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Loves Arm Outreach Ministries

EIN 47-2951001 · Chattanooga, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENGAGE IN TRANSFORMATIVE CHRIST-CENTERED RELATONSHIPS WITH PERSONS IN ADDICTION-RELATED PROSTITUTION.

Income
$513,390
Spending
$453,957
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
9
Highest pay
$56,008, executive di

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $281,469 spent. RAHAB'S REST - RAHAB'S REST IS AN 18-24 MONTH COST FREE HOLISTIC RECOVERY HOME FOR WOMEN EXITING ADDICTION RELATED PROSTITUTION. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THISTLE FARMS IN NASHVILLE WE ESTABLISHED THEIR MAGDALENE HOUSE PROGRAM OF COST FREE HOUSING IN CHATTANOOGA, TN WITH A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE MODEL OF EMPLOYMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY FOR OUR RESIDENTS. DURING THEIR STAY WITH US COMMUNITY MEMBERS RECEIVE HOLISTIC RECOVERY THROUGH SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, HEALTHCARE - PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, JOB PREPARATION AND TRAINING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY LEARNING TO LOVE OTHERS LIKE THEMSELVES. TEN WOMEN WERE SERVED BY RAHAB'S REST IN 2025.
  2. $8,767 spent. GENERAL PROGRAMMING - COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS FROM CHATTANOOGA AND NORTH GEORGIA INTENTIONALLY ENGAGE AND FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS ON THE STREETS, STRIP CLUBS, JAILS AND HOTELS/MOTELS. THE FOUNDATIONS OF THESE RELATIONSHIPS ARE UNDONDITIONAL LOVE, CONTINUAL PRAYER AND GRACE-FILLED WISDOM. RELATIONSHIPS FOSTER GROWTH, TRUST AND HOPE. TRANSITION INTO RECOVERY INCLUDES TRAUMA INFORMED HOLISTIC CARE, RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES. THE REDEMPTIVE POWER OF GRACE EMPOWERS US TO CARRY THE GIFT OF GOD'S PURE LOVE AND HEALING TO OTHERS. THERE WAS AN ADDITIONAL MINISTRY MONTHLY AT LOCAL STRIP CLUBS OFFERING HEALTHY ENCOURAGEMENT AND FOLLOW UP OPPORTUNITIES.
  3. $19,445 spent. JOSEPHINE'S HOUSE IS THE ONLY FACILITY LOCATED IN CHATTANOOGA PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF SURVIVORS OF TRAFFICKING, PROSTITUTION AND ADDICTION, AND OTHER FORMS OF COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION. IT PROVIDES FOUR BEDS FOR UP TO 30 DAYS OF HOLISTIC CARE, INCLUDING FOOD, CLOTHING, MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY AND ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICAL CARE. THE FACILITY SERVED 7 WOMEN IN 2025.

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 April 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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