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Churches for the Streets of Hope

EIN 27-4408407 · Essex, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION STATEMENT CHURCHES FOR STREETS OF HOPE (CSOH), A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, BRINGS QUALITY, COMPASSIONATE CARE TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR WHO ARE OTHERWISE IN NEED, BY MOBILIZING THE FAITH COMMUNITY AND OTHERS IN BALTIMORE COUNTY AND REKINDLING HOPE AND ASPIRATION IN THOSE WE SERVE AS WE FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS CHRIST.

Income
$362,911
Spending
$406,320
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 86%
Employees
44
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$67,577, dir. of oper

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 June 30, 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. $321,740 spent. DURING THE FY2025 FISCAL YEAR, CHURCHES FOR STREETS OF HOPE HAD THE FOLLOWING SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR ITS THREE LARGEST PROGRAMS OF COMMUNITY CARE DAYS (SUMMER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES), COLD WEATHER SHELTER, AND CASE MANAGEMENT: FROM NOVEMBER 2024 TO APRIL 2025, OUR SHELTER SERVED 41 INDIVIDUALS IN OUR 16-BED FACILITY, PROVIDING NOT ONLY A WARM BED BUT ALSO COMPASSIONATE CASE MANAGEMENT, MEALS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, CAMPAIGNS, AND DONOR ENGAGEMENT. THROUGH THE FREEZING WEATHER SHELTER, WE SUPPORTED 247 PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS, OFFERING MEALS, SAFETY, AND CONNECTION DURING THE COLDEST MONTHS. MANY STRUGGLED WITH MENTAL HEALTH, AND WE WORKED TO CONNECT THEM TO HEALTH SERVICES. SOH OPERATED EVERY NIGHT FROM NOVEMBER 1 TO APRIL 30, AND DURING THE DAY WHEN THE WEATHER WAS EXTREME. THE SHELTER INCLUDED A HOT EVENING MEAL AND A SIMPLE BREAKFAST. WE PROVIDED CLIENTS WITH YEAR-ROUND CASE MANAGEMENT AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES, AS WELL AS ASSISTANCE IN SECURING EMPLOYMENT, BENEFITS, AND PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION. WE ALSO OFFERED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AT THE SHELTER DURING THE OFF-SEASON MONTHS AS PART OF OUR SUMMER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN THE SURROUNDING ESSEX COMMUNITY, INCLUDING WEEKLY MEALS, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND ACCESS TO CLOTHING/LAUNDRY SERVICES. WE SERVED AN AVERAGE OF 165 COMMUNITY MEMBERS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. DURING THE FY2025 FISCAL YEAR, CHURCHES FOR STREETS OF HOPE HAD THE FOLLOWING SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR ITS THREE LARGEST PROGRAMS OF COMMUNITY CARE DAYS (SUMMER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES), COLD WEATHER SHELTER, AND CASE MANAGEMENT: FROM NOVEMBER 2024 TO APRIL 2025, OUR SHELTER SERVED 41 INDIVIDUALS IN OUR 16-BED FACILITY, PROVIDING NOT ONLY A WARM BED BUT ALSO COMPASSIONATE CASE MANAGEMENT, MEALS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, CAMPAIGNS, AND DONOR ENGAGEMENT. THROUGH THE FREEZING WEATHER SHELTER, WE SUPPORTED 247 PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS, OFFERING MEALS, SAFETY, AND CONNECTION DURING THE COLDEST MONTHS. MANY STRUGGLED WITH MENTAL HEALTH, AND WE WORKED TO CONNECT THEM TO HEALTH SERVICES. SOH OPERATED EVERY NIGHT FROM NOVEMBER 1 TO APRIL 30, AND DURING THE DAY WHEN THE WEATHER WAS EXTREME. THE SHELTER INCLUDED A HOT EVENING MEAL AND A SIMPLE BREAKFAST. WE PROVIDED CLIENTS WITH YEAR-ROUND CASE MANAGEMENT AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES, AS WELL AS ASSISTANCE IN SECURING EMPLOYMENT, BENEFITS, AND PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION. WE ALSO OFFERED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AT THE SHELTER DURING THE OFF-SEASON MONTHS AS PART OF OUR SUMMER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN THE SURROUNDING ESSEX COMMUNITY, INCLUDING WEEKLY MEALS, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND ACCESS TO CLOTHING/LAUNDRY SERVICES. WE SERVED AN AVERAGE OF 165 COMMUNITY MEMBERS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 September 2012.

    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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