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 …
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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,…
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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.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
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- financial records (5 filed years)
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- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMaria 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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MARIA HOUSE PROJECT is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (22)
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22 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 54 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1973
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Programs & activitiesNo 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