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Sufficient Grace Ministries for Women Inc

EIN 30-0297571 · Deshler, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUFFICIENT GRACE MINISTRIES FOR WOMEN, A 501 (C ) 3 NON-PROFIT, NON- DENOMINATIONAL ORGANIZATION, WAS FOUNDED IN 2004, WITH THE PURPOSE OF REACHING OUT TO WOMEN AND FAMILIES TO OFFER COMFORT, ENCOURAGEMENT AND HOPE. SUFFICIENT GRACE MINISTRIES OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF SUPPORT OPTIONS FOR BEREAVED PARENTS, AND PARENTS CURRENTLY CARRYING A BABY WITH A LIFE-LIMITING DIAGNOSIS. A TEAM OF STAFF, LEADERS, AND VOLUNTEERS HELPS US OFFER THE WIDE RANGE OF FREE SERVICES TO BEREAVED FAMILIES WORLDWIDE. THEIR EFFORTS FULFILL THE MISSION OF SGM TO PROVIDE EXEMPLARY SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES AND TO EQUIP OTHER BIRTH PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE THIS LEVEL OF COMPASSIONATE CARE TO THEIR PATIENTS THROUGH PERINATAL LOSS SUPPORT TRAINING PROGRAMS.

Income
$640,954
Spending
$615,063
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
7
Highest pay
$50,200, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    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, 2024, 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. $479,005 spent. SUFFICIENT GRACE MINISTRIES FOR WOMEN, A 501 (C ) 3 NON-PROFIT, NON- DENOMINATIONAL ORGANIZATION, WAS FOUNDED IN 2004, WITH THE PURPOSE OF REACHING OUT TO WOMEN AND FAMILIES TO OFFER COMFORT, ENCOURAGEMENT AND HOPE. SUFFICIENT GRACE MINISTRIES OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF SUPPORT OPTIONS FOR BEREAVED PARENTS, AND PARENTS CURRENTLY CARRYING A BABY WITH A LIFE-LIMITING DIAGNOSIS. A TEAM OF STAFF, LEADERS, AND VOLUNTEERS HELPS US OFFER THE WIDE RANGE OF FREE SERVICES TO BEREAVED FAMILIES WORLDWIDE. THEIR EFFORTS FULFILL THE MISSION OF SGM TO PROVIDE EXEMPLARY SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES AND TO EQUIP OTHER BIRTH PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE THIS LEVEL OF COMPASSIONATE CARE TO THEIR PATIENTS THROUGH PERINATAL LOSS SUPPORT TRAINING PROGRAMS.
  2. $4,599 spent. SUFFICIENT GRACE MINISTRIES FOR WOMEN, A 501 (C ) 3 NON-PROFIT, NON- DENOMINATIONAL ORGANIZATION, WAS FOUNDED IN 2004, WITH THE PURPOSE OF REACHING OUT TO WOMEN AND FAMILIES TO OFFER COMFORT, ENCOURAGEMENT AND HOPE. SUFFICIENT GRACE MINISTRIES OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF SUPPORT OPTIONS FOR BEREAVED PARENTS, AND PARENTS CURRENTLY CARRYING A BABY WITH A LIFE-LIMITING DIAGNOSIS. A TEAM OF STAFF, LEADERS, AND VOLUNTEERS HELPS US OFFER THE WIDE RANGE OF FREE SERVICES TO BEREAVED FAMILIES WORLDWIDE. THEIR EFFORTS FULFILL THE MISSION OF SGM TO PROVIDE EXEMPLARY SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES AND TO EQUIP OTHER BIRTH PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE THIS LEVEL OF COMPASSIONATE CARE TO THEIR PATIENTS THROUGH PERINATAL LOSS SUPPORT TRAINING PROGRAMS.
  3. SUFFICIENT GRACE MINISTRIES FOR WOMEN, A 501 (C ) 3 NON-PROFIT, NON- DENOMINATIONAL ORGANIZATION, WAS FOUNDED IN 2004, WITH THE PURPOSE OF REACHING OUT TO WOMEN AND FAMILIES TO OFFER COMFORT, ENCOURAGEMENT AND HOPE. SUFFICIENT GRACE MINISTRIES OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF SUPPORT OPTIONS FOR BEREAVED PARENTS, AND PARENTS CURRENTLY CARRYING A BABY WITH A LIFE-LIMITING DIAGNOSIS. A TEAM OF STAFF, LEADERS, AND VOLUNTEERS HELPS US OFFER THE WIDE RANGE OF FREE SERVICES TO BEREAVED FAMILIES WORLDWIDE. THEIR EFFORTS FULFILL THE MISSION OF SGM TO PROVIDE EXEMPLARY SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES AND TO EQUIP OTHER BIRTH PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE THIS LEVEL OF COMPASSIONATE CARE TO THEIR PATIENTS THROUGH PERINATAL LOSS SUPPORT TRAINING PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 2006.

    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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