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Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia Inc

EIN 58-6011446 · Macon, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION IS A FAITH-BASED PROGRAM PROVIDING LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR HOMELESS MEN WHILE REHABILITATING THEM FROM THEIR ADDICTIONS OR OTHER DEBILITATING ISSUES. ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS INCLUDE DAILY MEALS TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, HOLIDAY MEALS FOR THE NEEDY, DISTRIBUTION OF DIAPERS, WIPES AND BABY FOOD TO NEEDY MOTHERS, DISTRIBUTION OF HYGIENE KITS TO THE HOMELESS, FURNITURE, AND CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED.

Income
$6.8 million
Spending
$5.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
9.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
77
Volunteers
1,055
Highest pay
$195,648, president/ce

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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 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 (2)
  1. $4.1 million spent. THE MISSION IS A FAITH-BASED PROGRAM PROVIDING LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR HOMELESS MEN WHILE REHABILITATING THEM FROM THEIR ADDICTIONS OR OTHER DEBILITATING ISSUES. COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS INCLUDE MEALS TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, HOLIDAY MEALS FOR THE NEEDY, DISTRIBUTION OF COATS, HATS, AND BLANKETS TO THOSE IN NEED, DISTRIBUTION OF HYGIENCE KITS TO THE HOMELESS, AND FURNITURE, CLOTHING, AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED.
  2. $514,667 spent. THE MISSION PROVIDES A LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR FEMALE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE WHERE WOMEN CAN FIND HEALING AND REGAIN INDEPENDENCE. THE MISSION'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN INCLUDES REHABILITATION FROM ADDICTION AND HOMELESSNESS. THE GOAL WITH THIS LONG-TERM PROGRAM IS TO EMPOWER THESE WOMEN TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT BY GAINING SELF-ESTEEM, LIFE SKILLS, AND BIBLICAL KNOWLEDGE, AND THEY ARE TAUGHT TO RECOGNIZE AND BREAK THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE.

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 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 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 June 1958.

    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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