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Home Sweet Home Ministries Inc

EIN 37-0692350 · Bloomington, IL

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

HOME SWEET HOME MINISTRIES DEMONSTRATES CHRIST'S LOVE THROUGH INNOVATIVE APPROACHES THAT INSTILL HOPE, RESTORE LIVES, AND BUILD COMMUNITY.

Income
$5.9 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
16.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
59
Volunteers
218
Highest pay
$156,461, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.8 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 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 58% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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.

  • 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 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 (3)
  1. $1.2 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES: The Junction is a community center designed with building connection at its core. The Junction provides a safe and welcoming atmosphere for individuals to be during the day and for other nonprofits from around the Bloomington-Normal community to use for outreach purposes. The Bread for Life Co-op helps low-income individuals and families experiencing food insecurity gain access to fresh foods and other household items, and experience dignity in the process. Rapid Rehousing is a 6-12 month program that provides services designed to quickly identify housing roadblocks, eliminate barriers to homelessness, and find affordable and suitable housing. Once housed, the program assists participants in increasing their stability over time through positive relationships and connections to other service providers.Bridge of Hope is a 12-24 month program that assists families in achieving stability through the help of trained neighboring groups. Families attain permanent housing; financial stability; life-changing friendships; and growth and wholeness.The Home Sweet Home Duplex is rented to families affected by the lack of affordable housing in the Bloomington-Normal community. The duplex provides families in lower socioeconomic levels of income an opportunity to pay significantly reduced rental rates in comparison to the surrounding housing market.
  2. $1.0 million spent. SHELTER CARE: HOME SWEET HOME MINISTRIES OPERATES A 24 HOUR, YEAR ROUND RESIDENTIAL CARE PROGRAM WITHIN THE BILLY SHELPER CENTER (75 BED CAPACITY) WITH SEVEN BEDS RESERVED FOR VETERANS. THIS YEAR, HOME SWEET HOME PROVIDED 19,645 NIGHTS OF SHELTER TO PERSONS IN NEED. THERE ARE SEPARATE ROOMS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN. IN ADDITION TO MEALS, RESIDENTS RECEIVE TOILETRIES, SHOWERS, CLOTHING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND CHRISTIAN MINISTRY. DURING THEIR STAY, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ARE MATCHED WITH A CASE MANAGER WHO ASSISTS IN MANY AREAS, INCLUDING HOUSING, LOCATING CHILDCARE, AND EMPLOYMENT. PROGRAMMING IS AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS WITH THE GOAL OF PROVIDING ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES THAT WILL FACILITATE AND PROMOTE MEANINGFUL LIFE TRANSFORMATION.
  3. $413,535 spent. MEALS PROVIDED TO THOSE IN NEED.

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 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? 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 September 1924.

    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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