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Madison Ave-Crossroads Community Ministries Inc

EIN 22-3575823 · Paterson, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MACCM WILL SEEK TO MEET THE SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY BY RESPONDING TO THOSE NEEDS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED AND DESIGNED SOLUTIONS AND STRATEGIES IN A WAY THAT HELPS PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES. BELIEVING THAT TRUE TRANSFORMATION OF LIVES COMES ONLY FROM THE POWER OF JESUS AND HIS WORD, WE WILL DESIGN STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS WHICH WILL FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, TEENAGERS, INDIVIDUALS, AND FAMILIES TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL MESSAGE AND TO ALLEVIATE THE CONDITIONS OF HUNGER, POVERTY, ILLITERACY, UNDER-EDUCATION, UNEMPLOYMENT, HOMELESSNESS, ADDICTIONS, FAMILY CRISIS AND OTHER NEEDS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$481,318
Spending
$509,707
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 34%
Employees
11
Highest pay
$89,700, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 August 31, 2025, 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 (5)
  1. $428,652 spent. THE EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY ASSISTS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH BAGGED GROCERIES, PRIMARILY MONTHLY TO EACH INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY THAT IS REFERRED OR IN NEED. LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT OF "THE POTTER'S HOUSE" 498 MADISON AVE. IT IS USUALLY OPEN ON TUESDAYS AT 10:00AM AND FOR EMERGENCIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 973 278-5627 EXT 10.
  2. THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERALL PROGRAM TO HELP K THROUGH 8TH GRADES WITH THEIR HOMEWORK, MEASURABLY INCREASE THEIR READING AND MATH SCORES, RECRUIT & SUPERVISE VOLUNTEERS, ETC.., IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MISSION OF THE MADISON AVENUE CROSSROADS COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, INC. AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REGULATIONS IN CHAPTER 52 MANUAL OF REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM IS LOCATED AT 511 EAST 22ND ST, PATERSON, NJ 07514 ON THE 2ND FLOOR. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 973-279-9135.
  3. DISCIPLESHIP HOUSE I, II & III: THE DISCIPLESHIP HOUSES PROVIDE A GOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, SAFE, SECURE AND SUPERVISED HOUSING IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT FOR MEN COMING OUT OF LONG TERM DRUG/ALCOHOL REHABILITATION FACILITIES. DISCIPLESHIP HOUSES DISCIPLE MEN FURTHER ON THEIR WALK WITH GOD, DEVELOPMENT OF CHRISTIAN CHARACTER, WORK HABITS, FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES, AND TRANSITION BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY. DISCIPLESHIP HOUSE I IS LOCATED AT 500 MADISON AVE, DISCIPLESHIP HOUSE II LOCATED AT 511 MADISON AVE AND DISCIPLESHIP HOUSE III IS LOCATED AT 502 MADISON AVE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 973 278-5627 EXT 20.
  4. THE ADDITIONAL PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES INCLUDE EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, SENIOR CRUSADERS, AND OTHER OUTREACH MINISTRIES.
  5. THE ADDITIONAL PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES INCLUDE EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, SENIOR CRUSADERS, AND OTHER OUTREACH MINISTRIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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