Welcome House

What it reported doing in 2024

In 2024, the Welcome House program directly served 675 men in the residential sober-living recovery program. At admission, and upon entering the program, all new residents were struggling with active drug and/ or alcohol addiction (13.97% alcoholism, 32.24% drug addiction, 53.79% both alcoholism and drug addiction). A significant number were also dealing with associated problems such as poverty, homelessness, mental illness, legal consequences and marital or family issues. 80.33% of the residents reported prior incarceration and a few were court-ordered to complete the program. All fell into one or more of the following categories: son, grandson, brother, father, husband, uncle, or grandfather. The following program and recovery accomplishments were achieved in 2024: * 466 Intakes * 675 Men Served * Collected $811+K in Program Participation Fees * Continued to Employee Men in the Rehabilitative Jobs Program (via 23-25 short-term program and facility support positions) * Program Participants earned $48+K in Room and Board Days by Participating in the "Jumpstart" emergency employment assistance programs * Provided Residents and Welcome House Alumni with Access to More Than 2,000 Twelve Step Recovery Meetings and Rehabilitative Classes * Continued Ancillary Programs such as: Thrive Aftercare (for recent program graduates) & Restore (for resident family, loved ones and significant others) * Earned almost $635+ in Operational Grant Awards * Continued delivering the "New Program Paradigm" based on best and evidence-based practices, incorporating clinical assessments and referrals, technology, and a collaborative continuing care team approach. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the critical demand for addiction services is evident through record-breaking call volumes to crisis hotlines and a historical increase in the number of overdose-related deaths, alcohol-related traffic deaths, and suicide attempts. Numerous studies indicate that intensive residential programs lasting more than three months, coupled with evidence-based, wrap-around support services, are the linchpin for ensuring self-sustainability and lifelong sobriety. In addition to directly supporting the men residing in the facility and participating in the recovery program, the impact of the Welcome House program is significant and far-reaching: Saving Lives: We provide a lifeline to individuals battling addiction, offering them the tools and resources needed to overcome their challenges and regain control of their lives. Access to such intervention programming can mean the difference between life and death for many. Reducing Healthcare Costs: Addiction recovery can lead to significant cost savings in the long run. Treating health-related issues early at our Recovery Center can prevent costly emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and other healthcare expenses associated with untreated conditions. Economic Productivity: Individuals in recovery can become productive members of society, contributing to the workforce, and reducing the economic burden of addiction-related unemployment and dependence on public assistance programs. Strengthening Communities: Communities thrive when individuals in recovery are successfully reintegrated. With our rehabilitative programs, we help reduce crime rates, improve neighborhood safety, and foster a sense of social cohesion. Breaking the Stigma: Supporting individuals with substance use disorders and their loved ones sends a powerful message that addiction is a health issue deserving of compassion and treatment, rather than stigma and discrimination. Over the past 12 months, the Welcome House continued to execute the facility improvement and program alignment strategic plan. This plan included addressing existing capacity and physical/ structural constraints, completing a $14.2M+ capital campaign and finishing the new building construction and existing facility demolition. Welcome House o

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 64.6%; rating input score 65
• Program expense ratio: 65.4%; rating input score 65
• Fundraising efficiency: $13.15 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 47; 47th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 94.7%; rating input score 95; 25th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 2 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 33
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Missing
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 96.6%; rating input score 97; 32nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 2.9%; rating input score 44; 44th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 3.53; rating input score 77; 77th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.28; rating input score 36; 36th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 4.5%; rating input score 57; 57th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 16.1% per year; rating input score 100; 80th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 18.5% per year; rating input score 100; 87th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 27.1% per year; rating input score 100; 91st percentile among comparable filings