PorchLight
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
-
Board Oversight
-
Board Size
-
Board Meetings
-
Board Compensation
-
Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
-
Effectiveness Policy
-
Effectiveness Report
Finances
-
Program Expenses
-
Fundraising Expenses
-
Accumulating Funds
-
Audit Report
-
Detailed Expense Breakdown
-
Accurate Expense Reporting
-
Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
-
Truthful Materials
-
Annual Report
-
Website Disclosures
-
Donor Privacy
-
Cause Marketing Disclosures
-
Complaints
PorchLight meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to provide shelter, housing, food, and case management services to men experiencing homelessness on the east side of King County, Washington."
Year, State Incorporated:
2011, WA
Formerly Known As:
Congregations for the Homeless
PorchLight reports that its core programs focus on meeting immediate needs while supporting long-term stability. The organization's Emergency Men's Shelter (EMS) is open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year offers overnight shelter, showers, laundry, meals and is the hub for the organization's services. Within the EMS, the Day Center provides daytime access for all men ages 18 and older to essential services and referrals to additional supports such as referrals to housing, behavioral health services, employment support, and community resources. PorchLight also operates a Rotating Shelter in partnership with local community organizations, providing overnight shelter to individuals working towards permanent housing. The Housing program pairs men with case managers to help them transition from homelessness into stable and affordable housing. According to PorchLight, case managers provide ongoing support after community members find housing. The organization also owns and operates permanent supportive housing units to address housing needs among its community members.
For the year ended December 30, 2024, PorchLight's program expenses were:
| Program services | $6,583,784 |
| Total Program Expenses | $6,583,784 |
Chief Executive
Troy Christensen, Executive Director
Compensation*
$202,387
Chair of the Board
Jay Woolford
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Associate, LPA
Board Size
10
Paid Staff Size
46
*2024 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Workplace Giving
Fundraising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $6,495,706, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on PorchLight's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Government grants | $4,618,349 |
| Corporate and individual contributions | $664,282 |
| In-kind contributions | $559,342 |
| Foundation grants | $474,500 |
| Investment income, net | $273,807 |
| Special events, net | $134,495 |
| Client participation rent | $68,864 |
| Congregation donations | $44,738 |
| Other income | $5,044 |
| Total Income | $6,843,421 |
Programs: 88% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $6,843,421 |
| Total expenses: | $7,479,338 |
| Program expenses | $6,583,784 |
| Fundraising expenses | $437,415 |
| Administrative expenses | $458,139 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-635,917 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $12,537,034 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $11,901,117 |
| Total Liabilities | $16,575,612 |
| Total Assets | $28,476,729 |
Note: According to PorchLight's consolidated audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $559,342, in the form of donated food ($469,988), other ($58,154), and rent and use of space ($31,200).
An organization may change its practices at any time without notice. A copy of this report has been shared with the organization prior to publication. It is not intended to recommend or deprecate, and is furnished solely to assist you in exercising your own judgment. If the report is about a charity and states the charity meets or does not meet the Standards for Charity Accountability, it reflects the results of an evaluation of information and materials provided voluntarily by the charity. The name Better Business Bureau is a registered service mark of the International Association of Better Business Bureaus.
This report is not to be used for fundraising or promotional purposes.
RELATED CONTENT
-
Meets Standards
-
Standards Not Met
-
Did Not Disclose
-
Review in Progress
-
Unable to Verify
Report completed by:
BBB Great West - Pacific