Oliver Gospel Mission
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
See Schedule O
- Income
- $6.2 million
- Spending
- $5.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 66%
- Reserves
- 15.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 73%
- Employees
- 123
- Volunteers
- 712
- Highest pay
- $154,138, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 15.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1566% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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 September 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 (1)
- $3.9 million spent. Funds raised are used to support the following for the homeless:1) Community Homeless Program - provides food, chapel services, clothing and shelter to the homeless in 30 day increments.2) Long-Term Recovery Program - lasts 10-12 months and is designed to help men escape the bonds of drug and alcohol addiction and equip them to live resposibly. They experience real life transformation from within through counseling, educational assistance, biblical teaching, guidance in financial management, choosing a career and finding employment. The Mission's Education and Employment Center provides the men education assessment, GED preparation and other skills needed to enter the work force such as basic computer skills, word processing, resume writing, navigating the internet and honing their interview skills. An aftercare program is offered to willing particpants who have completed the Long-Term Recovery Program. A staff person connects with the men on a regular basis for encouragement and to continue the education process as they enter life's daily challenges.3) Hand Up Program - is for men who do not have a drug or alcohol problem, who want to work but are trapped in that vicious cycle of not having a job and can't pay for housing. Those accepted in this program are assigned a coach to help with resume writing, looking for a job and how to dress for an interview. They are assigned a locker to store belongings while out interviewing. This is a 60 day - 6 month program focused on removing the barriers to getting and maintaining permanent employment. They receive a "HAND UP not a hand out.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 November 6, 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? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
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 August 1967.
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 November 4, 2026.
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