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Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children Inc

EIN 73-1435473 · Oklahoma City, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children exists to show and share the love of Christ to children and their families.

Income
$17.7 million
Spending
$18.3 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
213
Volunteers
1,040
Highest pay
$194,585, president

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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 (3)
  1. $10.1 million spent. Child-Focused and Family-Focused Care: Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children (OBHC) is the largest provider of private not-for-profit, residential childcare in the state, placing children in a safe Christian environment. In Child-Focused Care, up to eight children are placed in a cottage-style home under the supervision of a houseparent couple. From meals and bible studies to campus programs and education, staff members strive to help shape children into caring, capable adults. College and Career programs are available to them after high school graduation as they continue their education. During 2024, OBHC served 122 children through its child-focused care ministry, while another 22 lived in the College and Career program. 10 children accepted Christ as their Savior during 2024. Family-Focused Care is a ministry developed to help single mothers and their children, who may have limited or no support. The goal is to help these families become productive and more self-sufficient by providing a stable and nurturing place to live while equipping, assisting, and teaching important skills. Areas include parenting skills, career development, spiritual development, church involvement, relational needs, money management, and education. During 2024, 39 mothers and 64 children were served and 10 accepted Christ.
  2. $3.3 million spent. The Hope Pregnancy Center ministry (HPC) offers free, confidential, medical-grade pregnancy testing and education on all pregnancy options. Ultrasounds are used to determine pregnancy and gestational age. Empowered Parenthood classes on pregnancy and baby care are offered for expectant moms and dads. Adoption education and referrals are available and abortion recovery classes are provided for those hurting from abortion. HPC has 7 locations throughout Oklahoma in addition to a mobile unit. During 2024, 94 individuals accepted Christ through the Hope Pregnancy Center ministry. HPC served 3,325 individuals and 1,283 ultrasounds were provided, with 87% of those who received an ultrasound choosing life for their babies. HPC also had 556 mothers and fathers participate in Empowered Parenting classes.
  3. $221,629 spent. Foster Care Ministries is an initiative with three primary goals. The first is to assist churches in the development or enhancement of foster care ministry that encourages, supports and ministers to resource families within their church and community. Secondly, it connects families interested in becoming foster parents with licensed child-placing agencies throughout Oklahoma. It also provides opportunities for ongoing training. During 2024, 47 referrals were sent by Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children to foster/adoptive agencies, 67 churches were engaged in discussions regarding foster care ministries, and 1,536 total training hours were provided, serving 160 adults and 84 children. 2 individuals accepted Christ as their savior through this ministry during 2024.

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 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? Worth knowing.

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

    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 September 2019.

    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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