Cynthia Mickens Ministries
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Transforming Lives and Communities. Our mission statement reflects CMMs holistic approachaddressing immediate needs while creating pathways for long-term stability, empowerment, and generational impact.Cynthia Mickens Ministries's vision statement:Cynthia Mickens Ministries envisions a thriving, self-sustaining community where individuals and familiesparticularly single mothers, youth, and underserved populations are equipped with the resources, stability, and opportunities needed to live purpose-driven, economically independent lives.
- Income
- $439,300
- Spending
- $386,009
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- -0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 82%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 288% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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)
- $292,011 spent. Food Program (Community Garden, Food Pantry & Giveaways):Cynthia Mickens Ministries Food Pantry, Community Garden and Giveaways constitute a cornerstone of its community stabilization strategy, addressing food insecurity across Hutchins and surrounding Dallas County communities with both consistency and dignity. Through a coordinated network of partnersincluding North Texas Food Bank, Crossroads Community Services, Cathedral of Hope, and Convoy of HopeCMM distributes nutritious food through regular pantry operations and large-scale monthly giveaways. The program is designed not merely as emergency relief, but as an access point for broader engagement, often connecting individuals and families to additional resources such as housing support. By meeting an immediate and essential need, the pantry and giveaways create a trusted entryway through which CMM advances its mission of long-term transformation and community empowerment.
- $31,404 spent. CMMs Residential Housing Program for Mothers and Children is a structured shared transitional living initiative designed to stabilize and empower single mothers and their children as they move toward long-term self-sufficiency. The program provides safe, supportive housing within a nurturing, community-centered environment, serving a select cohort of families annually to ensure individualized attention and accountability. Beyond shelter, residents engage in a comprehensive continuum of care that includes case management, workforce readiness, financial literacy, life-skills development, and connection to educational and employment opportunities. With a strong emphasis on dignity, discipline, and personal responsibility, the program consistently yields measurable outcomes, with the majority of participating mothers transitioning to permanent housing and/or stable employment within twelve months. As such, the housing program functions not only as a place of refuge, but as a catalyst for generational transformation aligned with CMMs broader mission to restore hope and strengthen families.A key strength of CMMs facilities maintenance strategy is its partnership with VolunteerNow, which provides court-appointed volunteers with both skilled and general labor experience to support building maintenance, acreage upkeep, and grounds management. In 2025, these volunteers contributed more than 1,389 service hours. Based on Independent Sectors estimated volunteer value of $34.79 per hour, this represents an in-kind financial contribution of approximately $48,323.31 to CMM.
- $26,085 spent. Summer STEM Learning and Feeding Program:Cynthia Mickens Ministries Summer STEM Learning and Feeding Camp is a high-impact, no-cost program serving youth ages 614 in Hutchins and surrounding communities, designed to mitigate summer learning loss while advancing exposure to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Operated over a four-week period (Monday through Thursday instruction with Friday field-based enrichment), the camp delivers structured, hands-on learning experiences through strategic partnerships in areas such as financial literacy, artificial intelligence, aerospace and mechanical engineering, forensic science, music production, cosmetic chemistry, and esports business development. The program integrates academic reinforcement with career awareness, serving approximately 6065 students annually, and is complemented by two nutritious meals and a daily snack to address food insecurity. With demonstrated outcomesincluding 95% of participants maintaining or improving academic performance and 93% increasing STEM knowledgethe camp functions as both an educational intervention and a holistic youth development model aligned with CMMs mission to transform lives and communities.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 November 2003.
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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