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Las Vegas Rescue Mission

EIN 23-7222330 · Las Vegas, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THROUGH FEEDING THE HUNGRY, SUPPORT, AND CARE, WE PROVIDE REDEMPTION, RECOVERY, AND RE-ENTRY TO THE HOMELESS, ADDICTED, AND THOSE IN NEED.

Income
$8.9 million
Spending
$6.7 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
82
Volunteers
1,523
Highest pay
$166,275, ceo

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 (5)
  1. $2.3 million spent. OUR RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAM IS FOR MEN AND WOMEN WITH LIFE-CONTROLLING ADDICTIONS WHO WANT TO MAKE A POSITIVE LIFE CHANGE. THE PROGRAM IS FREE AND IS A WAY TO GET OFF THE STREETS INTO A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. RESIDENTS HAVE ALL PHYSICAL NEEDS MET DURING THE PROGRAM, SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON RECOVERY. THE RECOVERY PROGRAM IS UP TO A ONE-YEAR COMMITMENT AND CAN SERVE APPROXIMATELY 120 PARTICIPANTS. RESIDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ACTIVELY PURSUE RECOVERY, INCLUDING ATTENDING REQUIRED TREATMENT PROGRAMMING AND MEETING REGULARLY WITH A COUNSELOR. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES PROVIDING A RESIDENT WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS FOR SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION BACK INTO SOCIETY. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ENTERING THE PROGRAM, COME TO THE MISSION BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8AM AND 2PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND FILL OUT AN APPLICATION OR CALL 702-382-1766. OUR RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAM IS FOR MEN AND WOMEN WITH LIFE-CONTROLLING ADDICTIONS WHO WANT TO MAKE A POSITIVE LIFE CHANGE. THE PROGRAM IS FREE AND IS A WAY TO GET OFF THE STREETS INTO A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. RESIDENTS HAVE ALL PHYSICAL NEEDS MET DURING THE PROGRAM, SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON RECOVERY. THE RECOVERY PROGRAM IS UP TO A ONE-YEAR COMMITMENT AND CAN SERVE APPROXIMATELY 120 PARTICIPANTS. RESIDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ACTIVELY PURSUE RECOVERY, INCLUDING ATTENDING REQUIRED TREATMENT PROGRAMMING AND MEETING REGULARLY WITH A COUNSELOR. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES PROVIDING A RESIDENT WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS FOR SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION BACK INTO SOCIETY. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ENTERING THE PROGRAM, COME TO THE MISSION BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8AM AND 2PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND FILL OUT AN APPLICATION OR CALL 702-382-1766.
  2. $538,660 spent. OUR THRIFT STORE IS AN IMPORTANT LINK BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY & OUR HOMELESS & HURTING NEIGHBORS. DONATED ITEMS ARE GIVEN TO THOSE IN NEED, OR SOLD, WITH 100% OF SALES REINVESTED INTO OUR CRITICAL PROGRAMS. THE THRIFT STORE CARRIES A WIDE VARIETY OF ITEMS, INCLUDING MICROWAVES, TV SETS, COUCHES, CHAIRS, OTHER FURNITURE, CLOTHES, KITCHENWARE & MORE. INVENTORY IS CONSTANTLY CHANGING, SO VISIT OFTEN
  3. $1.8 million spent. WE HAVE EMERGENCY OVERNIGHT HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, SINGLE MOTHERS WITH CHILDREN, & WE ARE THE ONLY LOCAL SHELTER ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE SINGLE FATHERS WITH CHILDREN. OUR FACILITIES PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR NEARLY 200 MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN DAILY. THE OVERNIGHT SHELTER GUESTS CAN STAY UP TO 7 NIGHTS IF THEY REQUEST ONLY EMERGENCY SHELTER, SHOULD THEY REQUEST CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THEIR STAY CAN BE EXTENDED ON AN INDIVIDUALIZED BASIS. THESE SINGLE MEN, WOMEN AND FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED WITH OVERNIGHT SHELTER, HOT MEALS, CLOTHING, ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSPORTATION, PARENTING CLASSES AND ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING TO ASSIST THEM IN FINDING JOBS, STABLE HOUSING AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO PREVENT THEM FROM SLIDING BACK INTO HOMELESSNESS.
  4. $266,145 spent. THE OUTREACH TEAM IS A PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM WITH THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS AND LVRM. THE OUTREACH TEAM MEMBERS ARE LVRM EMPLOYEES WHILE THEY WORK UNDER THE GUIDELINES AND WITH THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS STAFF DURING THEIR SHIFTS. THEY CONDUCT OUTREACH SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS CITY LIMITS . THEY DO NOT CONDUCT OUTREACH SERVICES IN TUNNELS OR WASHES. DISPATCHES ARE HANDLED THROUGH THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS AND CAN COME FROM A PLETHORA OF WAYS FROM BUSINESS OWNERS TO THE MAYOR. ONCE A DISPATCH IS ISSUED IT IS UP TO THE TEAM TO DEPLOY AND ATTEMPT TO ENGAGE. THE GOAL IS ALWAYS TO GET A PERSON INTO SERVICES OR DECREASE BARRIERS. THIS MAY INCLUDE OBTAINING IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS (BIRTH CERTIFICATES, IDENTIFICATIONS) OR A TICKET TO HOME . IF SERVICES ARE REFUSED, THE TEAM WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD RAPPORT.
  5. THE OUTREACH TEAM IS A PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM WITH THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS AND LVRM. THE OUTREACH TEAM MEMBERS ARE LVRM EMPLOYEES WHILE THEY WORK UNDER THE GUIDELINES AND WITH THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS STAFF DURING THEIR SHIFTS. THEY CONDUCT OUTREACH SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS CITY LIMITS . THEY DO NOT CONDUCT OUTREACH SERVICES IN TUNNELS OR WASHES. DISPATCHES ARE HANDLED THROUGH THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS AND CAN COME FROM A PLETHORA OF WAYS FROM BUSINESS OWNERS TO THE MAYOR. ONCE A DISPATCH IS ISSUED IT IS UP TO THE TEAM TO DEPLOY AND ATTEMPT TO ENGAGE. THE GOAL IS ALWAYS TO GET A PERSON INTO SERVICES OR DECREASE BARRIERS. THIS MAY INCLUDE OBTAINING IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS (BIRTH CERTIFICATES, IDENTIFICATIONS) OR A TICKET TO HOME . IF SERVICES ARE REFUSED, THE TEAM WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD RAPPORT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 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 June 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 October 1970.

    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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