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Sheboygan County Interfaith Organization Inc

EIN 39-1654340 · Sheboygan, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A SPIRITUALLY BASED ORGANIZATION OF FAITH COMMUNITIES TO EDUCATE AND ADVOCATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, DIGNITY, AND TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE BY BEING A BRIDGE BETWEEN COMMUNITY NEEDS AND PARTNER RESOURCES. SCIO ENGAGES WITH THE COMMUNITY TO TRANSFORM LIVES, ONE FAMILY AT A TIME.

Income
$418,932
Spending
$396,334
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
22
Volunteers
70
Highest pay
$63,699, executive di

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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    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

    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. $198,787 spent. BRIDGEWAY IS A RESIDENTIAL TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM FOR SINGLE WOMEN WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE HOMELESS OR LIVING IN VULNERABLE SITUATIONS. FAMILIES ARE ABLE TO RESIDE AT BRIDGEWAY FOR UP TO TWO YEARS. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO EXPERIENCE STABILITY, PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMMING AND WORK EXTENSIVELY WITH A CASE MANAGER TO SET GOALS IN ORDER TO REMOVE SOME OF THE BARRIERS THAT HAVE CAUSED THEIR PAST INSTABILITY. IN 2024 BRIDGEWAY SERVED 29 MOTHERS AND CHILDREN. BRIDGEWAY "& BEYOND" REFERS TO WOMEN WITH CHILDREN THAT ARE SERVED OUTSIDE OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM THROUGH OUTREACH, 495 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED IN 2024. TRISHA'S HOUSE IS A SINGLE FAMILY HOME OFF SITE THAT BRIDGEWAY GRADUATES CAN APPLY FOR. IT PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL RENTAL COSTS IN ADDITION TO CASE MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAMMING.
  2. $63,804 spent. FARMER'S MARKET - THE FARMER'S MARKET MAKES AVAILABLE FRESH PRODUCTS DIRECTLY FROM FARMERS TO RESIDENTS. WORKING TO HELP LOCAL FARMERS REMAIN VIBRANT, EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON HEALTHY EATING, AND PROVIDES A SOCIAL EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS BUILD COMMUNITY. VOUCHERS WERE GIVEN OUT TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES WHO WERE SERVED BY THE SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM, THE SHEBOYGAN COUNTY FOOD BANK, WIC, AND LAKESHORE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER. ADDITIONALLY 30,000 WAS SPENT AT THE MARKET BY FOODSHARE PARTICIPANTS THROUGH THEIR SNAP BENEFITS AND THE DOUBLE YOUR BUCKS PROGRAM.
  3. $50,907 spent. FAMILY PATHWAYS - IS A SUPERVISED VISITATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A SAFE AND POSITIVE WAY FOR CHILDREN TO VISIT WITH THEIR PARENTS AS THEIR FAMILIES EXPERIENCE A DIFFICULT OR TRANSITIONAL TIME. THE CHILDREN AND VISITING PARENTS ARE GIVEN A PRIVATE, CHILD-FRIENDLY ROOM TO SPEND TIME TOGETHER. CHILDREN AND PARENTS ARE MONITORED BY A TRAINED STAFF WHO IS NEUTRAL TO THE FAMILY SITUATION. SUPERVISED VISITATIONS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE COURT, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, OR REQUESTED AS SELF-REFERRALS. IN 2024 SCIO'S FAMILY PATHWAYS PROGRAM PROVIDED OVER 373 HOURS OF FAMILY TIME.

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 January 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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