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Kings Home

EIN 63-0760276 · Chelsea, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Kings Home seeks to serve and glorify God by providing Christ-centered homes and services in which compassion and competence combine to meet the needs of women, children and families escaping domestic violence and other abusive conditions.

Income
$12.0 million
Spending
$10.8 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
359
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$283,650, president

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    29 of 29 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 (3)
  1. $3.6 million spent. The Youth Program at Kings Home focuses on helping boys and girls ages 10-21 who arrive through the Alabama Department of Human Resources, the court system or through private placement. Ten residential group homes operate for young people who have been abused, abandoned or neglected. Approximately 98% of Kings Home youth have been abused, 75% are classified with severe behavioral problems and 90% arrive at least one year behind in school. Kings Home models effective and positive family life for troubled youth in a structured, goal oriented, home style environment. Young people acquire social skills while being encouraged to take responsibility for themselves and for each other. Tangible services to assist youth include social skills, education, job skills training and/or furthering education preparation and aid, independent living skills, counseling, shelter, food, transportation, clothing and many other necessary items
  2. $1.7 million spent. Programs offered for adult women and their children at Kings Home serve those who are primarily escaping domestic violence. This long-term, two-year program operates five residential group homes in two Alabama counties serving up to 200 abused mothers and children daily. Referrals are received from churches, courts, law enforcement, other similar domestic violence programs, mental health and the Department of Human Services. Tangible services to assist mothers include domestic violence counseling, parenting skills, substance abuse classes, education, employment, housing, child-care services, and transportation. We offer a structured program where women may live for up to two years. A longer-term residential program such as this allows the mothers time necessary to pursue education goals, job training and/or gainful employment to become independent and successful. The five homes for women and moms with children are 50% funded by private donors and
  3. $490,490 spent. Juvenile court delinquency cases have risen dramatically in the United States over the past 50 years. Kings Home is proud to partner with the Alabama Department of Youth Services by administering a residential therapeutic program for male juvenile offenders in one specialized home. During 2024, Kings Home provided care for an average of five youth per day. Our staff operates as a team of experienced mentors and counselors who guide, teach anger management skills, utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, closely supervise and mentor these young men. We create a structured, caring environment whereby we provide individual counseling, meals, education, recreation, clothing, medical needs and transportation. We seek to establish these young men spiritually and as responsible citizens so that criminal behavior will not be repeated.

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 July 1979.

    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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