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Evansville Rescue Mission Inc

EIN 35-0942622 · Evansville, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE EVANSVILLE RESCUE MISSION EXISTS TO GLORIFY GOD BY HELPING MEET THE BASIC NEEDS OF THOSE THEY SERVE, AND BY LOVINGLY SHARING WITH THEM THE LIFE-CHANGING MESSAGE THAT, "JESUS SAVES"

Income
$10.6 million
Spending
$8.2 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
142
Volunteers
3,500
Highest pay
$176,749, president/ce

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

Good: 80 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 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 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. $2.2 million spent. THE YOUTH CARE CENTER PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES FOR 12-17 YEAR OLDS IN SOUTHERN INDIANA. THERE ARE BEDS FOR MALES AND FOR FEMALES. THE YCC IS COMMITTED TO ATTACHING DIGNITY, HONOR AND RESPECT TO EACH RESIDENT WHILE MAINTAINING A VERY SAFE, SECURE, AND STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT. ALL PLACEMENTS COME FROM THE COURTS OR LAW ENFORCEMENT.
  2. $2.6 million spent. MINISTRY AND SHELTER TO THE HOMELESS. THERE ARE 168 BEDS UTILIZED BY MEN WHO HAVE JOINED ONE OF THE MISSION'S PROGRAMS. ALL MEN ARE PROVIDED BREAKFAST, LUNCH, SUPPER, SHOWER ACCESS, CLOTHING, CHAPEL SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT (WITH REFERRALS TO OFFSITE SOCIAL SERVICE AND EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES) AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE MONITORING. ALL THREE DAILY MEALS ARE OPEN TO ALL MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN WHO ARE HUNGRY. THE MISSION HAS HOSTED OVER 100,000 CONSECUTIVE MEALTIMES SINCE 1917. ADDITIONALLY, THOUSANDS OF FOOD BOXES WITH A 50 VALUE ARE ANNUALLY GIVEN TO NEEDY FAMILIES DURING THE THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SEASONS.
  3. $2.3 million spent. OPERATE A THRIFT STORE; PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; AND, MISCELLANEOUS OTHER PROGRAMS SUCH AS A COFFEE BAR.

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? 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 May 1951.

    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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