Baptist Homes Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF SON VALLEY IS TO BUILD AND OPERATE A QUALITY CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, MINISTERING TO THEIR PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, MENTAL, VOCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS.
- Income
- $9.9 million
- Spending
- $8.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 12.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 96%
- Employees
- 303
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $155,970, executive director
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 14% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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)
- $2.4 million spent. INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY:SON VALLEY OPERATES THE ONLY PRIVATE, CHRISTIAN, INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (ICFIDD) IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. THERE WE HAVE TWO GROUP HOMES LOCATED ON 80 ACRES OF DONATED LAND IN MADISON COUNTY, JUST OUTSIDE OF CANTON. IN 2024, THE TWO HOMES HAD 20 RESIDENTS. OUR RESIDENTS HELP WITH DUTIES AROUND THE HOUSE SUCH AS MAKING THEIR BEDS; WASHING, DRYING AND FOLDING CLOTHES; HELPING COOK MEALS; SETTING THE TABLE; AND CLEANING UP AFTER MEALS. THEY ALSO HAVE A LARGE TELEVISION IN THE LIVING ROOM WHERE THEY CAN HANG OUT AND WATCH THEIR FAVORITE PROGRAMS. THE PAVILION SERVES AS A PLACE FOR WATERMELON SEED SPITTING CONTESTS, ARTS AND CRAFTS CENTER, SPECIAL COOKOUTS, AND EVEN AS A TRIKE RIDING FACILITY. THE RESIDENTS ESPECIALLY ENJOY SHOOTING HOOPS WHEN THE WEATHER PERMITS!
- $2.1 million spent. RIDGELAND COMMUNITY CENTER:ONE OF OUR SON VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTERS IS LOCATED IN RIDGELAND, MS. THE RESIDENTS FROM OUR CANTON INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY, OUR COMMUNITY LIVING RESIDENTS, ALONG WITH PATRONS FROM AROUND THE JACKSON METRO AREA COME TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER DAILY. OUR FACILITY IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND IS CLOSED ON WEEKENDS. IN 2024, THE COMMUNITY CENTER PROVIDED SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 85 INDIVIDUALS. OUR FIRST ACTIVITY OF THE MORNING IS A TIME OF BIBLE READING, PRAYER, AND SINGING. OUR RESIDENTS AND PATRONS ARE VERY SINCERE ABOUT WORSHIP AND PRAYING FOR EACH OTHER AS WELL AS OTHERS. IF YOU HAVE A NEED AND A RESIDENT OR PATRON KNOWS ABOUT IT, WE CAN ASSURE YOU THAT YOUR NEED IS MENTIONED AS A PRAYER REQUEST. WE HAVE AN ONGOING EDUCATION PORTFOLIO FOR EACH RESIDENT AND PATRON. OUR RESIDENTS AND PATRONS ARE ACTIVELY TAUGHT VARIOUS VOCATIONAL SKILLS TO BETTER PREPARE THEM FOR AN ACTUAL COMMUNITY JOB. THESE SKILLS ARE LEARNED THROUGH TEACHING AND PRACTICE. THEY INCLUDE SORTING, STOCKING, JANITORIAL, FOLDING, AND IDENTIFYINGTO NAME A FEW. WE WORK DILIGENTLY TO HELP OUR RESIDENTS AND PATRONS FIND EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. IN 2024 WE HAD APPROXIMATELY 10 RESIDENTS AND PATRONS WHO ARE EMPLOYED BY BUSINESSES IN OUR COMMUNITY. SOME OF THOSE BUSINESSES ARE BURGERS BLUE & BBQ, CHICKEN SALAD CHICK, AND MCALISTER'S DELI. OUR RESIDENTS AND PATRONS ARE OFFERED THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO AND EXPERIENCE MANY DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTS WITH SON VALLEY. OUTINGS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SHOPPING TRIPS TO THE GROCERY STORE OR MALL, TOURS OF HALL OF FAME MUSEUM, AND TRIPS TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE NOTES FOR OUR 2 BUILDINGS WERE PAID OFF IN 2024.BRANDON COMMUNITY CENTER:THIS CENTER OPERATES IN THE SAME MANNER AS OUR RIDGELAND CENTER. THE BRANDON CENTER PROVIDES SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 40 RESIDENTS AND PATRONS.
- $3.1 million spent. SUPERVISED LIVING:SON VALLEY CURRENTLY OPERATES ONE HOME AND SEVERAL APARTMENTS FOR SUPERVISED LIVING RESIDENTS. OUR DIRECT CARE STAFF ARE WITH THE RESIDENTS 24/7 TO ENSURE THEIR SAFETY AND WELL-BEING. THE RESIDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETING HOUSEHOLD CHORES LIKE COOKING, CLEANING, AND DOING LAUNDRY. SON VALLEY ALSO OFFERS SUPPORTED LIVING FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE RESIDENTS LIVE IN AN APARTMENT AND ARE, FOR THE MOST PART, INDEPENDENT. THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR DAY-TO-DAY LIVING NEEDS SUCH AS COOKING, CLEANING, AND PERSONAL NEEDS. WE HAVE STAFF AVAILABLE TO ASSIST THEM WHEN NEEDED. OUR STAFF IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO THEM FOR THEIR TRANSPORTATION NEEDS. IN 2024, THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 40 PARTICIPANTS IN THESE SERVICES.
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 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.
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 2003.
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 November 4, 2026.
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