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Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries of Oklahoma Inc

EIN 46-3634553 · Oklahoma City, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THROUGH LOVING, NUTURING, AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH PRISON INMATES AND THEIR FAMILIES. AS AN EXTENSION OF THE MINISTRY, CJAMM TARGETS SEPCIFIC REENTRY NEEDS, INCLUDING MENTAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND SPRIRITUAL. IN AN EFFORT TO BREAK THE GENERATIONAL CYCLES OF INCARCERATION, CJAMM HOSTS NEW DAY CAMP, A SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH INCARCERATED PARENTS. THE PROGRAMMING FOR CAMP ALLOWS KIDS TO BE KIDS FOR A WEEK WITH ALL THEIR NUTRITIONAL NEEDS MET, A SPLASH OF FUN, AND SUBLIMINAL MESSAGING TO HELP THEM SAY NO TO DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND OTHER ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS OF THEIR PARENTS. CJAMM VOLUNTEERS SERVE IN ALMOST EVERY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA.

Income
$706,065
Spending
$768,443
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
10.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
9
Highest pay
$120,000, executive director

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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    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, 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. $434,717 spent. CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND MERCY MINISTRIES (CJAMM) HAS THREE MAJOR LOCATIONS - EXODUS HOUSE OKLAHOMA CITY, EXODUS HOUSE TULSA, AND THE PARSONAGE HOUSE TULSA. THESE LOCATIONS SERVE AS A LANDING SPOT FOR THOSE LEAVING INCARCERATION TO BEGIN A FRESH, HEALTH, AND STABLE NEW LIFE. THE SIX-MONTH PROGRAM OFFERS SUPPORT GROUPS, FAITH SERVICES, COMMUNITY SERVICE, COUNSELING/THERAPY, AND GUIDANCE ON GETTING EMPLOYMENT, REUNIFING WITH FAMILY, AND WORKING WITH THE COURT SYSTEM. WHILE IN THE PROGRAM, THE CLIENTS PAY RENT-EQUIVALENT AS PART OF THE FINANCIAL PLANNING. THESE DOLLARS, MINUS A SMALL PROGRAM FEE, ARE PLACED IN A SAVINGS ACCOUNT FOR THE CLIENTS TO USE AS DEPOSITS AT LONG-TERM HOUSING UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM. THROUGH DONATIONS, THE CLIENTS ALSO RECEIVE A HOUSEHOLD OF FURNITURE AND SUPPLIES TO SET UP THEIR PERMANENT HOUSING. THE CURRENT RECIDIVISM RATE IS 3.1 PERCENT FOR THOSE WHO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM - MEANING THAT ALMOST 97 PERCENT OF THOSE GRADUATES NEVER RE-OFFEND OR ARE REINCARCERATED
  2. $41,315 spent. REDEMPTION MISSIONS IS LOCATED IN OKLAHOMA CITY AND LAWTON AS A PLACE FOR THOSE IN THE FINAL STAGES OF INCARCERATION, UNUALLY A WORK CENTER, TO WORSHIP WITH FAMILY AND OTHERS WHO ARE CRIMINAL JUSTICE FRIENDLY. APPROVED AND BADGED VOLUNTEERS PICK UP THE INMATES AND RETURN THEM TO THE FACILITIES AT THE END OF THE SERVICE. THERE ARE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOLLOWING THE SERVICE AND MEAL THAT CAN EARN INMATES GOOD-TIME CREDIT TOWARD THEIR SENTENCE
  3. $79,692 spent. NEW DAY CAMP IS A FIVE-DAY CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AGES 8-14 WHO HAVE AT LEAST ONE INCARCERATED PARENT OR GUARDIAN. THESE CHILDREN ARE TOSSED BETWEEN EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS OR FOSTER CARE AND ARE THE FORGOTTEN VICTIMS OF CRIME AND INCARCERATION. PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT, GRANTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS ALLOW THE CHILDREN TO ATTEND CAMP WHERE THERE ARE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS, HEALTH EDUCATION, AND LOTS OF FOOD. MANY OF THESE CHILDREN SUFFER FROM FOOD DEPREVATION. TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED TO AND FROM CAMP. CHILDREN MAY ARRIVE WITH NO CLOTHING, TOILETRIES, OR BEDDING. DONORS PROVIDE ALL THOSE ITEMS FOR EACH CHILD TO HAVE DURING CAMP AND TO TAKE HOME WITH THEM. THAT RANGES FROM HOMEMADE QUILTS TO A BRAND NEW PAIR OF TENNIS SHOES. CHILDREN ABOVE AGE 14 MAY RETURN AS LEADERS IN TRAINING (LIT) FOR CAMP TO HELP WITH SUPERVISION AND CAMP CURRICULUM. THIS KEEPS THE CHILDREN ENGAGED AND PREPARES THEM TO BECOME ADULT LEADERS AT FUTURE CAMPS. CJAMM MAINTAINS REGIONAL AND LOCAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH OTHER ACTIVITIES IN AN EFFORT TO STRENGTH RELATIONSHIPS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR MENTORING.

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 October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2015.

    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 2024.

    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 September 2015.

    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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