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Midlands Open Door

EIN 38-2161429 · Midland, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

See Schedule O

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
33.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
27
Volunteers
663
Highest pay
$76,051, exec director

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

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 92 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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, 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. $348,094 spent. Soup Kitchen Midland's Open Door operates a community soup kitchen from 11:30am-1:30pm Monday through Saturday. The soup kitchen provides a hot wholesome meal for our shelter guests and people within our community that would like a meal. In addition to the lunch meal, sandwiches are available for takeout to help supplement a needed evening meal for those in our community. There are no formal qualifications for someone to benefit from the soup kitchen meals and all meals are provided free of charge.
  2. $567,654 spent. Shelter Ministry Midland's Open Door provides two shelters, one for men and one for women and children. Our men's shelter provides 19 beds, with the capacity for 23, and our women and children's shelter provides 28 beds, with the capacity for 31. Each guest is assisted with food, shelter, clothing, and personalized case management, providing support and coordination with local social service agencies, other Christian ministries, and local churches with the goal to move toward long-term stability. The guests each have access to a telephone, a computer with internet capabilities for job searching, and transportation assistance. Financial assistance for medical co-pays, prescriptions, birth certificates, drivers licenses, and employment needs (i.e. uniforms) is also available based on need and availability of funding.
  3. $437,124 spent. Clothing Shed Midland's Open Door operates a clothing ministry to provide emergency clothing assistance for men, women, and children. Clothing is available for our shelter guests 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Assistance is also available to the public for emergency needs on a one-on-one appointment basis. Most of the clothing provided is donated by the community. There are times where clothing has to be purchased based on the immediate need and specific sizes are not currently available.
  4. Community Outreach Midland's Open Door provides assistance for community guests. Needs include homeless prevention services, job search assistance, and referrals for community assistance. In addition, Midland's Open Door partners with other shelters, soup kitchens, and food distribution organizations to alleviate food insecurity by relocating excess donations to where they can immediately be used most effectively. Clothing donations that are beyond the Open Door's ability to timely distribute are also redirected to other organizations within Michigan.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 December 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 July 1977.

    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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