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Skyline Urban Ministry Inc

EIN 23-7396786 · Oklahoma City, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SKYLINES CORE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE OUR FOOD RESOURCE CENTER, MOBILE PANTRY, EYE CLINIC, GARDEN, AND STYLE SHOP. THESE INITIATIVES ADDRESS THE MOST FUNDAMENTAL NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY, AS MANY RESIDENTS STILL STRUGGLE TO ACCESS THESE ESSENTIALS WITHOUT OUR SUPPORT.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
14

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

Financial health

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% 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 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 December 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. $3.2 million spent. THE FOOD RESOURCE CENTER AND MOBILE PANTRY PROVIDE FREE GROCERIES TO FOOD- INSECURE OKLAHOMANS, UTILIZING A CHOICE PANTRY MODEL. THIS APPROACH ALLOWS PATRONS TO SELECT ITEMS THAT BEST MEET THEIR FAMILY'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES, RESULTING IN REDUCED FOOD WASTE, LOWER DISTRIBUTION COSTS, AND A GREATER FOCUS ON PRESERVING THE DIGNITY OF THOSE WE SERVE. IN 2025, SKYLINE DELIVERED 1,473,252 POUNDS OF FOOD TO 81,729 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE COMBINED EFFORTS OF OUR ON-SITE FOOD RESOURCE CENTER AND MOBILE PANTRY, MARKING A 5% INCREASE IN SERVICE DELIVERIES TO INDIVIDUALS COMPARED TO 2024. TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS SERVED 28,237 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS LAST YEAR.
  2. $174,964 spent. THE SKYLINE EYE CLINIC OFFERS FREE EYE EXAMS TO UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS, THANKS TO THE DEDICATION OF VOLUNTEER DOCTORS. IN 2025, THE CLINIC PROVIDED 683 FREE EYE EXAMS. ADDITIONALLY, PATRONS CAN ORDER CUSTOM PRESCRIPTION EYEGLASSES AT A REDUCED COST THROUGH THE CLINIC. SINGLE VISION AND BIFOCAL GLASSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR JUST 45 PER PAIR, WITH SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED TO FURTHER REDUCE THE COST. IN 2025, SKYLINE PROVIDED 868 PAIRS OF PRESCRIPTION EYEGLASSES AND DISTRIBUTED 125 PAIRS OF FREE READING GLASSES TO THOSE IN NEED.
  3. $185,225 spent. THE SKYLINE STYLE SHOP RECEIVES REFERRALS FROM SCHOOL COUNSELORS, NONPROFIT PARTNERS, AND CHURCHES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN NEED. REFERRED FAMILIES CAN SELECT UP TO 10 ITEMS OF CLOTHING PER HOUSEHOLD, FREE OF CHARGE. THE STYLE SHOP ALSO OPERATES AS A THRIFT STORE, OFFERING CLOTHING ITEMS AT A DOLLAR OR LESS FOR ANYONE IN THE COMMUNITY. IN 2025, THE STYLE SHOP SERVED OVER 4,700 PATRONS. 1,204 PATRONS RECEIVED FREE CLOTHING THROUGH REFERRALS. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH CHURCHES, BUSINESSES, AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS, SKYLINE ALSO PROVIDED GIFTS TO 319 CHILDREN FOR CHRISTMAS THROUGH OUR STYLE SHOP CHRISTMAS POP-UP SHOP.
  4. $159,242 spent. IN ADDITION TO THE PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTED ON FORM 990, PART 3, 4A,B,C, SKYLINE HAS SEVERAL OTHER PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON REACHING OUT TO THOSE IN NEED. LAUNCHED IN 2019, THE SKYLINE GARDEN IS A VITAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FRESH PRODUCE DIRECTLY TO SKYLINE PATRONS. IN 2025, THE GARDEN CONTRIBUTED 9,176 POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE TO OUR FOOD RESOURCE CENTER. THE GARDEN NOT ONLY SUPPORTS THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF OUR COMMUNITY BUT ALSO OFFERS REGULAR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. IN 2025, SKYLINE PARTNERED WITH ADELAIDE LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO INTEGRATE HANDS-ON GARDENING LESSONS INTO THE SCHOOLS SCIENCE CURRICULUM. OVER SIX WEEKS, THE GARDEN PROGRAM PROVIDED WEEKLY GARDENING LESSONS TO 90 FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE GARDEN OFFERS ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES TO BOTH PATRONS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, FOSTERING A DEEPER CONNECTION TO HEALTHY LIVING AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES.
  5. IN ADDITION TO THE PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTED ON FORM 990, PART 3, 4A,B,C, SKYLINE HAS SEVERAL OTHER PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON REACHING OUT TO THOSE IN NEED. LAUNCHED IN 2019, THE SKYLINE GARDEN IS A VITAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FRESH PRODUCE DIRECTLY TO SKYLINE PATRONS. IN 2025, THE GARDEN CONTRIBUTED 9,176 POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE TO OUR FOOD RESOURCE CENTER. THE GARDEN NOT ONLY SUPPORTS THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF OUR COMMUNITY BUT ALSO OFFERS REGULAR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. IN 2025, SKYLINE PARTNERED WITH ADELAIDE LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO INTEGRATE HANDS-ON GARDENING LESSONS INTO THE SCHOOLS SCIENCE CURRICULUM. OVER SIX WEEKS, THE GARDEN PROGRAM PROVIDED WEEKLY GARDENING LESSONS TO 90 FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE GARDEN OFFERS ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES TO BOTH PATRONS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, FOSTERING A DEEPER CONNECTION TO HEALTHY LIVING AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 January 1975.

    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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