What MARIAN HOUSE does

Marian House is a Baltimore-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1982 as a co-sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy and the School Sisters of Notre Dame. It delivers a structured two-year housing and rehabilitation program for women and children experiencing homelessness, operating a portfolio of residential facilities in Baltimore's Better Waverly and Penn Lucy neighborhoods. Core programs include Marian House I (transitional housing with intensive rehabilitation, typically 9–12 months), Marian House II (continued transitional housing), Marian House III (permanent supportive housing for ~88 women and families via a HUD Shelter Plus Care grant), an Intensive Outpatient Program for substance use treatment launched in 2018, a Transitional Family Program for women reuniting with children, and supplemental services including employment placement, GED education through the George McManus Education Center, and family reunification support. Since founding, Marian House has served over 4,950 women and children, growing from 14 to 55 women served at any given time in transitional housing.

The organization's revenue model is donation- and grant-driven: it charges no fees to clients. Funding sources include individual donations (one-time and recurring with a monthly giving program), corporate matching gifts, Maryland Community Investment Tax Credits, planned giving and stock gifts, workplace giving via United Way/Maryland Charity Campaign, federal HUD grants, foundation grants (notably $2M from MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving in 2024 and $10K from Truist Foundation in 2021), in-kind contributions, and annual event fundraising (5K Race to Embrace Independence, Blingo!, Jazz in the Garden, Summer Pop-Up Flea Market, Ravens Raffle). More than 80% of funds go directly to program services.

The go-to-market motion is community-led rather than sales-driven. Client intake is generated via referrals from detention centers, treatment facilities, and social service agencies; placement is enabled through a network of 14+ named employment partners (Johns Hopkins, Mercy Medical Center, DoubleTree Hotels, Giant, Royal Farms Arena, National Aquarium, and others). Marian House has maintained a 4-star Charity Navigator rating since 2013 and is governed by a Corporate Board drawn from its two founding religious orders plus an independent Board of Directors with senior representation from Baltimore institutions including Truist, T. Rowe Price, KPMG, PwC, McCormick & Company, and Whiting-Turner. Following Katie Allston's 18-year tenure as CEO, Rebecca Perry was appointed Interim CEO in January 2026.

Name

MARIAN HOUSE

Legal name

Marian House

Website

https://marianhouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Marian House is a Baltimore non-profit founded in 1982 that provides transitional and permanent housing plus rehabilitation services to homeless women and their children through faith-based programming, with over 4,950 women and children served to date.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229), Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Transitional housing
• Permanent supportive housing
• Substance use treatment
• Social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters via check, money order, credit card, Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal. Monthly giving program with automatic deductions. Over 80% of funds raised go directly to care of women and families.
2. Corporate Matching Gifts: Many employers match employee charitable contributions through matching gift programs.
3. Tax Credit Donations: Maryland Community Investment Tax Credits program - businesses and individuals can earn tax credits equal to 50% of monetary contributions in addition to Federal and State deductions.
4. Planned Giving and Stock Gifts: Bequests, charitable trusts, estate planning, and gifts of securities.
5. Workplace Giving: Payroll deduction through United Way, Combined Charity Campaign, Maryland Charity Campaign. Tax ID: 52-1243849.
6. Government Grants and Contracts: Rental assistance grant from U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (Shelter Plus Care Program). Capital funding for Independence Place Phase 2.
7. Foundation Grants: Foundation funding for capital projects and programs, including $2M from MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving Open Call and $10,000 from Truist Foundation.
8. In-Kind Donations: New bedding, kitchen items, appliances, furniture and other home goods donated by supporters.
9. Event Fundraising: Annual 5K Race to Embrace Independence, Blingo! event, Jazz in the Garden, Summer Pop-Up Flea Market, Ravens Raffle.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Marian House is a non-profit organization that provides holistic housing and rehabilitative services to homeless women and their children in Baltimore. Its core offering is a structured two-year residential program spanning transitional housing (Marian House I and II), permanent supportive housing (Marian House III), an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for substance use treatment, and supportive services including case management, counseling, employment assistance, education, and family reunification.

