU
Susan H•••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

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Life Houses Inc This page 76 $168,595 52%
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Our Kids 93 $225,630 98%
Guiding Star Project 90 $196,581 90%
Old Friends Club 90 $153,875 92%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 57 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Life Houses Inc

What is Life Houses Inc?
Life Houses Inc is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Helena, United States. a.Our young mens house is full with seven men.b.One young adult graduated out of the program and house. A new young man moved in and started the program.c.Two new board members joined the board. One board member stepped down.d.Developed and implemented new program components focusing on self-identity and communication.e.We awarded one scholarship for $1,200.f.We had several successful fundraisers, including our Cowboy Ball in-person which set a record for attendance and funds raised.
When was Life Houses Inc founded?
Life Houses Inc was founded in 2009.
Who leads Life Houses Inc?
Anita Sherley serves as Co-chair.
Where is Life Houses Inc located?
Headquartered in Helena, United States.
What is Life Houses Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 52% of expenses go to program services.
Is Life Houses Inc trustworthy?
Life Houses Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Life Houses Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 264187395.
What is Life Houses Inc's website?
http://www.life-houses.org