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River City Recovery Ministries

EIN 20-4136499 · Cambridge, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceWeak49 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

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

What it says it does

TO CREATE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH A RECOVERING ADDICT CAN RETAIN AND STRENGTHEN THEIR SOBRIETY, DEVELOP SOBER/CLEAN LIVING SKILLS AND EXPLORE PERSONAL GROWTH CAPABILITIES.

Income
$254,332
Spending
$251,413
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-23.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$54,660, vice preside

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

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 106% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or 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. $231,205 spent. THE ORGANIZATION RUNS THE HOUSE OF FAITH RECOVERY WORSHIP SERVICE WHERE ABOUT A NUMBER OF PEOPLE PER WEEK, APPROX. 90, ATTEND. FOOD, UTILITIES, AND GAS ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO 204 FAMILY RESIDENTS. TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED FOR ALL RESIDENTS TO MAKE THEIR APPOINTMENTS. 32 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED EACH WEEK IN THE FRESH START-12 STEP PROGRAM MEETINGS EACH WEEK THAT THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL INTERVENTIONS FOR 18 INDIVIDUALS AS THEY CAME UP. 3,500 HOURS OF PASTORAL COUNSELING WAS PROVIDED AND 6,250 HOURS WERE PROVIDED BY VOLUNTEERS. THERE ARE 24 GRH LICENSED BEDS PROVIDED FOR RESIDENTS AT THE HOUSE OF HOPE SOBER HOME. THE ORGANIZATION HAS 4 SELF-PAY BEDS AT THE HOUSE OF HOPE. 34,500 RESIDENT MEALS & PERSONAL ITEMS WERE PROVIDED. IN 2024 THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERED WITH NON-PROFITS AND LOCAL CHURCHES TO BETTER SERVE THE RESIDENTS WITH THE FOCUS ON HELPING THE RESIDENTS TRANSITION BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VOLUNTEER IN THE COMMUNITY AND THEREBY HELPS TO TRANSITION THE RESIDENTS BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY & THE WORKFORCE AND THIS CONTINUES TO BE THE CASE. EACH RESIDENT, UPON ARRIVAL IS GIVEN A NEW BIBLE, RECOVERY BOOKS AND THE BASIC MATERIALS TO FOLLOW ALONG IN CLASSES THAT ARE PROVIDED. RESIDENTS ARE TAKEN SHOPPING FOR BASIC NEEDS AND APPOINTMENTS AS NEEDED. THE ORGANIZATION RUNS THE HOUSE OF FAITH RECOVERY WORSHIP SERVICE WHERE ABOUT A NUMBER OF PEOPLE PER WEEK, APPROX. 90, ATTEND. FOOD, UTILITIES, AND GAS ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO 204 FAMILY RESIDENTS. TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED FOR ALL RESIDENTS TO MAKE THEIR APPOINTMENTS. 32 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED EACH WEEK IN THE FRESH START-12 STEP PROGRAM MEETINGS EACH WEEK THAT THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL INTERVENTIONS FOR 18 INDIVIDUALS AS THEY CAME UP. 3,500 HOURS OF PASTORAL COUNSELING WAS PROVIDED AND 6,250 HOURS WERE PROVIDED BY VOLUNTEERS. THERE ARE 24 GRH LICENSED BEDS PROVIDED FOR RESIDENTS AT THE HOUSE OF HOPE SOBER HOME. THE ORGANIZATION HAS 4 SELF-PAY BEDS AT THE HOUSE OF HOPE. 34,500 RESIDENT MEALS & PERSONAL ITEMS WERE PROVIDED. IN 2024 THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERED WITH NON-PROFITS AND LOCAL CHURCHES TO BETTER SERVE THE RESIDENTS WITH THE FOCUS ON HELPING THE RESIDENTS TRANSITION BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VOLUNTEER IN THE COMMUNITY AND THEREBY HELPS TO TRANSITION THE RESIDENTS BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY & THE WORKFORCE AND THIS CONTINUES TO BE THE CASE. EACH RESIDENT, UPON ARRIVAL IS GIVEN A NEW BIBLE, RECOVERY BOOKS AND THE BASIC MATERIALS TO FOLLOW ALONG IN CLASSES THAT ARE PROVIDED. RESIDENTS ARE TAKEN SHOPPING FOR BASIC NEEDS AND APPOINTMENTS AS NEEDED.

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? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    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 August 2008.

    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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