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Kokomo Rescue Mission

EIN 35-1104430 · Kokomo, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE KOKOMO RESCUE MISSION EXISTS TO PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS AND DEMONSTRATE THE COMPASSION OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE HOMELESS, HUNGRY, AND HURTING IN NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
-11.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
75
Volunteers
1,315
Highest pay
$106,231, executive director

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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (4)
  1. $931,212 spent. SHELTER PROGRAMS: KOKOMO RESCUE MISSION'S SHELTER PROGRAMS PROVIDE SAFE OVERNIGHT SHELTER TO AN AVERAGE 105 INDIVIDUALS PER DAY, TOTALING 588 UNIQUE MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR. IN ADDITION, THESE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED CASE MANAGEMENT, JOB TRAINING, SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMING THROUGH KOKOMO RESCUE MISSION'S SHELTER PROGRAMS, WHICH ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS AND HELP MOVE THESE INDIVIDUALS TOWARD A MORE STABLE AND INDEPENDENT FUTURE.
  2. $610,463 spent. ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: KOKOMO RESCUE MISSION'S ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF GROCERIES, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, CLOTHING, AND HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS TO RESIDENTS AND CLIENTS FROM THE PUBLIC WHO ARE EXPERIENCING CRISIS. DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, KRM'S ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS DISTRIBUTED $59,170 WORTH OF CLOTHING, 12,600 POUNDS OF GROCERIES, $1,034 WORTH OF HYGIENE KITS, AND $3,300 WORTH OF FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS. IN ADDITION, KRM'S ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDED BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF NEW SHOES AND UNDERGARMENTS TO 458 STUDENTS AND CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF GIFTS, SUPPLIES, AND FOOD TO 639 FAMILIES.
  3. $544,784 spent. MEAL PROGRAMS: THE MEAL PROGRAMS OF THE KOKOMO RESCUE MISSION PROVIDE FREE HOT MEALS FOR LUNCH AND DINNER EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR TO HUNGRY INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY. KRM SERVED 107,901 HOT MEALS THROUGHOUT FY 2024-2025 AS WELL AS AN ADDITIONAL 1,912 SPECIAL THANKSGIVING MEALS TO HUNGRY INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY ON THANKSGIVING DAY.
  4. $602,946 spent. KOKOMO RESCUE MISSION ALSO SERVES OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE MANY FACETS OF OUR RETAIL PROGRAM WHICH ULTIMATELY PROVIDES ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND A VARIETY OF ITEMS TO THE PUBLIC AT LOW COST. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, KRM ACCEPTS DONATED ITEMS FROM THE COMMUNITY AND THEN PROCESSES THEM FOR RECYCLING, DISPOSAL, OR SALE AT OUR THRIFT STORE. THE RETAIL PROGRAM AT KRM PROVIDES VALUABLE JOB SKILLS TRAINING FOR OUR RESIDENTS AND PAID JOBS FOR MANY IN OUR COMMUNITY.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1978.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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