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Jesus Provides Our Daily Bread

EIN 68-0290819 · Chico, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE JESUS CENTER IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN GOD'S LOVE. IN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLEXITY OF HOMELESSNESS, HUNGER, AND POVERTY, WE WORK WITH OUR COMMUNITY TO RESTORE THOSE SUFFERING FROM ISOLATION TO COMMUNITY INTEGRATION.

Income
$5.8 million
Spending
$5.4 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
18.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
82
Volunteers
100

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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 64% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $1.7 million spent. GENESIS SHELTER: PROVIDED 365 NIGHTS OF EMERGENCY HOUSING TO MEN & WOMEN (PLUS PETS) AT GENESIS. OCCUPANTS HAVE A NO COST, NO SERVICE LIMIT, AND THE FOLLOWING SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN A LOW-BARRIER SETTING: THREE MEALS A DAY, CASE MANAGEMENT, ACCESS TO MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH SERVICES, ACCESS TO SHOWER & LAUNDRY SERVICES, CLOTHING & HYGIENE SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION, PLUS ACCESS TO ADDITIONAL HOUSING RESOURCES AND REFERRALS.
  2. $979,513 spent. SABBATH HOUSE: PROVIDED 365 NIGHTS OF EMERGENCY SHELTERING IN A CONGREGATE SHELTER FOR MEN AND WOMEN AT SABBATH HOUSE. PARTICIPANTS MAY STAY UP TO SIX MONTHS IN A RECOVERY-FOCUSED ENVIRONMENT. SERVICES INCLUDE MEDICAL RECUPERATIVE CARE, CASE MANAGEMENT, THREE DAILY MEALS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING/JOB READINESS PROGRAMS, DIGITAL LITERACY CLASSES, COUNSELING SERVICES. DAILY CLASSES TO SUPPORT RESPITE, WELLNESS, PURPOSE AND INDEPENDENCE ARE OFFERED.
  3. $1.3 million spent. RENEWAL CENTER: PROVIDED 365 NIGHTS OF EMERGENCY SHELTERING IN A NON-CONGREGATE SHELTER FOR FAMILIES AND SENIORS. PARTICIPANTS MAY STAY UP TO SIX MONTHS IN LOW-BARRIER SHELTER. VOCATIONAL TRAINING/JOB READINESS PROGRAMS, DIGITAL LITERACY CLASSES, COUNSELING SERVICES, AND DAILY CLASSES TO SUPPORT RESPITE, WELLNESS, PURPOSE, AND INDEPENDENCE ARE OFFERED.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1993.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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