Metropolitan Ministries Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO CARE FOR THE HOMELESS AND THOSE AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS IN OUR COMMUNITY, THROUGH SERVICES THAT ALLEVIATE SUFFERING, PROMOTE DIGNITY, AND INSTILL SELF-SUFFICIENCY AS AN EXPRESSION OF THE ONGOING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST.
- Income
- $49.7 million
- Spending
- $49.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- -2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 79%
- Employees
- 525
- Volunteers
- 3,540
- Highest pay
- $266,754, president and ceo
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: 52 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 47% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2529 of 29 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 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)
- $20.7 million spent. OUTREACH AND PREVENTION SERVICES:METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES' STREET OUTREACH TEAM, THE BRIGAIDE, FOCUSES ON ENGAGING ADULT HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS TO PROVIDE WRAP AROUND SERVICES RESULTING IN A TRANSITION TO SHELTER OR HOUSING. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN HILLSBOROUGH, PASCO, AND PINELLAS COUNTY.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. STREET OUTREACH: METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES' STREET OUTREACH TEAM, THE BRIGAIDE, FOCUSES ON ENGAGING ADULT HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS TO PROVIDE WRAP AROUND SERVICES RESULTING IN A TRANSITION TO SHELTER OR HOUSING. SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 2407 HOUSEHOLDS IN HILLSBOROUGH, PASCO, AND PINELLAS COUNTY IN THE YEAR THAT ENDED JUNE 30, 2025. HUNGER RELIEF: METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES MEETS THE NEEDS OF HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH PREPARED MEALS SERVED AT COMMUNITY PARTNER LOCATIONS, MEALS FOR RESIDENTS, FOOD BOXES DISTRIBUTED THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, FOOD PANTRY ITEMS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE METRO MARKET AND HOLIDAY TENT. METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES PROVIDED FOOD EQUIVALENT TO 2,630,694 MEALS TO THE TAMPA BAY COMMUNITY IN THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025. HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAMS: THE FAMILY SUPPORT CENTERS OPERATE AND STRIVE TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS OR ALLEVIATE SUFFERING THROUGHOUT TAMPA BAY. THE FAMILY SUPPORT CENTERS ARE LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN TAMPA, CENTRAL TAMPA, AND EAST AND WEST PASCO COUNTY. SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING EMERGENCY FOOD, CLOTHING, RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND SYSTEM NAVIGATION SERVICES. 3,118 FAMILIES WERE PROVIDED WITH RENT OR UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS IN THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025. OUTREACH AND PREVENTION SERVICES PROGRAM EXPENSES TOTALED APPROXIMATELY $20,697,000 FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025.
- $15.1 million spent. RESIDENTIAL AND OFFSITE PROGRAMS:UPLIFT HALL, HOPE HALL AND OFFSITE APARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS ARE AIMED AT DEALING WITH THE ISSUES OF POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS BY FOCUSING ON THE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. MIRACLE PLACE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS: METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES PROVIDES EMERGENCY HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND SINGLE WOMEN. TYPICALLY, HOUSEHOLDS STAY BETWEEN 3 TO 6 MONTHS. THROUGHOUT THEIR STAY, RESIDENTS RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES DESIGNED TO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO HOUSING STABILITY. THE TAMPA CAMPUS RESIDED 79 HOUSEHOLDS AND THE PASCO CAMPUS RESIDED 48 HOUSEHOLDS DAILY. TWO (2) HOUSEHOLDS ALSO RESIDED IN AN OFFSITE APARTMENT IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM. FAMILIES HAVE THE OPTION TO CONTINUE STAYING ON CAMPUS AFTER COMPLETING THE EMERGENCY HOUSING PROGRAM IN A "KITCHENETTE" UNIT. FAMILIES RENTING KITCHENETTE UNITS CAN ACCESS THE SAME SUPPORT SERVICES WHILE PAYING A LOW RENTAL FEE, WHICH HELPS FAMILIES REBUILD CREDIT, COMPLETE EDUCATION PLANS, PRACTICE PUTTING INCOME TOWARD RENT, AND BUILD SAVINGS. FAMILIES UTILIZED 22 ROOMS DAILY AS "KITCHENETTE" UNITS (20 IN TAMPA, 2 IN PASCO). DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, 394 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED. IN FISCAL YEAR 2026, METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES WILL BE EXPANDING THEIR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM INTO PINELLAS AND EXPECT TO SERVE 68 FAMILIES IN 39 UNITS (29 EMERGENCY SHELTERS AND 10 KITCHENETTES). UPLIFT HALL: PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES AND SINGLE WOMEN WHO NEED MORE INTENSIVE LONG-TERM SERVICES. HOPE HALL: PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHORT-TERM HOUSING AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS TO FAMILIES AND SINGLE WOMEN WHO FACE HOMELESSNESS DUE TO UNEMPLOYMENT AND NEED HELP TO GET BACK ON THEIR FEET. HEALTH AND WELLNESS: THE MINISTRIES PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS HEALTHY WELL-BALANCED MEALS AND SNACKS EACH DAY FOR ALL RESIDENTS AND HEAD START CHILDREN. THE MINISTRIES ALSO PROVIDES HEALTH AND WELLNESS RESOURCES AND INCREASED ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE TO RESIDENT HOMELESS FAMILIES AND SINGLE WOMEN. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES A COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE RESIDENTS' HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS. THE GYM IS UTILIZED TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES. ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE IS PROVIDED ON SITE THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH A MEDICAL PROVIDER AND MOBILE CLINIC SERVICES. COMMUNITY-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS: METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS TO FAMILIES WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS ARE CONDUCTED IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY: FIRST HUG, RAPID REHOUSING, UP AND OUT, AND PATHWAYS TO HOPE. NEIGHBORHOPE OPERATES IN HILLSBOROUGH, PINELLAS, AND PASCO COUNTIES. THESE MOBILE PROGRAMS PROVIDE WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT SERVICES TO HOUSEHOLDS IN THEIR HOMES OR AT A LOCATION CONVENIENT FOR THEM, HELPING FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS STABILIZE, WORK TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY, ADDRESS CHILDREN'S NEEDS, AND PROMOTE OVERALL FAMILY WELL-BEING. WHEN FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE, FAMILIES MAY ALSO RECEIVE HOMELESS PREVENTION SERVICES INCLUDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATING HOUSEHOLDS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, 1653 FAMILIES WERE SERVED. RESIDENTIAL AND OFFSITE PROGRAM EXPENSES TOTALED APPROXIMATELY $15,149,000 FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025.
