Deaconess Faith Community Nurse Ministries
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Faith Community Nurse Ministries provides mental, physical and spiritual health related services, education and advocacy to churches, mosques and synagogues and various community organizations in efforts to create communities of wholistic wellness.
- Income
- $783,965
- Spending
- $848,363
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 6.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 55%
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 24
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 46% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 98% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 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.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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, 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)
- $361,771 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACHOver the past year, the Community Outreach program served 258 individuals, completing 589 health screenings and recording 546 vital signs. A total of 193 participants received chronic disease education, with 90% reporting they understood the information provided. Additionally, 47 referrals were made for follow-up care, accounting for 12% of total visits. These efforts reflect our ongoing commitment to improving health outcomes through accessible screening, education, and support.
- $239,149 spent. SENIOR HEALTHThis year, 105 seniors enrolled in our program. Of those, 38% could verbalize correct medication use, and 208 received chronic disease education. Only 18 experienced preventable falls, with 83% remaining fall-free. Across all programs, 501 individuals participated. Most were aged 60 and older, with the largest group aged 7079. Participants included 279 males, 221 females, and 1 transgender individual. The majority identified as Black or African American (321), followed by White/Caucasian (155). Health outcomes included improvements in blood sugar and weight for 178 individuals. Mental health screenings identified 92 with depression and 62 with anxiety. The PHQ-2 screening was completed by 387 participants. Our program remains committed to supporting the health, safety, and well-being of older adults.
- $64,408 spent. CONGREGATIONALThe Congregational Program made a meaningful impact this year, reaching a total of 323 contacts with older adults. Of these, there were 177 client interactions, including 146 vital sign assessments that helped monitor and support ongoing health needs. Nurses played a key role, accounting for 47 total contacts, with 40 of those specifically focused on vital sign checks. These consistent touchpoints demonstrate our commitment to promoting wellness and early intervention for seniors in our faith communities.
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
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 November 6, 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 2024.
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 July 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 November 4, 2026.
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