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Hiway 80 Rescue Mission

EIN 23-7112088 · Longview, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak40 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING, AND LONG-TERM DISCIPLESHIP/RECOVERY PROGRAMS THAT WILL LEAD INDIVIDUALS TO A POSITIVE LIFESTYLE.

Income
$6.4 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
18.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
39
Volunteers
1,118
Highest pay
$97,863, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 72% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 40 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    0 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 September 30, 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 (3)
  1. $874,084 spent. HIWAY 80 RESCUE MISSION'S NEW CREATIONS PROGRAM IS A CHRIST CENTERED RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR MEN WITH LIFE CONTROLLING PROBLEMS(ADDICTIONS). MEN WHO ARE COMMITTED TO MAKE CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES PARTICIPATE IN BIBLE CLASSES, LIFE SKILL CLASSES, SUPPORT GROUPS, WORK THERAPY, AND BECOME ACTIVE IN LOCAL CHURCHES.
  2. $874,084 spent. HIWAY 80 TYLER - HIWAY 80 RESCUE MISSION'S GUEST MINISTIES PROVIDES SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, MEDICAL CARE, AND SPIRITUAL COUNSELING FOR HOMELESS MEN. THE GOAL IS TO LIVE UP TO THE MOTTO "THE ROAD TO A NEW LIFE STARTS HERE." THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 26,645 BED NIGHTS FOR MEN.
  3. $874,083 spent. HIWAY 80 RESCUE MISSIONS'S WOMEN AND FAMILY SHELTER SERVES OUR COMMUNITY'S GROWING NUMBER OF HOMELESS WOMEN AND FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER, MEALS, CASE MANAGEMENT, CHRIST CENTERED SUPPORT CLASSES, AND CHILD PROGRAMS. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS BY HELPING GUESTS HAVE A NEW LIFE WITH CHRIST. THE MISSION PROVIDED 32,656 BED NIGHTS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 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 September 2025.

    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 May 1971.

    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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