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Maria House Project

Maria House Project is a drug and alcohol counseling and recovery facility for men. We also house men released from correctional facilities that are in need of a …

Erie, PA EIN: 237397914 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Maria House Project

A Community of Hope & Healing Maria House Project Get help Submit Prayer Request Donate Maria House ProjectMaria House Project is a home mission in the Diocese of Erie, founded by Fr. James Peterson in 1971, providing small group living for 30-35 men needing community to heal.Maria House Project residents are recovering from addictions, incarceration,…

Founded
Headquarters
Erie, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1974

Mission

Maria House Project is a drug and alcohol counseling and recovery facility for men. We also house men released from correctional facilities that are in need of a new way of life. It's philosophy and programs reflect the dignity of men and supports them in claiming their own power. These men are encouraged to make choices that are appropriate for them, to develop personal responsibility, and to live independently in permanent housing and to achieve their full potential.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 79%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.57%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.79
Program$0.79
79% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Maria House Project has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented religion charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • Established in 1973, it predates 91% of the religion charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Maria House Project is a registered religion nonprofit based in Erie, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. Its EIN is 237397914. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $609K in annual revenue. 54 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Maria House Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237397914. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Maria House Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.

Maria House Project is located in Erie, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.

Based on official tax filings, Maria House Project has $609K in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Maria House Project is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $609K in annual revenue. The organization has 54 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Maria House Project. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Maria House Project holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

A Community of Hope & Healing Maria House Project Get help Submit Prayer Request Donate Maria House ProjectMaria House Project is a home mission in the Diocese of Erie, founded by Fr. James Peterson in 1971, providing small group living for 30-35 men needing community to heal.Maria House Project residents are recovering from addictions, incarceration,… Maria House Project is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1973.

Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $609K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Maria House Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Maria House Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237397914, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
79% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
9

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Steven H••••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion this charity 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 54 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 54 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1973
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Maria House Project

What is Maria House Project?
Maria House Project is a religion supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Erie, United States. A Community of Hope & Healing Maria House Project Get help Submit Prayer Request Donate Maria House ProjectMaria House Project is a home mission in the Diocese of Erie, founded by Fr. James Peterson in 1971, providing small group living for 30-35 men needing community to heal.Maria House Project residents are recovering from addictions, incarceration,…
When was Maria House Project founded?
Maria House Project was founded in 1973.
Who leads Maria House Project?
Steven Henderson serves as Treasurer.
Where is Maria House Project located?
Headquartered in Erie, PA, United States.
What is Maria House Project's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
Is Maria House Project trustworthy?
Maria House Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Maria House Project's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237397914.
What is Maria House Project's website?
http://www.mariahouseproject.org