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City Gospel Mission

EIN 31-0538515 · Cincinnati, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND DESPAIR, ONE LIFE AT A TIME. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY WORKING WITH LOCAL CHURCHES TO PROVIDE FOR THE PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE LOST HOPE AND ARE LEAST ABLE TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS.

Income
$9.7 million
Spending
$9.8 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
12.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
123
Volunteers
2,504
Highest pay
$202,183, president

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 September 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 (5)
  1. $3.4 million spent. CITY GOSPEL MISSIONS SHELTER (HOMELESS SERVICES) PROVIDES A SAFE, COMPASSIONATE REFUGE FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. OFFERING MORE THAN JUST A BED, THE SHELTER DELIVERS FAITH-BASED, HOLISTIC SUPPORT INCLUDING HOT MEALS, COUNSELING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. GUESTS ARE WELCOMED WITH DIGNITY AND ENCOURAGED TO PURSUE LONG-TERM TRANSFORMATION THROUGH RECOVERY PROGRAMS, JOB TRAINING, CLASSES, AND MORE. THE SHELTER OPERATES WITH A FOCUS ON RESTORING HOPE AND REBUILDING LIVES, HELPING INDIVIDUALS MOVE FROM CRISIS TO STABILITY. THE MISSION PROVIDES 35,000 NIGHTS OF SHELTER AND 133,000 MEALS EACH YEAR.
  2. $1.3 million spent. CITY GOSPEL MISSION'S RECOVERY PROGRAM PROVIDES A PATHWAY TO HEALING FOR MEN AND WOMEN OVERCOMING ADDICTION AND OTHER LIFE-CONTROLLING ISSUES. THE LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM COMBINES COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE READINESS TO SUPPORT HOLISTIC TRANSFORMATION. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN ROUTINES THAT INCLUDE BIBLE STUDY, MENTORSHIP, GROUP THERAPY, AND JOB TRAINING. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS ACCOUNTABILITY, COMMUNITY, AND PERSONAL GROWTH IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. OVER 100 PEOPLE EACH YEAR ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE TOOLS AND CONFIDENCE TO MAINTAIN SOBRIETY AND LIVE TRANSFORMED LIVES.
  3. $1.2 million spent. CITY GOSPEL MISSION'S AT-RISK YOUTH OUTREACH PARTNERS WITH OVER 100 AREA CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS AND ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS TO PROVIDE TUTORING, MENTORING, CHARACTER BUILDING, SUMMER CAMP, ARTS PROGRAMS(LIKE BALLET), AND SPORTS PROGRAMS TO OVER 2,000 YOUTH. THESE PROGRAMS ARE LOCATED ACROSS GREATER CINCINNATI. THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, OVER 650 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING AND MENTORING TO OVER 450 ACADEMICALLY AND FINANCIALLY AT-RISK YOUTH.
  4. $579,785 spent. JOBS PLUS EMPLOYMENT NETWORK PROVIDES CAREER DEVELOPMENT, COACHING AND PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OVER 850 PARTICIPANTS EACH YEAR. JOBS PLUS WORKS WITH BOTH THE PARTICIPANTS AND EMPLOYERS TO CREATE THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT AND OFFER SUPPORT FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE JOB SEMINARS, CAREER COACHING, RESUME COACHING, AND EMPLOYER RECRUITMENT
  5. JOBS PLUS EMPLOYMENT NETWORK PROVIDES CAREER DEVELOPMENT, COACHING AND PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OVER 850 PARTICIPANTS EACH YEAR. JOBS PLUS WORKS WITH BOTH THE PARTICIPANTS AND EMPLOYERS TO CREATE THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT AND OFFER SUPPORT FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE JOB SEMINARS, CAREER COACHING, RESUME COACHING, AND EMPLOYER RECRUITMENT

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 March 1952.

    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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