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Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation NFP

EIN 37-1447869 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Rooted in the spirituality of the Precious Blood, we restore human dignity through hospitality, hope and healing. We work as agents of reconciliation to:- Build relationships among youth and families impacted by violence and/or conflict.- Create safe spaces where people can experience radical hospitality, hope and healing.- Promote a restorative justice approach to conflict and build a sense of community.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
36
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$110,750, controller

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 July 31, 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. $983,833 spent. CASE MANAGEMENT: Precious Blood Ministrys (PBMR) Case Management Team works with young adults and adults to set goals and to assist them to accomplish their goals as they reenter society. To aid in this process, PBMR provides assistance with housing, food and other day-to-day costs. Through relationship and accompaniment, the case management team works through a restorative justice lens to help them to be successful.
  2. $721,385 spent. RESTORATIVE JUSTICE: These members of PBMR provide trainings, in-service, circle practice and consultation. This team is responsible for engaging both the staff of PBMR, participants and the community at large to create a more restorative environment. This is done through providing experiences and training in peacemaking circles, etc.
  3. $435,037 spent. CAREER PREP AND PLACEMENT: This is a comprehensive employment preparation and placement program. Participants from across the life-span work with job coaches to determine career goals, assess experience, determine additional training or experiential needs to aid in actively seeking and gaining employment. Through career shadowing, certificate programs, etc. those who work in entry level positions can move into a career.
  4. $405,334 spent. YOUTH MENTORING: This is PBMRs youth engagement effort. Through mentoring and a variety of programming PBMR strives to ensure that youth have the support necessary for a fuller and more successful life. Through radical hospitality and relationships, staff are able to accompany youth as they meet life challenges and work toward their goals.
  5. $306,025 spent. FAMILIES FORWARD: Families Forward is a comprehensive program dedicated to supporting the unique needs of mothers and their families. The program provides support to mothers and grandmothers who have lost children to violence and incarceration, as well as young mothers raising their families while navigating the realities of our community. This is a trauma-informed care model utilizing a holistic approach to care for a family.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 July 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 March 1946.

    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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