Opportunity Ministries Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide support services such as housing, job and life skills training to individuals struggling with substance abuse by providing a stable atmosphere where they can receive assistance to recover from their addiction.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $1.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- -1.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 70%
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 4
- Highest pay
- $209,076, treasurer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 35% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 25% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
5 of 252 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
9 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 (1)
- $863,662 spent. During the 2024-2025 year, Opportunity Ministries continued its mission of restoring stability, dignity, and hope to individuals and families in our community. Marys Lamb, our women with children recovery program, served thirteen families this year. The program remains a vital part of breaking cycles of substance use disorder and/or co-occurring disorder and homelessness in our community. In response to the growing affordable housing crisis, Opportunity Ministries purchased a new home with the goal of creating single room occupancy housing. This initiative is designed to provide safe, stable living environments while helping residents take the next steps toward long-term independence. This investment strengthens our ability to support individuals transitioning into sustainable housing. Tylers Closet, our clothing pantry, continued to meet practical needs by serving sixty-three individuals, including fifty-five men and eight women by providing clothing at no cost. The pantry helped community members maintain dignity and prepare for employment, recovery programs, and daily life. Throughout the year, Opportunity Ministries remained committed to practical support, responsible growth and long-term solutions that promote stability for those we serve.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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