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City Rescue Mission Inc

EIN 73-0713883 · Oklahoma City, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO LEAD OUR COMMUNITY BY SERVING PEOPLE EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS WITH HELP, HOPE, AND HEALING, IN THE SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE, UNDER THE CALL OF CHRIST.

Income
$9.3 million
Spending
$10.2 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
83
Volunteers
631
Highest pay
$178,164, president/ c

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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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 25

    15 of 15 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 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 (2)
  1. $8.7 million spent. CITY RESCUE MISSION IS PROUD TO OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES TO OUR CLIENTS: EMERGENCY SHELTER- CITY RESCUE MISSION HELPS MEN, WOMEN, AND FAMILIES TRAUMATIZED BY HOMELESSNESS WITH A CLEAN, SAFE, AND ENRICHED TEMPORARY SHELTER WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. EACH PERSON THAT STAYS IN THE SHELTER RECEIVES NUTRITIOUS MEALS, CLOTHING, AND ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE. OUR INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PROVIDE CONNECTIONS TO IN-HOUSE AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO END HOMELESSNESS. THIS CORE PROGRAM ADDRESSES IMMEDIATE CARE NEEDS AND BEGINS THE JOURNEY TO STABILITY. EMPLOYMENT READINESS - EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME ARE CRITICAL COMPONENTS TO ENDING A PERSON'S CRISIS OF HOMELESSNESS. THE EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM AT CITY RESCUE MISSION HELP PARTICIPANTS GAIN REAL-WORLD WORK EXPERIENCE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WITHOUT FEARING REJECTION OR FAILURE. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE EMPLOYMENT SOFT AND SPECIALIZED SKILLS TRAINING IN AREAS SUCH AS CULINARY ARTS, MAINTENANCE, GENERAL OFFICE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS, FORKLIFT DRIVING, HOUSEKEEPING, AND SECURITY. IN ADDITION, WE COLLABORATE WITH OTHER EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ENSURING OUR CLIENTS HAVE QUALITY OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, GROW AND SUCCEED. AFTER COMPLETING HANDS-ON TRAINING, OUR CLIENTS HAVE DOUBLED THEIR INCOME, AND, BEST OF ALL, WE SEE THAT THEY BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES AGAIN. SELF-CONFIDENCE IS A POWERFUL TOOL, ESPECIALLY IN THE BATTLE AGAINST HOMELESSNESS. FAMILY SERVICES- CITY RESCUE MISSION IS THE LARGEST FAMILY SHELTER IN THE METRO OFFERING PRIVATE ROOMS TO OVER 40 FAMILIES AND 120 CHILDREN PER NIGHT. FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS HAVE COMPLEX NEEDS THAT REQUIRE OUR CASE MANAGERS TO FOCUS ON THE HOUSEHOLD AS WELL AS THE INDIVIDUAL FAMILY MEMBERS. ALONG WITH EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES, FAMILIES RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH REUNIFICATION, OBTAINING VITAL DOCUMENTS, PARENTING CLASSES, SCHOOL ENROLLMENT, ACCESS TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, LEGAL REPRESENTATION, INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING, FAMILY AND MARITAL COUNSELING, SECURING CHILDCARE, JOB PLACEMENT, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AND MORE. FAMILIES RECEIVING SERVICES AT CITY RESCUE MISSION ARE HOUSED WITHIN AN AVERAGE OF 30 DAYS AFTER ENTERING THE SHELTER. HOUSING - CITY RESCUE MISSION'S HOUSING SERVICES PROVIDE CLIENTS, BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, WITH TEMPORARY FINANCIAL SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICES WHILE LIVING IN THEIR OWN HOMES. THESE IN-HOME SERVICES TEACH THE HOUSEHOLD HOW TO MANAGE THEIR HOMES INDEPENDENTLY, BUILD FINANCIAL SECURITY AND INCREASE THEIR NATURAL SUPPORT SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, PARTICIPANTS LEARN HOW TO BE A PART OF A THRIVING COMMUNITY WHICH HELPS MINIMIZE THE RISK OF RETURNING TO HOMELESSNESS AND REDUCES RELIANCE ON PUBLIC SUPPORT. RECOVERY - CITY RESCUE MISSION OFFERS A RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO MAKING HEALTHY LIFE CHOICES FOR PEOPLE WITH ADDICTION OR WHO WANT TO CHANGE THEIR DIRECTION IN LIFE. ALONG WITH EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES, PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVE EDUCATION ABOUT ADDICTION, DECISION-MAKING, ANGER MANAGEMENT, AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. THE RESIDENTIAL ASPECT HELPS PEOPLE BUILD A NATURAL SUPPORT