House of Cherith Inc
House of Cheriths focus is to provide safe housing and supporting services where women can recover from the trauma of sexual exploitation.
House of Cherith Inc at a glance
In short: House of Cherith Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $100K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $100,000
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who House of Cherith Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Men Opposing Sex Trafficking LLC ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Men Opposing Sex Trafficking LLC Atlanta, GA | To support mission and vision of the organization | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $2,611,887 | $3,453,115 | $100,000 | 1 | $32,961 |
| 2024 | $3,084,870 | $3,774,553 | $4,198,186 | — | — | $86,003 |
| 2023 | $3,503,839 | $3,070,873 | $3,845,345 | — | — | $-60,427 |
| 2022 | $4,251,190 | $3,873,548 | $3,221,461 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $3,609,796 | $2,402,953 | $1,926,928 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $3,059,180 | $3,333,197 | $1,278,969 | — | — | — |
About House of Cherith Inc
Based on IRS filings
House of Cherith Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $33K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
House of Cherith Inc is led by Kelsi Franco, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kelsi Franco
CEO
Executive Director → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$84K (2022) → $155K (2025)
Bruce Deel
Chairman of the Board
Chairman → Chairman of the Board, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paratus Consultants LLC
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
25 hrs/week
$17K (2025)
Carol Waddy
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charla Madden
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Hiles
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Spinola
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Toro
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cromwell Baun
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Leister
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Wade
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lara Caldwell
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Franklin
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roman Rusev
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lianne Carbone Fletcher
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: William Moran (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Lianne Cabone-Fletcher (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kelsi Deel (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Carrie Christie (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jerry Redman (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kelli Joyner (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $155K, to Kelsi Franco (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about House of Cherith Inc
How much does House of Cherith Inc give each year?
House of Cherith Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is House of Cherith Inc?
House of Cherith Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Atlanta, GA.
Where does House of Cherith Inc operate?
House of Cherith Inc has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is House of Cherith Inc's EIN?
House of Cherith Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5393648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
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