Product overview

Marian House is a holistic, healing community organization offering a comprehensive housing and rehabilitation program for women and their children experiencing homelessness. The organization operates multiple interconnected programs including: Marian House I (transitional housing with intensive rehabilitation), Marian House II (transitional housing with continued support), Marian House III (permanent supportive housing), the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for substance use treatment, and the Transitional Family Program for women reuniting with children. Additional supportive services include employment assistance, educational services through the George McManus Education Center, family reunification, counseling, case management, and life skills training. The organization also operates residential facilities including Serenity Place and The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building at Independence Place. Marian House is a non-profit entity founded in 1982 as a joint ministry of the Sisters of Mercy and School Sisters of Notre Dame.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marian House I (Transitional Housing) The intensive rehabilitation phase of Marian House's structured residential program, providing community living with meals, rehabilitation counseling, life skills training, job readiness, pre-GED and GED education, referrals for medical care, and a savings program. Residents typically spend nine months to one year in this phase.
• Marian House II (Transitional Housing) The second phase of the transitional housing program allowing women to continue living in community settings with other women striving for independent, healthy living while receiving ongoing counseling, case management, education, and employment assistance.
• Transitional Family Program Program serving women who are ready to reunite with their children. The Family Tower houses four families in four three-bedroom apartments for up to two years, with an additional 10-12 families housed in shared living environments.
• Marian House III (Permanent Housing) Permanent supportive housing program serving approximately 80 women and families with community support, high-quality case management, home visits, and access to educational and employment assistance. Rental assistance provided through a Shelter Plus Care grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
• The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building at Independence Place A 22-unit apartment building providing permanent, supportive housing for women and children previously experiencing homelessness. Located at 4103 Old York Road in the Penn Lucy neighborhood of Baltimore City.
• Serenity Place Apartment building offering 14 one-bedroom and 5 two-bedroom units for low-income individuals and families. Located at 932 Gorsuch Avenue in the Better Waverly neighborhood of Baltimore City.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for Substance Use Treatment An abstinence-based substance use treatment program engaging clients in small groups providing support, empathy, understanding, and education. Participants receive counseling addressing substance use and mental health barriers, with groups facilitated Monday-Thursday 9AM-12:15PM, offering 2 sessions daily. Open to Marian House residents and community women (18+) with Medicaid coverage.
• Employment Assistance and Placement Services Full-time employment counselor assists residents with developing comprehensive employment plans including pre-employment activities (resume writing, interview training), job search assistance, job development, and employment retention support for both resident and employer. Connected to a network of 14+ Baltimore employers who hire program graduates.
• George McManus Education Center On-site education center providing educational assessment, individual tutoring, self-directed study, and GED classes through a partnership with the Greater Homewood Community Corporation. Equips residents with foundational educational credentials to support employment outcomes.
• Family Reunification Services Services encouraging and facilitating reunification of women with their children through supervised visits and special events as residents progress through program phases. Pairs with the Transitional Family Program housing for women who have reunified with their children.

Quantifiable outcome

• 79% of program completers exit with increased income
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and flagship.

