Methodist Childrens Homes of Mississippi
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
METHODIST CHILDRENS HOMES SEEKS TO BRING RESTORATION TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN NEGLECTED OR ABUSED. BY THE END OF THEIR TIME WITH US, WE HOPE TO SEE THAT THEY FIND RECONCILIATION WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL FAMILIES, LOVE WITHIN AN ADOPTIVE FAMILY OR SUCCESS AS A PRODUCTIVE, INDEPENDENT INDIVIDUAL.
- Income
- $8.2 million
- Spending
- $8.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 57%
- Reserves
- 4.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 71%
- Employees
- 169
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $134,271, chief execut
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 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 27% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1557% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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 2515 of 15 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 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)
- $2.0 million spent. THERAPEUTIC GROUP HOMES - METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME OPERATES THERAPEUTIC GROUP HOMES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. THE CHILDREN ARE GIVEN ACADEMIC SUPPORT, PREPARATION FOR LIVING INDEPENDENTLY, THERAPEUTIC AND PSYCHIATRIC SUPPORT, SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THIS PROGRAM IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN AGES 15 TO 21. THE GOAL IS TO EASE THE TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE OR TO THE WORKFORCE BY PROVIDING INSTRUCTION IN BUDGETING, HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT AND JOB SKILLS SO THEY CAN LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AS RESPONSIBLE ADULTS. ALSO A CAMPUS BASED WELLNESS PROGRAM EMPHASIZING GENERAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES AND NUTRITION.
- $360,457 spent. THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE - METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME OFFERS THERAPEUTIC FOSTER HOMES THAT ARE LICENSED AND CERTIFIED HOMES TO CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES. THIS PROGRAM IS AN INTENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDED TO A CHILD IN A FAMILY SETTING UTILIZING SPECIALTY TRAINED FOSTER PARENTS. THE FOSTER CARE STAFF PROVIDE TRAINING, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES TO EACH FAMILY THROUGH OUT THE FOSTERING PROCESS FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 21 YEARS OLD.
- $2.3 million spent. COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICES - PROVIDES THE COMMUNITY WITH DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS WHO COUNSEL INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, AND GROUPS. THERAPISTS WORK WITH AGES 3 TO 21 YEARS OLD WHO EXPERIENCE AN ARRAY OF MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS.
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
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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on June 15, 2021.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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