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Diakonos Inc

EIN 58-1821225 · Statesville, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF DIAKONOS, INC. IS TO COMPASSIONATELY SERVE MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN IN NEED BY PROVIDING CLOTHING, FOOD, HEALTHCARE, AND SAFE SANCTUARY; ADVOCATING FOR CHANGE AND OFFERING HOPE. TAKEN FROM THE GREEK LANGUAGE, "DIAKONOS", MEANS "ONE WHO SERVES".

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 52%
Employees
108
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$68,092, executive di

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: 51 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 (5)
  1. $1.5 million spent. FIFTH STREET CAMPUS SHELTER SERVICES (INCLUDING COMMUNITY KITCHEN & CASE MANAGEMENT): FIFTH STREET MINISTRIES OPERATES AN EMERGENCY SHELTER CAMPUS THAT PROVIDES SHORT TERM HOUSING AND STABILIZATION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. INTEGRATED INTO SHELTER OPERATIONS ARE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOCUSED ON HOUSING STABILIZATION, EMPLOYMENT, INCOME ACCESS, AND CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. A COMMUNITY KITCHEN ALSO PROVIDES DAILY MEALS TO SHELTER RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ENSURING CONSISTENT ACCESS TO FOOD AS PART OF OVERALL STABILIZATION EFFORTS.
  2. $602,015 spent. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES-MY SISTER'S HOUSE: MY SISTER'S HOUSE PROVIDES SAFE, CONFIDENTIAL SHELTER AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SERVICES INCLUDE EMERGENCY HOUSING, CRISIS INTERVENTION, CASE MANAGEMENT, COURT ADVOCACY, AND ACCESS TO LICENSED COUNSELING FOR TRAUMA RECOVERY. THE PROGRAM OPERATES A REGIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE AND SUPPORTS SURVIVORS IN SECURING SAFE, LONG-TERM HOUSING AND REBUILDING INDEPENDENCE.
  3. $266,024 spent. PATH STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM: THE PATH (PROJECTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS) STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM ENGAGES UNSHELTERED INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND OFTEN LIVING WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. OUTREACH STAFF PROVIDE DIRECT ENGAGEMENT, BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT, AND CONNECTIONS TO HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. THE PROGRAM SERVES AS A CRITICAL ENTRY POINT INTO THE BROADER CONTINUUM OF CARE.
  4. $220,409 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS - VETERANS SERVICES: FIFTH STREET MINISTRIES PROVIDES HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VETERANS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH A COMBINATION OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS. SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, COORDINATION WITH VA RESOURCES, AND ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT, BENEFITS ACCESS, AND LONG-TERM HOUSING PLACEMENT. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE STABILITY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY.
  5. OTHER PROGRAMS - VETERANS SERVICES: FIFTH STREET MINISTRIES PROVIDES HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VETERANS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH A COMBINATION OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS. SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, COORDINATION WITH VA RESOURCES, AND ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT, BENEFITS ACCESS, AND LONG-TERM HOUSING PLACEMENT. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE STABILITY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY.

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 February 1989.

    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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