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Mosaic Christian Community Development Association

EIN 27-1050319 · Benton Harbor, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORPORATION IS DEDICATED TO AND OPERATING FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS FOLLOWS: A) PROVIDE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF BENTON HARBOR, ST. JOSEPH AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES WITHIN A 50 MILE RADIUS; B) CREATE A SUSTAINABLE AND LIVABLE COMMUNITY IN BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN BY ENCOURAGING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH EXISTING ORGANIZATIONS; C) ADDRESS THE HUMAN AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH EXISTING HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS; AND D) PROMOTE RACIAL JUSTICE AND WORK TO HEAL RACIAL DIVISION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$978,289
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
-3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 52%
Employees
43
Highest pay
$83,077, president

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

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 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

    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 May 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. $572,931 spent. JOBS FOR LIFE: THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO HELP EACH PARTICIPANT TO OVERCOME ANY EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS AND HELP OPEN DOORS FOR SUSTAINABLE WAGE EMPLOYMENT THROUGH THE ASSOCIATION'S NETWORK. THE PROGRAM IMPACTS MORE THAN 50 STUDENTS ANNUALLY AND IS A 4-WEEK CLASS THAT INCLUDES THE JOB TRAINING EXPERIENCE AS PART OF THEIR CURRICLUM
  2. MOSAIC RESALE SHOP: A THRIFT STORE THAT PROVIDES RETAIL TRAINING AND JOB EXPERIENCES, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING AFFORDABLE NECESSITITES.
  3. COURT REFERRAL IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND PAYROLL SUPPORT TO THE BERRIEN COUNTY COURT REFERRAL TEAM, WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING, SCHEDULING, AND PLACEMENT OF CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE OFFENDERS WHO ARE SENTENCED BY THE COURT TO PERFORM UNPAID VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY SERVICE.
  4. $26,945 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDED WITHIN THE ASSOCIATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSES.
  5. OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDED WITHIN THE ASSOCIATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 May 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 June 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 October 21, 2026.

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