- $7.0 million spent. CHILDHOOD AND ADULT EDUCATION:ADULT SUPPORT SERVICES: METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES PROVIDES WRAP AROUND SERVICES FOR ADULTS PARTICIPATING IN RESIDENTIAL OR COMMUNITY-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING ADULT EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, COUNSELING, HOUSING SEARCH AND PLACEMENT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND SPIRITUAL CARE. SUPPORT SERVICES LEVERAGE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND RESOURCES WHEN AVAILABLE. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO BE FLEXIBLE AND ARE UTILIZED TO HELP SUPPORT EACH FAMILY'S UNIQUE JOURNEY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: THE MINISTRIES OFFERS ITS ACCREDITED PROMISELAND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM AND ADDITIONAL HEAD START PROGRAM SERVICES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY. A NEW LARGER PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL BUILDING WAS OPENED AUGUST 2015, WITH CAPACITY TO SERVE 150 STUDENTS. THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATES THE KINDERGARTEN TO FIFTH GRADE PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL FOR THE MINISTRIES' CURRENT AND FORMER RESIDENT CHILDREN. THE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROVIDES CURRICULUM AND PAYS FOR ALL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES. C.R.E.A.T.E.: THE CHILDREN'S RECREATION EDUCATIONAL ARTS THERAPEUTIC EXPERIENCE PROVIDES OUT OF SCHOOL TIME SERVICES WITH THERAPEUTIC AND BEHAVIOR SUPPORT TO CHILDREN LIVING IN MIRACLE PLACE TAMPA, MIRACLES FOR PASCO, OR ATTENDING PATRICIA SULLIVAN ELEMENTARY AND MANGO ELEMENTARY. ADDITIONALLY, CHILDREN RECEIVE ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE AND PARTICIPATE IN STEAM ACTIVITIES. PARENTS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN PARENTING WORKSHOPS AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. PROGRAMMING IS DELIVERED SEPARATELY FOR ELEMENTARY AND TEENS. 522 CHILDREN WERE SERVED ACROSS CHILDREN'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE YEAR ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2025. ADULT EDUCATION: THROUGH COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, ADULT RESIDENTS PARTICIPATE IN COMPREHENSIVE ADULT LITERACY, GED, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, CULINARY TRAINING, AND OTHER EDUCATION CLASSES THAT PROVIDES THEM WITH THE SKILLS AND TRAINING THEY NEED TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: THE MINISTRIES OFFERS A CONTINUUM OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, FROM JOB READINESS TO JOB PLACEMENT AND LONG-TERM TRAINING. JOB READINESS PREPARATION IS A KEY ELEMENT INCLUDING ASSESSMENT, COUNSELING, LEARNING AND DEMONSTRATING "SOFT SKILLS" SUCH AS PUNCTUALITY, ON-TASK BEHAVIOR AND TIME MANAGEMENT. FOR RESIDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE READINESS PREPARATION OR ALREADY HAVE THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE TO MOVE FORWARD, THE MINISTRIES ASSISTS THEM IN ACCESSING JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES AND LONG-TERM TRAINING PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY. PASCO CAMPUS EXPANSION: IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES SOLICITED AND RECEIVED FUNDING TO EXPAND THE PASCO CAMPUS. AN ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING FIRM WAS ENGAGED FOR PLANNING PURPOSES. THE EXPANSION INCLUDED 24 ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AN EARLY CHILDCARE FACILITY, AND AN OUTREACH/WELCOME CENTER. THE OUTREACH/WELCOME CENTER OPENED IN JUNE 2024, THE RESIDENTIAL UNITS OPENED IN AUGUST 2024, AND THE EARLY CHILDCARE FACILITY IS SCHEDULED TO OPEN IN AUGUST 2025. CHILDHOOD AND ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES PROGRAM EXPENSES TOTALED APPROXIMATELY $6,999,000 FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025.
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
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? 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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1975.
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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