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Care Lodge Domestic Violence Shelter Inc

EIN 64-0750547 · Meridian, MS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CONSISTENT WITH OUR BELIEF IN THE DIGNITY, VALUE AND WORTH OF EACH PERSON, CARE LODGE SEEKS TO ELIMINATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY PROVIDING VICTIMS, OFFENDERS AND THE COMMUNITY WITH APPROPRIATE, EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. CARE LODGE CONTINUES TO ADVOCATE FOR AN ENVIRONMENT FREE FROM VIOLENCE.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$899,688
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
21
Highest pay
$60,250, executive di

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 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 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 95% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 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 (6)
  1. $444,974 spent. SALARIES: ALL EMPLOYEES OF CARE LODGE WORK FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY AND VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
  2. $108,019 spent. INSURANCE: CARE LODGE PROVIDES EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES THAT INCLUDES HEALTH AND WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE. CARE LODGE ALSO MAINTAINS PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE.
  3. $67,005 spent. OFFICE EXPENSES: OFFICE EXPENSES CONSISTS OF SUPPLIES, POSTAGE, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, PRINTING AND PUBLICATIONS AND TELEPHONE EXPENSES. ALL THESE OFFICE EXPENSES ARE ESSENTIAL IN ORDER FOR CARE LODGE EMPLOYEES TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY AND VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
  4. $230,019 spent. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL CLASSES FOR ANGER MANAGEMENT AND FAMILY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION.
  5. FORM 990, PART III, SECTION 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: PAYROLL TAXES 33,653 SUPPLIES 20,425 POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 483 TELEPHONE 2,074 RENT 1,041 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 24,220 TRAVEL 13,757 CONSULTANTS AND CONTRACTS 10,000 MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES 8,750 INTEREST 3,620 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,180 TAXES AND LICENSE 613 DEPRECIATION 43,777 UTILITIES 34,845 TOTAL 230,019
  6. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL CLASSES FOR ANGER MANAGEMENT AND FAMILY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION.

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

  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 June 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 December 1988.

    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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