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North End Community Ministry

EIN 38-3572938 · Grand Rapids, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 30% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FOOD, CLOTHING, AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO LOWER INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND TO PROVIDE ENRICHMENT AND INFORMAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS IN OUR SERVICE AREA.

Income
$296,678
Spending
$273,634
Spent on programs
30%
Reserves
8.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
7
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$91,982, 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

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    30% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 67 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $58,656 spent. THE MAIN CHOICE FOOD PANTRY SERVED ABOUT 8,400 INDIVIDUALS. OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED CAN ACCESS DIRELY NEEDED FOOD. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE FOOD AND THEY CAN ACESS FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES AS WELL AS A VARIETY OF MEATS, PASTA, CEREAL, SOUPS, MILK, EGGS AND CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. THE MEIJER GIFT CARD DONATIONS PROGRAM THROUGH SIMPLY GIVE EQUATED TO $22,520 IN THE FORM OF MEIJER FOOD ONLY GIFT CARDS, WHICH HAS BEEN A TREMENDOUS HELP SUPPLYING INDIVIDUALS WITH DIRE FOOD NEEDS.
  2. $15,141 spent. THE NE SUPPER HOUSE PROGRAM SERVED CLOSE TO 1,200 INDIVIDUALS IN 2024. A NUTRITIOUS HOT MEAL IS SERVED EVERY WEEK FOR OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED WHICH FOSTERS COMMUNITY AND STRONGER FAMILY/NEIGHBORHOOD TIES AND ALSO FIGHTS HUNGER. MEALS ARE SERVED TO PEOPLE IN NEED RESTAURANT STYLE, WHICH PROMOTES DIGNITY AND RESPECT. PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, CHURCHES AND BUSINESSES WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE THIS A SUCCESS ON A WEEKLY BASIS.
  3. $7,635 spent. THE LEONARD TERRACE IS A SENIOR CITIZEN FOOD PANTRY. IT GENERALLY SERVES 70-75 RESIDENTS EACH MONTH THROUGH A MOBILE FOOD PANTRY AT THAT SITE WHICH IS LOCATED IN A GRAND RAPIDS HOUSING COMPLEX. IT IS A CLIENT CHOICE FOOD PANTRY WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF FOODS, PROVIDED IN A GROCERY STORE TYPE SET-UP.

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? 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 2024.

    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 2005.

    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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