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Urban Mission Ministries Inc

EIN 38-2031398 · Steubenville, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

URBAN MISSION MINISTRIES IS A FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT STRIVES TO CREATE SPACES, CONDITIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES WHERE PEOPLE CAN EXPERIENCE GOD'S RESTORATIVE AND TRANSORMATIVE POWER, ALL WITHIN A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
36
Volunteers
143
Highest pay
$83,385, executive director

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

Fair: 55 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

    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

    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. $1.5 million spent. URBAN MISSION OPERATES THE LARGEST FOOD PANTRY IN THE OHIO VALLEY. IN 2024 THE PANTRY HOSTED 43,634 SERVICE VISITS SERVING 100,604 INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING 1007 FAMILIES WHO VISITED OUR PANTRY FOR THE FIRST TIME. THROUGH THE PANTRY, 844,239 MEALS WERE PROVIDED AND APPROXIMATELY 1.2 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD WERE DISTRIBUTED.
  2. $620,760 spent. THE URBAN MISSION OPERATES THE ONLY 24-HOUR EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTER SYSTEM WITHIN A 4-COUNTY RADIUS. WITH SHELTERS SPECIFIC TO MEN, WOMEN, AND FAMILIES, THE URBAN MISSION SERVES MORE THAN 400 HOMELESS ADULTS AND CHILDREN EACH YEAR. AT AN URBAN MISSION SHELTER, GUESTS RECEIVE WRAP-AROUND SERVICES TO ASSIST IN LOCATING PERMANENT HOUSING, A STEADY INCOME, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. SPIRITUAL CARE SERVICES, LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, AND WORK OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO SHELTER GUESTS. IN 2024, OUR SHELTERS SERVED 399 ADULTS AND 69 CHILDREN. CURRENT GOALS INCLUDE RE-ORGANIZING THE HOMELESS MINISTRY BY LOOKING AT COMMUNITY NEEDS AND LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SUPPORT.
  3. $448,967 spent. THE URBAN MISSION OPERATES A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THROUGH VARIOUS INITIATIVES: - EMPLOYMENT READINESS AND MENTORING PROGRAMS WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. EDUCATION AND HANDS-ON TRAINING IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE URBAN MISSION WORKSITES, ENABLING THE URBAN MISSION TO PARTNER WITH UNDEREMPLOYED AND UNEMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS LIVING THROUGHOUT THE OHIO VALLEY. - THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER (NCDC) WAS ESTABLISHED TO RESPOND TO THE EVER-CHANGING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. IN 2024, NCDC OFFERED PROGRAMS RANGING FROM LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS. EVENTS INCLUDED MINORITY HEALTH MONTH PROGRAMMING AND ANNUAL CANCER SCREENINGS FOR OUR COMMUNITY'S MINORITY AND LOW-INCOME POPULATION. NCDC ALSO HOSTED ITS ANNUAL COAT GIVE-A-WAY, A BACK-TO-SCHOOL DISTRIBUTION, AND A CHRISTMAS TOY DISTRIBUTION FOR AREA CHILDREN. TWO ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS THAT FALL UNDER NCDC ARE THE URBAN MISSION'S JOSHUA HOME REPAIR PROGRAM AND THE URBAN MISSION'S WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICE, KNOWN AS MISSION REJOICE.

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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. 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? 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 October 1974.

    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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