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Crossroads Outreach Ministries Inc

EIN 26-4700099 · Ridgeland, MS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CROSSROADS MINISTRIES IS A PLACE WHERE BROKEN WOMEN, COMING FROM PRISON, FIND RESTORATION FROM ADDICTION AND MORE. THEY ARE IN NEED OF EDUCATION, LIFE SKILLS, AND A SAFE PLACE AS THEY REGAIN THEIR SELF- WORTH.

Income
$642,023
Spending
$623,046
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 35%
Employees
10
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$67,000, executive director

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 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 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 56% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    12 of 15

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

  • 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 (1)
  1. $515,083 spent. AFTER MORE THAN 17 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, CROSSROADS OUTREACH MINISTRIES, INC., CONTINUES TO ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS ACROSS ALL AREAS OF ITS MINISTRY. OUR COMMITMENT TO GROWTH AND IMPROVEMENT IS EVIDENT IN THE ENHANCEMENTS MADE TO OUR FACILITIES, PROGRAMS, AND STAFF.CAMPUS AND FACILITIES:WE REMAIN GRATEFUL FOR OUR RECENTLY ESTABLISHED CAMPUS FACILITY, WHICH PROVIDES A WELCOMING SPACE FOR BOTH OUR STAFF AND PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. THE CAMPUS INCLUDES CLASSROOMS WHERE LADIES ATTEND THEIR REQUIRED SESSIONS, AS WELL AS PRIVATE OFFICES FOR MENTORS AND COUNSELORS TO WORK INDIVIDUALLY WITH THE WOMEN IN OUR PROGRAM. A LARGE CLASSROOM ACCOMMODATES GROUP INSTRUCTION AND FOSTERS A SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AND TRAINING:CROSSROADS OUTREACH MINISTRIES HAS PARTNERED WITH HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ENABLING PARTICIPANTS TO EARN THEIR GED AND COMPLETE THE SMART START PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES COLLEGE CREDIT. ADDITIONALLY, GOODWILL OFFERS COMPUTER TRAINING, AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE RESULTS IN A CERTIFICATE FOR THE LADIES.RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS:OUR ORIGINAL HOME IN MADISON CONTINUES TO OPERATE AS THE PRIMARY CARE HOME, WHERE WOMEN COMPLETE A FOUR-MONTH PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP THEM TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING. BEYOND THIS, WE NOW OPERATE FIVE ADDITIONAL SOBER HOMES. THESE RESIDENCES OFFER A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE WOMEN CAN FOCUS ON REBUILDING THEIR LIVES, FINDING EMPLOYMENT, ANDLEARNING ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. WITH THESE EXPANSIONS, WE ARE NOW ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE A TOTAL OF 45 WOMEN AT A TIME-A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN OUR CAPACITY AND A TESTAMENT TO THE GROWTH OF OUR PROGRAM.ONGOING IMPROVEMENTS:CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS ARE BEING MADE TO ALL OUR PROPERTIES, BOTH INSIDE AND OUT, ENSURING THAT OUR FACILITIES REMAIN WELCOMING, SAFE, AND CONDUCIVE TO SUCCESS.LEADERSHIP AND STAFF:CROSSROADS OUTREACH MINISTRIES BENEFITS FROM THE GUIDANCE OF A DEDICATED BOARD OF DIRECTORS. OUR TEAM CONSISTS OF FOUR FULL-TIME STAFF MEMBERS AND THREE PART-TIME STAFF MEMBERS, ALL WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO ACHIEVE OUR SHARED MISSION AND GOALS.GRANT SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY IMPACT:CROSSROADS OUTREACH MINISTRIES IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM MS HOME CORP, WHICH IS DEDICATED TO HELPING END HOMELESSNESS IN OUR STATE. THIS FUNDING REPRESENTS AN IMPORTANT STEP FORWARD IN OUR MISSION, AS IT ENABLES US TO ENHANCE THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE TO THE WOMEN IN OUR PROGRAMS AS WELL AS OTHERS IN NEED. WE ARE CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN A PROCESS OF DISCOVERY, EVALUATING HOW WE CAN FURTHER IMPROVE OUR SUPPORT AND OUTREACH TO BETTER SERVE OUR PARTICIPANTS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY.

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 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 November 6, 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 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 October 2010.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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