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The Winston-Salem Rescue Mission Inc

EIN 56-0891921 · Winston Salem, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WINSTON-SALEM RESCUE MISSION, INC. IS A CHRISTIAN, NON-DENOMINATIONAL SERVICE MINISTRY, EXISTING TO HELP OUR HURTING NEIGHBORS FIND HOPE AND HEALING THROUGH THE TRANSFORMING GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

Income
$5.5 million
Spending
$5.1 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
75
Volunteers
2,155
Highest pay
$79,562, executive director

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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. $2.3 million spent. OUR LIFE BUILDERS PROGRAM IS A 90-DAY MEN'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDING STRUCTURE, DISCIPLINE, ACCOUNTABILITY, RECOVERY CLASSES, GED AND COMPUTER EDUCATION, WORK THERAPY, INTEGRATED BIBLICAL COUNSELING AND SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE. THIS PROGRAM HAS A 62-BED CAPACITY AT OUR WINSTON-SALEM CAMPUS. DURING 2024-2025, 96 MEN WERE SERVED THROUGH THE PROGRAM, WITH 63 GRADUATING. OF THOSE, 22 GRADUATES WENT INTO OUR 1-YEAR NEW LIFE CENTER TRANSFORMERS PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, 40 MEN WENT ON TO OBTAIN OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT AND 15 MEN TRANSFERRED FROM OUR PROGRAM TO PERMANENT HOUSING. 5 RESIDENTS ATTENDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
  2. $1.4 million spent. THE NEW LIFE CENTER TRANSFORMERS PROGRAM IS A ONE-YEAR MEN'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDING STRUCTURE, DISCIPLINE, ACCOUNTABILITY, RECOVERY CLASSES, ADDITIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT, WORK THERAPY, INTEGRATED BIBLICAL COUNSELING AND SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE SERVICES FOR SELECTED GRADUATES OF OUR 90-DAY PROGRAM. LIFE SKILLS, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO OFFERED IN THIS PROGRAM, INCLUDING CLASSES TOWARDS GED COMPLETION, COMPUTER EDUCATION AND COLLEGE COURSES. THIS PROGRAM HAS A 32-BED CAPACITY AT OUR WINSTON-SALEM CAMPUS. DURING 2024-2025, 20 MEN WERE SERVED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WITH 7 GRADUATING. ADDITIONALLY, 10 WENT ON TO OBTAIN OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT AND 15 TRANSFERRED FROM OUR PROGRAM TO PERMANENT HOUSING. 7 RESIDENTS ATTENDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
  3. $402,827 spent. THE WSRM COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT IMPACT OVER 5,000 INDIVIDUALS PER YEAR BY PROVIDING FREE SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED, INCLUDING FOOD PANTRY AND CLOTHING CLOSET, AND SPACE FOR FREE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND FOOT CARE SERVICES. WSRM ALSO PROVIDES HOLIDAY FOOD BOXES FOR THOSE NEEDING HELP DURING THE THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS SEASON. DURING 2024-2025; WSRM PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 111,178 MEALS TO THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING: MISSION KITCHEN SERVED 114,642 MEALS TO THE PROGRAM RESIDENTS. THE HOLIDAY FOOD BOX PROGRAM PROVIDED OVER 1,000 INDIVIDUALS WITH MEALS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE WSRM CLOTHING CLOSET DISTRIBUTED 11,102 PIECES OF CLOTHING. THE WSRM IS THE HOST SITE FOR THE SAMARITAN MEDICAL CLINIC, WHICH PROVIDES FREE MEDICAL/DENTAL/FOOT CARE SERVICES TO 765 INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT INSURANCE.

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 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 November 6, 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 June 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 June 1968.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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