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Memphis Union Mission

EIN 62-0541811 · Memphis, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MEMPHIS UNION MISSION EXISTS TO GLORIFY GOD AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST BY MINISTERING TO THE PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE HOMELESS OR DESTITUTE.

Income
$6.9 million
Spending
$5.9 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
51.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
58
Volunteers
8,745
Highest pay
$183,130, president & ceo

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 51.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 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 (4)
  1. $2.1 million spent. MEN'S MISSION - MEN'S EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDES FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, HYGIENE, BIBLICAL COUNSELING AND GOSPEL SERVICES TO TRANSIENT, HOMELESS MEN. 181 BEDS PER NIGHT PLUS ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY MATS AVAILABLE. PROVIDED 94,650 NIGHTS OF SHELTER AND 266,817 MEALS THIS YEAR. TOTALS INCLUDE OUR CHRISTIAN BASED 30-DAY RECOVERY PROGRAM WHICH HELPED 181 MEN THIS YEAR.
  2. $656,220 spent. CALVARY COLONY PROVIDES A LONG TERM CHRISTIAN RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR MEN. TOTAL OF 49 BEDS AVAILABLE. HELPED 158 MEN THIS YEAR IN RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES, WITH 13,953 BED NIGHTS AND 41,859 MEALS.
  3. $542,019 spent. MORIAH HOUSE PROVIDES FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, BIBLICAL COUNSELING AND RECOVERY SERVICES FOR WOMEN IN CRISIS AND THEIR CHILDREN. SERVES UP TO 15 WOMEN AND 14 CHILDREN AT A TIME. THERE WERE 25 WOMEN AND 15 CHILDREN THAT WERE SERVED THIS YEAR. 4,510 BED NIGHTS AND 13,530 MEALS WERE PROVIDED. ASSISTED 9 ADULTS AND 6 CHILDREN TO SECURE PERMANENT HOUSING.
  4. $628,023 spent. EXTENDED STAY: OVERFLOW SERVICES TO TRANSIENT HOMELESS MEN PROVIDED BY AN ADDITIONAL 106 BEDS PLUS EMERGENCY MATS PROVIDED 14,328 BED NIGHTS AND 42,984 MEALS. ASSISTED 8 INDIVIDUALS WITH SECURING PERMANENT HOUSING.

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

  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 October 13, 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 September 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 1951.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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