Christ Cares
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Religious - provide Christian Ministers to share Gods Love Christ Cares brings hope and help to people in need by providing ministers and volunteers to proclaim the Gospel the GOOD NEWS shared in John 316 that God loves us and has provided a way of salvation and demonstrate Gods Love by helping and resourcing in practical ways Our ministry focus area is the economically hard hit areas of Chicagoland
- Income
- $153,434
- Spending
- $150,912
- Reserves
- 3.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $47,271, program director president of board
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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)
- $58,813 spent. HOMELESS MINISTRY Christ Cares has a wide range of programs to help the homeless and poor of Chicgoland utilizing its Program Director Independent Contractors and volunteers On Thursdays Christ Cares along with New Life Baptist Church co-sponsors the Hope for the Homeless Bible Study and Lunch Usually between 40 to 50 attend weekly This program consists of singing Christian Songs and an in depth Bible Study Each person is encouraged to take a Bible Devotional Sheet Home to work on and there is a large team of staff and volunteers there to encourage and help in various ways including connecting homeless with various available resources depending on their needs Afterwards a delicious and healthy lunch is served this translates to over 2250 meals served annually not including the other ways Christ Cares distributes food to those in need Christ Cares also sponsors a weekly Christian AANA Program alcoholic anonymous and narcotic anonymous recovery and victory program which helps those who have had or currently have a problem with drugs or alcohol to live victoriously and to learn helpful life skills Our Program Director sends out a daily text to about 150 which contains a scripture verse and prayer Those receiving it are then able to respond to the text with spiritual questions or requests for help in practical ways over 50000 texts sent annually Christ Cares also ministers at the Pacific Garden Mission Homeless Shelter once a month preaching to 400 to 500 plus a month that translates to 5000 Homeless blessed annually There are other ways Christ Cares reaches out to the homeless and those in need including providing counseling encouragement and a Christian Minister in a time of need Christ Cares religious program goal is rooted in the belief that Christ clearly taught in the Bible that ministering to the poor and needy should be a priority
- $49,847 spent. CHRISTAIN URBAN MINISTRY including RESOURCING encouraging and helping urban churches as well as direct wholistic ministry to those in economically hard hit areas A primary goal of Christ Cares is to found plant urban churches as well as resource and encourage established urban churches to empower them to proclaim and demonstrate the Love of God to their communities Urban churches often face overwhelming needs in their community but have very few resources to help those in need because of the economic problems in the community and their churches Christ Cares secures and shares practical resources that help with the churches religious goals of Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to also help meet the felt needs of the people of their community and thus becoming a center of help and hope Resourcing examples include Bibles Gospel Tracts clothing winter coats over a thousand new Christmas Toys for needy children Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets to 60 plus families and School Supplies for 1300 children including ever single grade school and junior high student of poverty stricken Ford Heights IL We have ten key urban churches that we help including a special relationship with New Life Church of Chicago Heights which was founded by our Activities Director We are grateful to New Life for the use of their facility gymnasium storage areas and office as well as working jointly with many ministry projects including Homeless Ministry and Resource Distribution out of gratitude we provide the church resources and some financial help Beyond sharing resources our Activities Director is also involved with encouraging these ten urban ministries
- $22,721 spent. CHRISTIAN MINISTRY endeavors including FOOD MINISTRY YOUTH MINISTRY EVANGELISM CHRISTIAN MINISTRY and TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY Christ Cares secures food donations and distributes it to people in need as well as stock a Food Pantry for the Chicago Heights area at New Life Church Christ Cares ministers to urban youth in various ways and sometimes have basketball activities as a way for youth to have fun in a safe environment as well as encourage them to make good spiritual decisions in life Christ Cares is involved with Evangelism Discipleship and Christian Ministry Christ Cares also has a transportation ministry and has a fleet of vehicles including a couple Vans a Box Truck a Bus and a trailer to be used to provide transportation to our programs and also to pick up and distribute resources These vehicles are also available for urban churches to use free of charge for the same purposes Of course Christ Cares also pays for the insurance of these vehicles as well as liability insurance to keep everyone safe and protected
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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