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Rockford Rescue Mission Ministries

EIN 36-6132381 · Rockford, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ROCKFORD RESCUE MISSION SHARES HOPE AND HELP IN JESUS' NAME TO MOVE PEOPLE FORM HOMELESSNESS AND DESPAIR TOWARD PERSONAL AND SPIRITUAL WHOLENESS.

Income
$12.2 million
Spending
$9.7 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
19.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
107
Volunteers
679
Highest pay
$436,611, ceo

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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. $2.1 million spent. FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM - A HOT, NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER ARE SERVED FREE OF CHARGE EVERY DAY FOR ANY HUNGRY MAN, WOMAN, OR CHILD IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM PROVIDED 120,876 MEALS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025. CHAPEL IS PROVIDED THREE TIMES WEEKLY AS PART OF THE EVENING MEAL PROGRAM.
  2. $1.3 million spent. LIFE RECOVERY PROGRAM - THE LIFE RECOVERY PROGRAM OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE HELP AND HOPE FOR MEN, WOMEN AND WOMEN WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE IN DESPERATE CIRCUMSTANCES SUCH AS CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, OR DESTRUCTIVE LIFESTYLES. SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE ALONG WITH FAITH-BASED COUNSELING AND CLASSES ARE FOUNDATIONAL DURING THE 9 MONTHS TO 2-YEAR COMMITMENT. THE PROGRAM ENROLLED 47 MEN AND WOMEN IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.
  3. $1.0 million spent. HOMELESS SERVICES - THE CRISIS CENTERS FOR MEN, WOMEN AND WOMEN WITH CHILDREN PROVIDE SAFE SHELTER, CLOTHING, ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY RESOURCE REFERRALS, AND MEDICAL SERVICES. EVANGELISM AND BIBLE STUDIES ARE OFFERED FOR SPIRITUAL OUTREACH AND CONNECTION. OUR HOMELESS SERVICES PROVIDED CARE FOR 479 MEN, 475 WOMEN, AND 218 CHILDREN IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.
  4. $3.2 million spent. OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATE TO EDUCATION INCLUDING VOCATIONAL, BASIC LIFE SKILLS, GED PREPARATION, HIGHER EDUCATION EXPOSURE, AND ADULT LITERACY. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC ONSITE PROVIDING APPOINTMENTS. THRIFT STORE - THRIFT STORE OFFERS GENTLY USED ITEMS INCLUDING CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, AND ACCESSORIES, WHICH BOTH MEET THE NEEDS OF THE GUESTS AS WELL AS PROVIDE A LOW-COST SHOPPING OPTION FOR THE COMMUNITY.
  5. OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATE TO EDUCATION INCLUDING VOCATIONAL, BASIC LIFE SKILLS, GED PREPARATION, HIGHER EDUCATION EXPOSURE, AND ADULT LITERACY. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC ONSITE PROVIDING APPOINTMENTS. THRIFT STORE - THRIFT STORE OFFERS GENTLY USED ITEMS INCLUDING CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, AND ACCESSORIES, WHICH BOTH MEET THE NEEDS OF THE GUESTS AS WELL AS PROVIDE A LOW-COST SHOPPING OPTION FOR THE COMMUNITY.

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 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 September 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 January 1966.

    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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