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Nonprofit · EIN 16-1551609

COMFORT HOUSE INC

Also known as ABRAHAM HOUSE

Tax-exempt · UTICA, NY 13501

Financials

$984K$1.1M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COMFORT HOUSE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$983,827$1,053,985-$70,158$2,047,679$111,447$1,936,232
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$754,684
of which government grants
$53,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$58,823
Net gain from sales of assets
$13,849
Net income from fundraising events
$170,320
Other revenue
$170,320

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$729,374
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$795,221
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,695
Depreciation
$27,359
Program services (functional)
$959,623
Management and general (functional)
$57,115
Fundraising (functional)
$37,247

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,935,170
Total assets, end of year
$2,047,679
Total liabilities, end of year
$111,447
Net assets, end of year
$1,936,232
Land, buildings and equipment
$580,003
Publicly traded securities
$1,135,924
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,265,187
Net assets with donor restrictions
$671,045
Gross receipts
$1,459,406
Employees
27
Volunteers
30
Year formed
1998
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GINA CIACCIAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$112,138
MARYJO BEACHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
TRICIA BUSHEEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
JENNIFER DAMSKYSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERICA FLYNNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
PATRICIA KINGASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASU
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SARAH MILITANOCHAIRS NOMINATION COMMITEE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
GRETCHEN SPROCKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
STEPHEN VENTURAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
WILLIAM WALLACEGOVERANCE COMMITTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
AMINA MEKICBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ROSS KRAFTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
BRIAN MCKEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1203 KEMBLE ST, UTICA, NY 13501-4401
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
STEPHEN VENTURA, 1203 KEMBLE STREET, UTICA, NY 13501
Signed the 990
STEPHEN VENTURA, PRESIDENT
Phone
(315) 733-8210
Return prepared by
FITZGERALD DEPIETRO & WOJNAS CPAS PC

Mission

TO PROVIDE GUESTS WITH A SECURE, LOVING HOME WITHOUT CHARGE WHILE PROVIDING PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TO THE TERMINALLY ILL.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE RESIDENTIAL LIVING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL WHERE THEY MAY RESIDE DURING THE LAST DAYS OF THEIR LIVES AND RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL CARE AND SUPPORT OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
    Expenses $959,623

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
16-1551609
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1998
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P74)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,047,679
Income (IRS master file)
$1,459,406

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$960,177$1,001,890$1,908,591IRS
990December 2022$939,118$955,380$1,942,209IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about COMFORT HOUSE INC

What is the EIN of COMFORT HOUSE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COMFORT HOUSE INC is 16-1551609.
Is COMFORT HOUSE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to COMFORT HOUSE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COMFORT HOUSE INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of COMFORT HOUSE INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COMFORT HOUSE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of COMFORT HOUSE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names STEPHEN VENTURA.
Who are the officers and directors of COMFORT HOUSE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $112,138 (GINA CIACCIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does COMFORT HOUSE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $983,827, expenses of $1,053,985 and total assets of $2,047,679 at year end.

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