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City Mission of Findlay Ohio

EIN 51-0137853 · Findlay, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY HELP TO THE HOMELESS AND HUNGRY THROUGH COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO MEET PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, VOCATIONAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS. TO OFFER THE COMPASSION, TIME, AND TOOLS TO HELP THOSE WE SERVE MAKE LIFE-CHANGING CHOICES.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
-1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
59
Volunteers
1,000
Highest pay
$100,800, 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

Fair: 54 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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: 94 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    9 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, 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. $620,000 spent. CITY MISSION SERVED MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN. IN ADDITION, PROPERTY WAS OBTAINED AND CURRENTLY BEING RENOVATED FOR <ARTHA'S HOME, WHICH WILL HOUSE WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO ARE CURRENTLY HOMELESS. CITY MISSION IS THE ONLY EMERGENCY SHELTER IN HANCOCK COUNTY. CITY MISSION EXISTS TO PROVIDE SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS, FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY, AND HOPE. WE DO THIS BY OFFERING, NOT ONLY SHELTER, BUT CARE AND REFERRAL SERVICES FOR THOSE WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, PHYSICAL HEALTH ISSUES, AND EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL ISSUES.
  2. $820,000 spent. CITY MISSION PROVIDED MEALS TO GUESTS OF THE HOME AND MEALS TO THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDED MEALS TO SMALL FOOD PANTRIES, FOOD BOXES, AND SPECIAL MEALS. CITY MISSION IS THE ONLY AGENCY THAT SERVES HOT MEALS TO THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY THAT ARE FOOD INSECURE 365 DAYS A YEAR.
  3. $322,000 spent. CITY MISSION PROVIDED ADVOCACY AND CLASSES FOR THOSE IN NEED. OUR ADVOCATES WORK WITH EACH GUEST TO HELP THEM IDENTIFY BARRIERS AND THEN THROUGH REFERRAL AND ASSISTANCE WE HELP THEM ADDRESS THESE BARRIERS. THROUGH OUR RESTART PROGRAM, CITY MISSION PROVIDED CLASSES AND GUIDANCE TO HELP GUEST ACHIEVE SUCCESS. THIS INCLUDED TRANSPORTATION TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND/OR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS.

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? 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 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 July 1975.

    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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