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Cherry Street Mission Ministries

EIN 34-1133369 · Toledo, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ERADICATE POVERTY IN BODY (PHYSICAL), MIND (SOUL), AND SPIRIT (SPIRITUAL).

Income
$6.5 million
Spending
$7.7 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
131
Volunteers
467
Highest pay
$177,339, ceo

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: 54 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 168% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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 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 (5)
  1. $1.5 million spent. FOOD SERVICE: LOCATED WITHIN CHERRY STREET MISSION'S LIFE REVITALIZATION CENTER, THE CAFE IS THE ONLY LOCAL CAFETERIA TO OFFER 3 WARM MEALS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR (INCLUDING HOLIDAYS) FREE OF CHARGE TO SHELTER RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED. BETWEEN JULY 2024-JUNE 2025, CHERRY STREET'S CAFE PROVIDED 226,783 MEALS. CHERRY STREET WORKS WITH LOCAL FARMERS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, FOOD BANKS, AND RESTAURANTS TO SUPPLY FRESH, PERISHABLE PRODUCE. IT SUPPLEMENTS THESE SOURCES WITH CASH DONATIONS TO PURCHASE OTHER STAPLES TO CREATE NUTRITIOUS MEALS. CHERRY STREET FOCUSES ON SERVING HEALTHY MEALS AND OFFERING CHOICES TO ITS GUESTS.
  2. $2.2 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SHELTER: CHERRY STREET MISSION (CSM) IS A LEADING PROVIDER OF EMERGENCY SHELTER IN NORTHWEST OHIO AND SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN. REPRESENTING 82% OF THE LOCAL CONTINUUM OF CARE'S SINGLE EMERGENCY BEDS, CHERRY STREET PROVIDES SAFE OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS, ACCESS TO HYGIENE FACILITIES, CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION, A PLACE TO STORE VALUABLES AND RECEIVE MAIL, AND THE SAFETY THAT COMES FROM RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT.
  3. $1.5 million spent. READY FOR LIFE: CHERRY STREET IS COMMITTED TO MEETING THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE MOST VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS IN NORTHWEST OHIO, SPECIFICALLY ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. CHERRY STREET HAS EXPANDED ITS SERVICES BEYOND PROVIDING EMERGENCY SERVICES ONLY TO INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT APPROACH CALLED READY FOR LIFE. THROUGH A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF CASE MANAGEMENT, RESOURCE NAVIGATION AND PARTNERSHIP COLLABORATION, THE READY FOR LIFE PROGRAM OFFERS A MULTI- FACETED APPROACH TO RESTORE THE SOUL, SPIRIT, BODY, AND RELATIONSHIPS OF THOSE WHO HAVE LOST HOPE. READY FOR LIFE INCLUDES:PURPOSEFUL DISCIPLESHIP, MENTORSHIP, COACHING, ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE, EMPLOYMENT, JOB READINESS, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, SUBSCRIPTIVE PERSONAL ASSESSMENTS, GOAL SETTING, EDUCATION, TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, HOUSING, AND STABILITY. READY FOR LIFE: CHERRY STREET IS COMMITTED TO MEETING THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE MOST VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS IN NORTHWEST OHIO, SPECIFICALLY ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. CHERRY STREET HAS EXPANDED ITS SERVICES BEYOND PROVIDING EMERGENCY SERVICES ONLY TO INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT APPROACH CALLED READY FOR LIFE. THROUGH A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF CASE MANAGEMENT, RESOURCE NAVIGATION AND PARTNERSHIP COLLABORATION, THE READY FOR LIFE PROGRAM OFFERS A MULTI- FACETED APPROACH TO RESTORE THE SOUL, SPIRIT, BODY, AND RELATIONSHIPS OF THOSE WHO HAVE LOST HOPE. READY FOR LIFE INCLUDES:PURPOSEFUL DISCIPLESHIP, MENTORSHIP, COACHING, ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE, EMPLOYMENT, JOB READINESS, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, SUBSCRIPTIVE PERSONAL ASSESSMENTS, GOAL SETTING, EDUCATION, TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, HOUSING, AND STABILITY.
  4. $596,399 spent. WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT: CHERRY STREET MISSION'S WFD PROGRAM PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR IN-DEMAND JOBS THAT PAY A LIVABLE WAGE IN THE STATE OF OHIO. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES GED PREPARATIONS, MATH, READING, ESL AND DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS. PARTICIPANTS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENROLL IN INDUSTRY INFORMED, JOB READINESS TRAINING IN THE AREAS OF OFFICE SPECIALIST, WELDING, TOOL AND DIE, MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN, AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN, CULINARY AND BUILDING TRADES. CHERRY STREET STAFF COLLABORATE WITH EACH STUDENT TO UNLOCK POTENTIAL, BREAK DOWN BARRIERS, AND CREATE A MORE INCLUSIVE AND PROSPEROUS ENVIRONMENT WHERE EACH CAN THRIVE. THIS SUPPORT FURTHER INCLUDES SECURING IDENTIFICATION, LEGAL SERVICES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SUCH AS ATTENDANCE, APPEARANCE, INTERPERSONAL, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE.
  5. WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT: CHERRY STREET MISSION'S WFD PROGRAM PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR IN-DEMAND JOBS THAT PAY A LIVABLE WAGE IN THE STATE OF OHIO. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES GED PREPARATIONS, MATH, READING, ESL AND DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS. PARTICIPANTS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENROLL IN INDUSTRY INFORMED, JOB READINESS TRAINING IN THE AREAS OF OFFICE SPECIALIST, WELDING, TOOL AND DIE, MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN, AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN, CULINARY AND BUILDING TRADES. CHERRY STREET STAFF COLLABORATE WITH EACH STUDENT TO UNLOCK POTENTIAL, BREAK DOWN BARRIERS, AND CREATE A MORE INCLUSIVE AND PROSPEROUS ENVIRONMENT WHERE EACH CAN THRIVE. THIS SUPPORT FURTHER INCLUDES SECURING IDENTIFICATION, LEGAL SERVICES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SUCH AS ATTENDANCE, APPEARANCE, INTERPERSONAL, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE.

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 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 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 June 1950.

    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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