Star Gospel Mission
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 47% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH JESUS CHRIST BY COMPASSIONATELY PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HARDSHIPS. EACH YEAR, DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS HELP US SERVE HUNDREDS OF MEN FACING HOMELESSNESS, AND SEVERAL HUNDRED LOWCOUNTRY FAMILIES NEEDING ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITIES, FOOD, AND OTHER URGENT HOUSEHOLD NEEDS.
- Income
- $6.0 million
- Spending
- $1.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 47%
- Reserves
- 9.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 92%
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 141
- Highest pay
- $104,438, development officer
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
Good: 78 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 69% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 67% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1547% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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.
Independent board
25 of 2518 of 18 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $773,711 spent. THE PATHWAYS PROGRAM IS A STRUCTURED JOBS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM HELPING MEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR CRISIS ACHIEVE STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE. THROUGH A THREE-PHASE MODEL, PROGRVAM GUESTS RECEIVE SAFE HOUSING, ACCOUNTABILITY, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, SPIRITUAL SUPPORT, AND GUIDANCE WHILE PROGRESSING FROM COMMUNITY LIVING TO INDEPENDENT LIVING AND LONG-TERM PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL STABILITY.
- $77,371 spent. THE GRACEWORKS PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT, REFERRALS, EMERGENCY SUPPORT, LIFE RESOURCES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, GRACEWORKS HELPS INDIVIDUALS ADDRESS IMMEDIATE NEEDS, ACCESS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND TAKE STEPS TOWARD STABILITY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, HOPE, AND LONG-TERM PERSONAL WELLNESS.
- $8,597 spent. THE MORNING LIGHT WOMEN AND CHILDREN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING AND WRAPAROUND SUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, TRAUMA, OR CRISIS. THROUGH SAFE HOUSING, CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, COUNSELING SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, FAMILIES ARE EMPOWERED TO HEAL, REGAIN STABILITY, STRENGTHEN FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, AND BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR LONG-TERM INDEPENDENCE.
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
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.
The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1942.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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