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Oasis-Commission on Social Ministry of Portsmouth/Chesapeake

EIN 54-0908355 · Portsmouth, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MAIN AIM OF THE CHARITY WORK IN PORTSMOUTH, CHESAPEAKE, AND SUFFOLK IS TO END HUNGER - FEED HOPE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN NEED IN THE FORM OF CLOTHING, FOOD, AND ASSISTANCE TO ENABLE THEM TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES.

Income
$915,148
Spending
$976,360
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
11
Volunteers
4,138

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 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. $924,721 spent. FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR FOOD INSECURITY, WE OFFER A DAILY COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN THAT IS AVAILABLE FOR BREAKFAST AND LUNCH. HUNGER DOESNT GO ON VACATION SO NEITHER DO WEOUR SOUP KITCHEN IS AVAILABLE 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR. THE OASIS COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY IS NOW CLIENT CHOICE. OUR FOOD PANTRY IS STOCKED WITH A VARIETY OF NUTRITIOUS AND HEALTHY FOODS DESIGNED TO MEET YOUR HEALTH NEEDS. UNLIKE MOST FOOD PANTRIES, WE PUT THE POWER OF CHOICE IN YOUR HANDS, ALLOWING YOU TO DECIDE FOR YOURSELF WHAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY NEED. THE ABILITY TO CHOOSE REDUCES FOOD WASTE AND MAKES IT EASY TO MEET ANY MEDICAL, ALLERGEN, AND NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
  2. $8,003 spent. WE OFFER CLIENTS CLOTHING OPTIONS AT OUR THRIFTY BOUTIQUE. THESE CLOTHING OPTIONS COME IN A RANGE OF SIZES AND COVER ALL OF YOUR NECESSITIES. CLIENTS ARE ABLE TO CREATE OUTFITS HEAD TO TOE,INCLUDING PANTS, SOCKS, SHOES, UNDERGARMENTS, SHIRTS, AND MORE. WE ALSO HAVE A RANGE OF ESSENTIALS THAT ARE NECESSARY FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. SUCH ESSENTIALS INCLUDE HYGIENE KITS FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WITH TOOTHBRUSHES, SOAP, DEODORANT, FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS, AND MORE.
  3. PROVIDE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WITH A PACKAGE OF SERVICES TO ADVANCE THEIR SELF SUFFICIENCY THROUGH TRAINING AND SUPPORT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2021 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2021.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2023.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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