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South Peoria Neighborhod

EIN 73-1433838 · Tulsa, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER RIVERWOOD INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY REDUCING HUNGER, COMBATING POVERTY, AND PROVIDING A PATHWAY TO EMPOWERMENT TO IMPROVE LIVES THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES AND COLLABORATIONS.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
-0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
9
Volunteers
498
Highest pay
$101,250, executive dir.

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

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $674,626 spent. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, SOUTH TULSA COMMUNITY HOUSE (STCH) SERVED 15,321 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON FOOD AND NUTRITION, HEALTH AND WELLBEING, AND PATHWAY TO EMPOWERMENT SERVICES. STCH CONTINUED ITS MISSION TO REDUCE HUNGER, COMBAT POVERTY, AND PROVIDE A PATHWAY TO EMPOWERMENT THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES AND STRATEGIC COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. THE FOOD & NUTRITION PROGRAM REMAINED THE CORNERSTONE OF STCH'S SERVICES. DURING FY25, STCH PROVIDED 336,960 MEALS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY, INCLUDING: 313,530 MEALS TO FAMILIES 12,130 MEALS TO SENIORS 9,690 MEALS TO VETERANS 1,235 MEALS TO EXPECTANT MOTHERS 375 MEALS TO UNHOUSED NEIGHBORS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, STCH ALSO PROVIDED MORE THAN 2,000 WEEKEND MEALS TO STUDENTS THROUGH ITS WEEKEND MEALS INITIATIVE. ADDITIONALLY, STCH EXPANDED MOBILE FOOD DELIVERY EFFORTS THROUGH THE WHOLE FOODS NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORHOODS INITIATIVE, INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS FOR FAMILIES WITH TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS.
  2. $192,755 spent. THROUGH HEALTH & WELLBEING INITIATIVES, 11,409 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED HYGIENE SUPPLIES, DIAPERS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AIMED AT IMPROVING HEALTH OUTCOMES AND PRESERVING DIGNITY FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. STCH ALSO PARTNERED WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON INFANT SAFETY, MATERNAL HEALTH, DIABETES EDUCATION, MEDICARE GUIDANCE, MENTAL WELLNESS, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT.
  3. $218,206 spent. THROUGH THE PATHWAY TO EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE, 1,784 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SUPPORT THROUGH TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS. STCH ALSO LAUNCHED THE WALKING SCHOOL BUS PILOT PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AREA PARTNERS TO PROMOTE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, STUDENT SAFETY, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT. EARLY OUTCOMES SHOWED PARTICIPATING STUDENTS-MAINTAINED ATTENDANCE RATES ABOVE 90%.

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 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 October 13, 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 June 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 August 1997.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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