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Friends of Sinners Inc

EIN 27-0332382 · Owensboro, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FRIENDS OF SINNERS IS A CHRIST-CENTERED RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE RECOVERY PROGRAM FOCUSING ON THE RESTORATION AND RECONCILIATION OF MEN AND WOMEN TO CHRIST THROUGH BIBLICAL TRUTHS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND LIFE SKILLS. THROUGH THIS, WE ARE TRANSFORMING INDIVIDUALS INTO POSITIVE CONTRIBUT

Income
$638,448
Spending
$571,083
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
10

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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 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 (3)
  1. FRIENDS OF SINNERS PROVIDE ONE MEAL A MONTH TO THE LOCAL HOMELESS SHELTERS. THE RESIDENTS LEAD THE SHELTER IN PRAYER AND GUIDANCE THROUGH SCRIPTURE READINGS, PRAYER, AND ONE ON ONE CONVERSATIONS.
  2. FRIENDS OF SINNERS HOLD EVENTS FOR THEIR RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL UNDERPRIVLEDGED, THAT PROVIDE FREE FOOD & BIBLICAL SUPPLIES FOR THOSE FAMILIES IN NEED.
  3. $571,083 spent. FRIENDS OF SINNERS REHABILITATES RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS WITH DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTIONS BY PROVIDING CHRIST BASED SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS. ATTEND FAITH BASED CONFERENCES, WORKSHOP OR STUDY GROUPS FOCUSED ON FAITH & RECOVERY (HEALING & BREAKING BONDAGES). PROVIDE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNTIES FOR CLIENTS TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY (BORROWED HEARTS)

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 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 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 July 2009.

    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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