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United Methodist Church

EIN 01-0862158 · Dallas, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported a significant diversion of its assets during the year.
  • Only 35% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE TWELFTH STEP MINISTRY AT THE CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT IS A SAFE, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY WHICH PROVIDES HOPE, HELP, SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND PROFESSIONALS IN THE RECOVERY COMMUNITY OF NORTH TEXAS.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$636,918
Spent on programs
36%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
2
Volunteers
33
Highest pay
$100,814, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 78% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    35% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $225,858 spent. TWELFTH STEP MINISTRY CONTINUES TO HOST MEETINGS FOR 12 STEP FELLOWSHIPS. TYPICALLY ON ANY GIVEN MONTH THERE WILL BE 1500 PARTICIPANTS WHO ATTEND MEETINGS IN PERSON AND 500 VISITS VIRTUALLY AT TEMPORARY LOCATIONS DUE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MAIN FACILITY BEING UNDER CONSTRUCTION. IN ADDITION TO HOSTING MEETINGS, AS A TRUSTED RESOURCE TO PARTNERS IN THE RECOVERY COMMUNITY, THE MINISTRY ASSISTS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS REFERRED TO THEM. CLINICAL PROVIDERS KNOW THE MINISTRY WILL HELP FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS SELECT AN APPROPRIATE MEETING, SOBER LIVING OPTIONS AND OTHER TREATMENT PROVIDERS. MINISTRY STAFF MEET WITH FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS AND OFFER THEM A SAFE, CONFIDENTIAL, AND NON-CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT TO DISCUSS CHALLENGES AND CONCERNS. STAFF DESCRIBE HOW 12 STEP MEETINGS ARE RUN, THE BENEFITS OF SOBER LIVING AND RECOVERY AND OFFER HOPE FOR THE FUTURE. TWELFTH STEP MINISTRY CONTINUES TO HOST MEETINGS FOR 12 STEP FELLOWSHIPS. TYPICALLY ON ANY GIVEN MONTH THERE WILL BE 1500 PARTICIPANTS WHO ATTEND MEETINGS IN PERSON AND 500 VISITS VIRTUALLY AT TEMPORARY LOCATIONS DUE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MAIN FACILITY BEING UNDER CONSTRUCTION. IN ADDITION TO HOSTING MEETINGS, AS A TRUSTED RESOURCE TO PARTNERS IN THE RECOVERY COMMUNITY, THE MINISTRY ASSISTS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS REFERRED TO THEM. CLINICAL PROVIDERS KNOW THE MINISTRY WILL HELP FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS SELECT AN APPROPRIATE MEETING, SOBER LIVING OPTIONS AND OTHER TREATMENT PROVIDERS. MINISTRY STAFF MEET WITH FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS AND OFFER THEM A SAFE, CONFIDENTIAL, AND NON-CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT TO DISCUSS CHALLENGES AND CONCERNS. STAFF DESCRIBE HOW 12 STEP MEETINGS ARE RUN, THE BENEFITS OF SOBER LIVING AND RECOVERY AND OFFER HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1974.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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