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Grace Centers of Hope

EIN 38-6094602 · Pontiac, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO POSITIVELY CHANGE THE LIVES OF THE HOMELESS, ADDICTED AND UNWANTED THROUGH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY, LIFE SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND WORK-RELATED PROGRAMS. GRACE CENTERS OF HOPE'S MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ITS 1-YEAR LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM, 2-YEAR AFTERCARE PROGRAM, CAREER AND EDUCATION CENTER WHERE RESIDENTS CAN OBTAIN THEIR GED AND JOB PLACEMENT COUNSELING, HANDS OF HOPE DAYCARE CENTER FOR OUR RESIDENTS WITH CHILDREN, AND OUR HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM.

Income
$12.7 million
Spending
$12.7 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
174
Volunteers
4,410
Highest pay
$285,369, board chair/

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

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 6 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 October 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 (3)
  1. $4.4 million spent. LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM: OUR LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION PROGRAM IS PART OF OUR ONE-YEAR REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN. DAILY CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP REBUILD A BALANCED LIFE AND ENCOURAGE SUCCESSFUL CHOICES. CLASSES INCLUDE: SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY, CO-DEPENDENCY, SELF-DISCOVERY, RELATIONSHIPS, PARENTING, OVERCOMING AND PREVENTING ABUSE, GOAL SETTING AND MONEY MANAGEMENT. AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF OUR PROGRAM IS A WORK ROUTINE THAT DEVELOPS SKILLS NECESSARY FOR THE WORKFORCE. IN THE END, OUR GOAL IS TO RETURN MEN AND WOMEN TO SOCIETY AS USEFUL, RESPONSIBLE, SELF-SUPPORTING CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $803,217 spent. HANDS OF HOPE CHILDCARE: A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN WHOSE FAMILIES ARE IN GRACE CENTERS OF HOPE'S LIFE SKILLS OR AFTER-CARE PROGRAMS. THIS STATE-LICENSED CHILDCARE FACILITY OFFERS EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION FOR CHILDREN AGES NEWBORN TO 5 YEARS--ALL FREE OF CHARGE.
  3. $5.8 million spent. OTHER: RESCUED TREASURES: OPERATES THRIFT STORES THAT RECEIVE DONATED CLOTHING AND OTHER ITEMS TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT TO HOMELESS SHELTER RESIDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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? 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 October 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 May 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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