• Maryland Women's Heritage CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2020Partnership to adapt storefront of Women's Industrial Exchange building into exhibit center and small event space. Leasing 1,000 sq. ft. storefront at WIE building.
• Women's Industrial ExchangecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2020Building donated to Marian House in June 2020. Historic 333 North Charles Street building (circa 1815) with 7 residential units and 4 commercial spaces. WIE ceased operations and asked Marian House to take over.
• Johns HopkinscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor employment partner that hires Marian House women for various positions. Also a Board member (Kevin Kostic from Johns Hopkins University & Medicine) serves on Marian House Board of Directors.
• Mercy Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment partner hiring Marian House women. Sr. Fran Demarco from Mercy Medical Center serves on Marian House Board of Directors.
• Second ChancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment partner supporting Marian House women with job placement opportunities.
• McCormick & CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChampion sponsor ($10,000) for annual 5K race. Secretary Megan Ferris works at McCormick & Company.
• Whiting-TurnercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHero sponsor ($5,000) for 5K race. Vice Chair Katie O'Brien works at Whiting-Turner.
• KPMGsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocate sponsor ($2,500) for 5K race. Board member Derek Hardesty works at KPMG.
• National Aquarium in BaltimoresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment partner hiring Marian House women.
• DoubleTree HotelssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment partner hiring Marian House women.
• GiantsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment partner hiring Marian House women.
• Royal Farms ArenasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment partner hiring Marian House women.
• Sisters of MercyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founding religious community. Elects two members to Corporate Board. Provides annual financial support. Heritage dating to 1978 founding.
• School Sisters of Notre DameflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founding religious community. Elects two members to Corporate Board. Provides annual financial support. Heritage dating to 1978 founding.
• Homes for America, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partner for Serenity Place renovation (former St. Bernard's Catholic Elementary School). 501(c)(3) nonprofit housing corporation specializing in affordable housing for low and moderate income households.
• Greater Homewood Community CorporationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide onsite GED classes at Marian House through George McManus Education Center.
• TransAmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChampion sponsor ($5,000) for 17th Annual 5K Race to Embrace Independence.
• Merritt PropertiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHero sponsor ($5,000) for 17th Annual 5K Race to Embrace Independence.
• CareFirstsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard Connect event connected Nazish Weaver to Marian House. Several employees volunteer and serve on Board and committees.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army: National faith-affiliated nonprofit providing transitional and permanent housing, recovery programs, and emergency services. Closest large-scale incumbent operating similar holistic housing-and-rehabilitation programs; sets the donor-perception baseline against which Marian House competes for charitable giving in Baltimore.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit developer, owner, and operator of affordable housing, including supportive housing for vulnerable populations. Operates at far greater scale and capital capacity; sets competitive benchmarks for HUD financing and supportive-housing operating models relevant to Marian House's permanent housing program.
• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella body for the Catholic Charities federation, including housing, behavioral health, and family services. Mirrors Marian House's faith-based service mix at national scale and influences the federal funding and policy environment that shapes affordable housing grants Marian House pursues.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit operating housing, recovery, and human services programs across 46 states. National-scale analog offering similar housing-plus-rehabilitation service lines, including programs for women and families; represents both a benchmark for outcomes methodology and a potential partnership conduit for expansion beyond Baltimore.

Direct peers

• St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore: Faith-based Baltimore nonprofit operating transitional housing, emergency shelters, and supportive services. Directly comparable on nonprofit structure, transitional housing model, and faith-rooted funding sources; competes with Marian House for Baltimore-area Catholic donor dollars.
• Health Care for the Homeless: Baltimore nonprofit providing integrated health, behavioral health, and housing services to people experiencing homelessness. Comparable in mission, geography, and case-management model; serves as a natural partner or competitor for the same donor and government grant pools in Baltimore.
• Helping Up Mission: Baltimore-based faith-affiliated nonprofit providing residential recovery and reintegration services. Closely mirrors Marian House's holistic housing-plus-rehabilitation model and IOP-style substance use programming, though it serves men rather than women, making it a strong operational analog for benchmarking outcomes and cost structure.
• Catholic Charities of Baltimore (Associated Catholic Charities): Baltimore-based Catholic social services affiliate providing housing, family services, and behavioral health programming. Operates the largest comparable network of emergency and transitional housing programs for vulnerable women and families in the same metro, sharing Marian House's referral pipelines and faith-based funding model.
• Project PLASE: Baltimore-based nonprofit providing transitional and permanent supportive housing to homeless individuals and families, including those coming from shelters and treatment programs. Directly comparable in service model (housing plus supportive services, case management) and donor base competition in the Baltimore market.

Others

• Homes for America: Mid-Atlantic nonprofit affordable-housing developer that is already a Marian House joint development partner for Serenity Place. Functions as a real-estate development collaborator and a comparable nonprofit working on housing for low- and moderate-income households in the same region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MarianHouseMD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCAoNL6unNFuX4w44KcYqmTg
• Facebookfacebook.com/MarianHouseInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marian-house
• Instagraminstagram.com/marian.house

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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