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Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches

EIN 46-1187669 · Renton, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE WORK TO PROVIDE EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY A STABLE, HEALTHY AND FULL LIFE, WITH SPECIAL CARE DIRECTED TO THE MARGINALIZED. WE SEEK TO EMBODY THE BELIEF THAT EVERY LIFE HAS INNATE WORTH BY PROVIDING SHELTER, HOT MEALS, CLOTHING, SUPPLIES AND OTHE RESOUCES.

Income
$574,625
Spending
$673,813
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
22
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$93,250, executive director

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (4)
  1. $427,367 spent. CENTER OF HOPE - THE CENTER OF HOPE OFFERS EMERGENCY SHELTER AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO UP TO 10 HOMELESS FAMILIES AT A TIME. THIS COMBINATION OF SERVICES HELPS PROVIDE THEM THE STABILITY AND SUPPORT THEY NEED AS THEY NAVIGATE FROM HOMELESSNESS TO HOUSING STABILITY.
  2. $82,663 spent. REACH MEAL COALITION - THE REACH MEAL COALITION CONDUCTS OUTREACH EFFORTS TO PERSONS LIVING UNHOUSED IN THE RENTON COMMUNITY. SERVICES INCLUDE WEEKLY MEALS, CLOTHING DISTRIBUTIONS, HOLIDAY MEALS.
  3. $28,128 spent. COLD WEATHER SHELTER - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF RENTON, THE COLD WEATHER SHELTER PROVIDES OVERNIGHT SHELTER TO UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS WHEN THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET: DAILY HIGH TEMPERATURE IS FORECAST TO BE 35 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR BELOW AND DAILY LOW TEMPERATURE IS FORECAST TO BE 30 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR BELOW FOR ONE OR MORE DAYS; SNOW ACCUMULATION EXPECTED TO EXCEED FOUR (4) INCHES IN DEPTH; OTHER CONDITIONS DEEMED SEVERE ENOUGH TO PRESENT A SUBSTANTIAL THREAT TO THE LIFE OR HEALTH OF HOMELESS PERSONS, AND AT LEAST ONE OTHER SHELTER IN SOUTH KING COUNTY HAS BEEN ACTIVATED.
  4. $16,897 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS: GENERAL, SHOWER SERVICES, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT, AND DIVERSION

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

  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 December 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 2014.

    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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