SYSTEM THAT FEATURES A HIGH LEVEL OF ACCOUNTABILITY. OUR RECOVERY PROGRAM EMPHASIZES THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF SKILLS AS PARTICIPANTS PROGRESS THROUGH THE MULTI-LEVEL PHASES, ULTIMATELY ENDING IN FREEDOM FROM ADDICTION, GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT, AND STABLE HOUSING. CITY RESCUE MISSION IS PROUD TO OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES TO OUR CLIENTS: EMERGENCY SHELTER- CITY RESCUE MISSION HELPS MEN, WOMEN, AND FAMILIES TRAUMATIZED BY HOMELESSNESS WITH A CLEAN, SAFE, AND ENRICHED TEMPORARY SHELTER WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. EACH PERSON THAT STAYS IN THE SHELTER RECEIVES NUTRITIOUS MEALS, CLOTHING, AND ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE. OUR INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PROVIDE CONNECTIONS TO IN-HOUSE AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO END HOMELESSNESS. THIS CORE PROGRAM ADDRESSES IMMEDIATE CARE NEEDS AND BEGINS THE JOURNEY TO STABILITY. EMPLOYMENT READINESS - EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME ARE CRITICAL COMPONENTS TO ENDING A PERSON'S CRISIS OF HOMELESSNESS. THE EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM AT CITY RESCUE MISSION HELP PARTICIPANTS GAIN REAL-WORLD WORK EXPERIENCE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WITHOUT FEARING REJECTION OR FAILURE. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE EMPLOYMENT SOFT AND SPECIALIZED SKILLS TRAINING IN AREAS SUCH AS CULINARY ARTS, MAINTENANCE, GENERAL OFFICE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS, FORKLIFT DRIVING, HOUSEKEEPING, AND SECURITY. IN ADDITION, WE COLLABORATE WITH OTHER EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ENSURING OUR CLIENTS HAVE QUALITY OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, GROW AND SUCCEED. AFTER COMPLETING HANDS-ON TRAINING, OUR CLIENTS HAVE DOUBLED THEIR INCOME, AND, BEST OF ALL, WE SEE THAT THEY BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES AGAIN. SELF-CONFIDENCE IS A POWERFUL TOOL, ESPECIALLY IN THE BATTLE AGAINST HOMELESSNESS. FAMILY SERVICES- CITY RESCUE MISSION IS THE LARGEST FAMILY SHELTER IN THE METRO OFFERING PRIVATE ROOMS TO OVER 40 FAMILIES AND 120 CHILDREN PER NIGHT. FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS HAVE COMPLEX NEEDS THAT REQUIRE OUR CASE MANAGERS TO FOCUS ON THE HOUSEHOLD AS WELL AS THE INDIVIDUAL FAMILY MEMBERS. ALONG WITH EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES, FAMILIES RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH REUNIFICATION, OBTAINING VITAL DOCUMENTS, PARENTING CLASSES, SCHOOL ENROLLMENT, ACCESS TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, LEGAL REPRESENTATION, INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING, FAMILY AND MARITAL COUNSELING, SECURING CHILDCARE, JOB PLACEMENT, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AND MORE. FAMILIES RECEIVING SERVICES AT CITY RESCUE MISSION ARE HOUSED WITHIN AN AVERAGE OF 30 DAYS AFTER ENTERING THE SHELTER. HOUSING - CITY RESCUE MISSION'S HOUSING SERVICES PROVIDE CLIENTS, BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, WITH TEMPORARY FINANCIAL SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICES WHILE LIVING IN THEIR OWN HOMES. THESE IN-HOME SERVICES TEACH THE HOUSEHOLD HOW TO MANAGE THEIR HOMES INDEPENDENTLY, BUILD FINANCIAL SECURITY AND INCREASE THEIR NATURAL SUPPORT SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, PARTI
  2. CITY RESCUE MISSION IS THE LARGEST HOMELESS SHELTER IN OKLAHOMA, SERVING MEN, WOMEN, AND FAMILIES. OUR MISSION IS TO LEAD OUR COMMUNITY BY SERVING PEOPLE EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS WITH HELP, HOPE, AND HEALING, IN THE SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE, UNDER THE CALL OF CHRIST. WE OFFER CLIENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO END THEIR HOMELESSNESS THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT READINESS, CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND HOUSING SERVICES. OUR MULTI-FACETED APPROACH IDENTIFIES AND ADDRESSES THE UNDERLYING ROOT CAUSE LEADING TO THEIR HOUSING INSTABILITY. THE ORGANIZATION IS A CENTER FOR TRANSFORMATION - CHANGING LIVES PLAGUED WITH ADDICTION, POVERTY, MENTAL ILLNESS, AND HOMELESSNESS TO LIVES FILLED WITH STABILITY, HEALTH, AND HOPE.

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

  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 December 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 April 1962.

    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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