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Community Rescue Mission Inc

EIN 71-0551207 · Fort Smith, AR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A SAFE, CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT FOR ANYONE OR ANY FAMILY THAT NEEDS HELP. TO PROVIDE FOR IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF FOOD AND SHELTER FIRST, THEN OFFER GUIDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES FOR HELP IN OTHER AREAS.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$618,395
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
29.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
20

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 29.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 (1)
  1. $467,167 spent. COMMUNITY RESCUE MISSION HAS ESTABLISHED A CLOTHING MINISTRY TO PROVIDE FOR OUR OWN RESIDENTS AS MANY ARRIVE WITH ONLY WHAT THEY ARE WEARING. THIS IS AN ASSET TO CRM AND THOSE WE SERVE. AS NON-RESIDENT PERSONS DROP BY IN NEED OF CLOTHING, WE TAKE THEM TO "SHOP" AS WELL. THE CLOTHING MINISTRY HELPS ASSURE OUR RESIDENTS ARE PROPERLY DRESSED FOR A JOB INTERVIEW, A LIFE SKILL WE EMPHASIZE IN THE WORKPLACE. CRM HAS ESTABLISHED A DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING POSITION AND HIRED A FULL- TIME DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORTED BY PROFESSIONAL COUNSEL TO EXPAND OUR MARKETING AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. THIS CAME AS A COMPONENT OF A STRATEGIC PLAN, COMPLETED BY OUR BOARD WITH THE GUIDANCE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSEL. THE PROCESS FOCUSED AND SHARPENED OUR COMMITMENT TO EXPAND OUR PROGRAMS, TEACHING LIFE SKILLS, IN PARTICULAR BUDGETING, HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY, DRESS FOR SUCCESS, TIME MANAGEMENT TO NAME A FEW. HOSTING FAMILY ACTIVITIES, DEDICATED SPACE IN THE DINING ROOM FOR FAMILIES, AND CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS FOR CHILDREN IN OUR CARE MODEL HEALTHY HABITS FOR OUR ALL OUR FAMILIES. CRM HAS EXPANDED ITS MARKETING EFFORTS TO RAISE LEVELS OF AWARENESS IN THE COMMUNITY. WE HAVE IDENTIFIED CAPITAL NEEDS AND ARE CURRENTLY WORKING TOWARD CAMPUS REDEVELOPMENT. COMMUNITY RESCUE MISSION HAS ESTABLISHED A CLOTHING MINISTRY TO PROVIDE FOR OUR OWN RESIDENTS AS MANY ARRIVE WITH ONLY WHAT THEY ARE WEARING. THIS IS AN ASSET TO CRM AND THOSE WE SERVE. AS NON-RESIDENT PERSONS DROP BY IN NEED OF CLOTHING, WE TAKE THEM TO "SHOP" AS WELL. THE CLOTHING MINISTRY HELPS ASSURE OUR RESIDENTS ARE PROPERLY DRESSED FOR A JOB INTERVIEW, A LIFE SKILL WE EMPHASIZE IN THE WORKPLACE. CRM HAS ESTABLISHED A DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING POSITION AND HIRED A FULL- TIME DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORTED BY PROFESSIONAL COUNSEL TO EXPAND OUR MARKETING AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. THIS CAME AS A COMPONENT OF A STRATEGIC PLAN, COMPLETED BY OUR BOARD WITH THE GUIDANCE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSEL. THE PROCESS FOCUSED AND SHARPENED OUR COMMITMENT TO EXPAND OUR PROGRAMS, TEACHING LIFE SKILLS, IN PARTICULAR BUDGETING, HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY, DRESS FOR SUCCESS, TIME MANAGEMENT TO NAME A FEW. HOSTING FAMILY ACTIVITIES, DEDICATED SPACE IN THE DINING ROOM FOR FAMILIES, AND CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS FOR CHILDREN IN OUR CARE MODEL HEALTHY HABITS FOR OUR ALL OUR FAMILIES. CRM HAS EXPANDED ITS MARKETING EFFORTS TO RAISE LEVELS OF AWARENESS IN THE COMMUNITY. WE HAVE IDENTIFIED CAPITAL NEEDS AND ARE CURRENTLY WORKING TOWARD CAMPUS REDEVELOPMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 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 March 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 November 1981.

    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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