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Self Help Alternative Living Opportunities of Michigan Inc

EIN 38-2967006 · Kalamazoo, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SHALOM PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL, FAMILY HOMES TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR LOVING CARE-PROVIDER FAMILIES. THROUGH THE LOVE AND WHOLENESS OF JESUS CHRIST, WE PROVIDE TRAVEL, WORSHIP, CAMPS, RECREATION. SOCIAL AND WORK OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENRICH THE LIVES OF ALMOST 40 RESIDENTS AND DOZENS FROM THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$699,511
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
46.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
25
Highest pay
$20,787, president

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 46.5 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 76% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 257% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 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. $180,181 spent. THE SHALOM NETWORK OF HOMES INCLUDED RESIDENTIAL HOUSING FOR JUST UNDER 40 RESIDENTS AND THEIR CARE-PROVIDER FAMILIES INCLUDING STATE-LICENSED ADULT FOSTER CARE AND INDEPENDENT SUPPORTED LIVING FOR MEN AND WOMEN. THESE CHRIST-CENTERED HOMES PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT, LOVE AND STRUCTURE. RESIDENTS BECOME PART OF THE SHALOM COMMUNITY WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN MANY SOCIAL AND SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES.
  2. $20,020 spent. SHALOM PROVIDES SEVERAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TO EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY THROUGH ACTIVITY.
  3. $406,469 spent. MANY PARTICIPANTS WORKED IN OUR FARM, THRIFT STORE AND WOOLERY WHERE THEY WORKED IN TEAMS SKIRTING AND WASHING WOOL, OPERATED LOOMS AND CARDING MACHINES, MADE DRYER BALLS, CAT TOYS, BANNERS AND OTHER PRODUCTS IN A SUPPORTIVE AND SAFE ATMOSPHERE. FARM PARTICIPANTS WORKED WITH SHEEP, GOATS, RABBITS, CHICKENS AND ALPACA WHILE EXPERIENCING GARDENING AND OTHER YEAR- ROUND PROJECTS(GATHERING EGGS AND CARING FOR LIVESTOCK). THE 6000 SQUARE FOOT WOOLERY BUILDING ALLOWED OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOODWORKING, PAINTING AND GROWTH TOWARD MEETING OUR FUTURE GOAL OF 50 WEEKLY WOOLERY PARTICIPANTS. SHALOMS COFFEE CONNECTION ALLOWS FOR FURTHER SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS FOR PARTICIPANTS. THROUGH OUR THRIFT STORE AND ART SHOWS, PARTICIPANTS ENJOY SORTING, PROCESSING AND SELLING DONATED AND SELF-CREATED GOODS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH OUR MANY FULL AND PART-TIME STAFF/COACHES AND MORE THAN 50 REGULAR VOLUNTEERS. SEVERAL OF OUR PARTICIPANTS CONTINUE TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS OF WOODWORKING, PAINTING AND FURNITURE MAKING. MANY PARTICIPANTS WORKED IN OUR FARM, THRIFT STORE AND WOOLERY WHERE THEY WORKED IN TEAMS SKIRTING AND WASHING WOOL, OPERATED LOOMS AND CARDING MACHINES, MADE DRYER BALLS, CAT TOYS, BANNERS AND OTHER PRODUCTS IN A SUPPORTIVE AND SAFE ATMOSPHERE. FARM PARTICIPANTS WORKED WITH SHEEP, GOATS, RABBITS, CHICKENS AND ALPACA WHILE EXPERIENCING GARDENING AND OTHER YEAR- ROUND PROJECTS(GATHERING EGGS AND CARING FOR LIVESTOCK). THE 6000 SQUARE FOOT WOOLERY BUILDING ALLOWED OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOODWORKING, PAINTING AND GROWTH TOWARD MEETING OUR FUTURE GOAL OF 50 WEEKLY WOOLERY PARTICIPANTS. SHALOMS COFFEE CONNECTION ALLOWS FOR FURTHER SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS FOR PARTICIPANTS. THROUGH OUR THRIFT STORE AND ART SHOWS, PARTICIPANTS ENJOY SORTING, PROCESSING AND SELLING DONATED AND SELF-CREATED GOODS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH OUR MANY FULL AND PART-TIME STAFF/COACHES AND MORE THAN 50 REGULAR VOLUNTEERS. SEVERAL OF OUR PARTICIPANTS CONTINUE TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS OF WOODWORKING, PAINTING AND FURNITURE MAKING.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1991.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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