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Springfield Victory Mission Inc

EIN 43-1345089 · Springfield, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VICTORY'S MINISTRY TEACHES THOSE COMING FROM CHALLENGING LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS HOW TO BE INDEPENDENT, AND GIVES THEM THE TOOLS TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES THROUGH LONG-TERM RESTORATION PROGRAMS, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH, AND AN EMERGENCY SHELTER AND FOOD PANTRY. LIFELONG VICTORY IS AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE AND EVERY LIFE HAS PURPOSE.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
8.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
67
Volunteers
1,251
Highest pay
$117,405, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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 June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $2.7 million spent. VICTORY MISSION TEACHES THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND COMING FROM CHALLENGING LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES HOW TO BE INDEPENDENT AND GIVES THEM THE TOOLS TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES. VICTORY DOES THIS THROUGH THREE KEYWAYS: OUTREACH PROGRAMMING, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, AND LONG-TERM PROGRAMMING CALLED "RESTORATION". OUTREACH SERVICES INCLUDE EMERGENCY SHELTER, MOBILE PANTRY, AND STREET OUTREACH. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING INCLUDES WORKREADY BOOTCAMP (WORK READY ASSISTANCE), VOCATIONAL SERVICE CLASSES, AND PAID INTERNSHIPS. RESTORATION FOCUSES ON WALKING WITH INDIVIDUALS FOR AT LEAST A YEAR OF THEIR LIFE FOCUSING ON 5 KEY AREAS: SPIRITUAL, PERSONAL, RELATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, AND FINANCIAL. THESE AREAS FOCUS TO ENGAGE POTENTIAL INDIVIDUALS WITH FOOD, SHELTER, AND CLOTHING WHILE DEVELOPING LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS FOCUSING ON LASTING AND FOREVER TRANSFORMATION. LIFE-LONG VICTORY IS AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE. VICTORY MISSION TEACHES THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND COMING FROM CHALLENGING LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES HOW TO BE INDEPENDENT AND GIVES THEM THE TOOLS TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES. VICTORY DOES THIS THROUGH THREE KEYWAYS: OUTREACH PROGRAMMING, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, AND LONG-TERM PROGRAMMING CALLED "RESTORATION". OUTREACH SERVICES INCLUDE EMERGENCY SHELTER, MOBILE PANTRY, AND STREET OUTREACH. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING INCLUDES WORKREADY BOOTCAMP (WORK READY ASSISTANCE), VOCATIONAL SERVICE CLASSES, AND PAID INTERNSHIPS. RESTORATION FOCUSES ON WALKING WITH INDIVIDUALS FOR AT LEAST A YEAR OF THEIR LIFE FOCUSING ON 5 KEY AREAS: SPIRITUAL, PERSONAL, RELATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, AND FINANCIAL. THESE AREAS FOCUS TO ENGAGE POTENTIAL INDIVIDUALS WITH FOOD, SHELTER, AND CLOTHING WHILE DEVELOPING LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS FOCUSING ON LASTING AND FOREVER TRANSFORMATION. LIFE-LONG VICTORY IS AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 April 1991.

    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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