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John 3 16 Mission

EIN 73-0744834 · Tulsa, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION: RECLAIMING LIVES AND RESTORING HOPE TO HOMELESS AND AT-RISK MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN BY MINISTERING TO THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS SO THEY CAN LIVE DIGNIFIED, PRODUCTIVE, HEALTHY, AND INDEPENDENT LIVES.

Income
$15.4 million
Spending
$12.5 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
107
Volunteers
1,636
Highest pay
$153,609, chief operating officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 September 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 (4)
  1. $2.9 million spent. FAMILIES & YOUTH: THE FAMILY & YOUTH CENTER PROVIDES CHRIST-CENTERED PREVENTION SERVICES FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE TULSA METROPOLITAN AREA. PROGRAMS FOCUS ON PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS AND BREAKING CYCLES OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY. STUDENTS RECEIVE LITERACY ACCELERATION (K4), TUTORING, CREATIVE ARTS, AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. FAMILIES RECEIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING FOOD, CLOTHING, HOME GOODS, FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING, PARENTING CLASSES, AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE.
  2. $2.8 million spent. EMERGENCY SHELTER: THE MISSION'S EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDES IMMEDIATE RELIEF SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN TULSA, INCLUDING SAFE OVERNIGHT SHELTER, MEALS, CASE MANAGEMENT, ASSISTANCE IN RECOVERING VITAL DOCUMENTS, HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS SUPPORT, BASIC MEDICAL EVALUATIONS, AND REFERRALS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. THE SHELTER OPERATES YEAR-ROUND AND SERVES AS THE ENTRY POINT INTO THE MISSION'S CONTINUUM OF CARE, HELPING INDIVIDUALS STABILIZE AND MOVE TOWARD RECOVERY, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  3. $1.2 million spent. RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAMS: THE MISSION'S RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAMS PROVIDE LONG-TERM, CHRIST-CENTERED SUPPORT FOR MEN AND WOMEN SEEKING FREEDOM FROM ADDICTION, HOMELESSNESS, AND OTHER BARRIERS TO STABILITY. THESE PROGRAMS COMBINE RECOVERY SUPPORT, COUNSELING, LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT READINESS, WORK EXPERIENCE, AND MENTORING WITHIN A STRUCTURED COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT. PARTICIPANTS OF THE TWELVE-MONTH PROGRAM GAIN THE TOOLS NEEDED TO SECURE HOUSING, OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT, REBUILD HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND ACHIEVE LASTING INDEPENDENCE.
  4. $2.5 million spent. JOB TRAINING: WE FIND THAT MOST OF OUR SHELTER GUESTS, RECOVERY STUDENTS, AND FYC FAMILIES ARE EAGER TO MAKE A BETTER LIFE FOR THEMSELVES AND THOSE THEY LOVE. TO THIS END, JOHN 3:16 MISSION CONSIDERS WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB TRAINING AS A KEY PART OF OUR MISSION TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS, OFFERING A PATH OUT OF POVERTY. THE WOMEN IN OUR RENEW PROGRAM WORK WITH BEELOVED TRADING, USING HONEY AND OTHER BEE BYPRODUCTS TO CREATE PRODUCTS WE SELL. THE MEN OF NEW CREATION HELP ON OUR REFUGE FARM WITH MANAGING CROPS AND WORKING IN OUR RANCHING OPERATION. ALL STUDENTS HELP OUT WITH KITCHEN AND CLEANING DUTY AROUND CAMPUS.MISSION GOODS STORE & MISSION MARKET: THE MISSION GOODS STORE PROVIDES GENTLY USED DONATED CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND FURNITURE AT NO COST TO FAMILIES WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES. GUESTS ARE INVITED TO "SHOP" FOR ESSENTIAL ITEMS NEEDED TO SUPPORT THEIR HOUSEHOLDS. THE MISSION MARKET OPERATES AS A FREE GROCERY STORE WHERE FAMILIES CAN SELECT FOOD ITEMS ONCE EVERY 30 DAYS, HELPING REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY AND SUPPORT HOUSEHOLD STABILITY.OUTREACH: EACH WEEK, JOHN 3:16 MISSION CONDUCTS OUTREACH TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. TRAINED STAFF VISIT AREAS WHERE UNSHELTERED INDIVIDUALS MAY BE LIVING TO CHECK ON THEIR WELFARE AND ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SERVICES AVAILABLE AT THE SHELTER. OUTREACH EFFORTS ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALS TO ACCESS MEALS, SHELTER, RECOVERY PROGRAMS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT WHILE ALSO CONNECTING THEM WITH COMMUNITY-BASED SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 February 1954.

    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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