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Resurrection Street Ministry Incorporated

EIN 55-0799053 · Mesa, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

"CARING FOR OUR NEIGHBORS" A MULTIPLE PROGRAM, HUMAN SERVICES NONPROFIT: PROVIDING NUTRITIONAL FOOD TO FOOD INSECURE VETERANS, SENIORS, HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS. NON-EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION FOR VETERANS. FOOD BOX DELIVERY TO HOUSBOUND VETERANS AND SENIORS. CLOTHING AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS TO HOMELESS & LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS

Income
$6.1 million
Spending
$6.0 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
35
Volunteers
1,500

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: 66 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    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 (4)
  1. $2.0 million spent. THE 'RSM HEAT RELIEF' PROGRAM aka 'RESURRECTION STREET MINISTRY HEAT RELEIF RESPITE CENTER' REVISED AND EXPANDED CAPACITY AND SERVICES IN 2024. PROVIDING WATER, OTHER HYDRATION DRINKS, SHOWERS, LAUNDRY SERVICES, PET FRIENDLY, COOLING TOWELS, CLOTHING, OTHER GARMENTS, SHOES, SNACKS, MEALS, RESTING COTS, REFERRAL SERVICES TO REHAB FACILITIES, MEDICAL SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICES AND A SAFE PLACE JUST TO GET OUT OF THE ARIZONA HEAT.
  2. $2.2 million spent. THE 'RSM FOOD PANTRY' PROGRAM PROVIDED MORE THAN $5,000,000 (GIK VALUE) WORTH OF FOOD TO MORE THAN 125,000 FOOD INSECURE PEOPLE IN 2024. PROVIDING NUTRITIONAL FOOD TO SENIORS, HOMELESS, FAMILIES IN CRISIS, GROUP/RECOVERY PROGRAM RESIDENTS AND COLLABORATIVELY WITH OTHER NOPROFIT AGENCIES AND RSM'S OTHER PROGRAMS. ALSO PROVIDING MORE THAN 50,000 PREPARED MEALS FOR HOMELESS AND OUTREACH EVENTS IN 2024.
  3. $1.6 million spent. THE 'RSM VETERN SERVICES' PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION FOR VETERANS TO NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL, TREATMENTS AND OFF-SITE VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS (DAV, AMERICAN LEGION, etc.) FOR VA CLAIMS AND OTHER SEERVICES. ADDITIONALLY PROVIDING HOME DELIVERY OF FOOD BOXES TO HOMEBOUND VETERANS. PLUS ANY SPECIAL NEEDS (HOMELESS/DISABLED) A VETERN MAY HAVE, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
  4. PART III, 4d; OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: PROVIDING BENEVOLENT SERVICES ASSISTING THOSE IN NEED WITHIN THE OTHER SERVICE PROGRAMS OF RESURRECTION STREET MINISTRY. PROVIDING GROUP HOME RESIDENTS WITH NUTRITIONL FOOD, FUEL, SUPLIMENTAL EQUIPMENT NEEDS, FURNITURE, CLOTHING AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS RELATED TO THEIR FAITH BASED PROGRAMS. - Activity Code: Grants Amount: 7145 Expense Amount: 217642 Revenue Amount: 217849

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 April 2003.

    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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