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City Care Inc

EIN 73-1497381 · Oklahoma City, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CITY CARE INSPIRES THOSE WILLING TO LOOK SOCIAL INJUSTICE AND EXTREME PROVERTY IN THE FACE, AND EMPOWERS THEM TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO CREATE CHANGE.

Income
$6.2 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
-10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
67
Volunteers
1,500
Highest pay
$182,545, prior ceo

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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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. $1.8 million spent. SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES - CITY CARE PROVIDES 112 UNITS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO ACCESS SAFE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. CASE MANAGEMENT IS PROVIDED TO HELP ENSURE HOUSEHOLDS REMAIN STABLY HOUSED AS THEY WORK ON RECOVERY, EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER ISSUES WITH OUR ON-SITE CASE MANAGERS. THE PROGRAM TAKES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HELPING EACH PERSON ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, SEEKING TO EMPOWER PEOPLE THROUGH TEAMWORK, OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP AND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT. FOCUSING IN ONE OF THE MOST IMPOVERISHED AREAS OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OUR GOAL IS TO BE AN ASSET TO THE COMMUNITY. WE ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR, AND TAKE PRIDE IN, THEIR COMMUNITY, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PATROL AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS. SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES - CITY CARE PROVIDES 112 UNITS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO ACCESS SAFE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. CASE MANAGEMENT IS PROVIDED TO HELP ENSURE HOUSEHOLDS REMAIN STABLY HOUSED AS THEY WORK ON RECOVERY, EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER ISSUES WITH OUR ON-SITE CASE MANAGERS. THE PROGRAM TAKES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HELPING EACH PERSON ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, SEEKING TO EMPOWER PEOPLE THROUGH TEAMWORK, OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP AND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT. FOCUSING IN ONE OF THE MOST IMPOVERISHED AREAS OF OKLAHOMA CITY, OUR GOAL IS TO BE AN ASSET TO THE COMMUNITY. WE ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR, AND TAKE PRIDE IN, THEIR COMMUNITY, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PATROL AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS.
  2. $553,010 spent. WHIZ KIDS OKLAHOMA - WHIZ KIDS OKLAHOMA IS BREAKING THE BARRIERS OF POVERTY AND ILLITERACY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION THROUGH A FAITH-BASED, ONE-ON-ONE VOLUNTEER TUTORING AND MENTORING PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON FIRST- THROUGH SIXTH-GRADE STUDENTS IN AREAS WITH THE HIGHEST DROP-OUT RATES AND LOWEST SOCIO-ECONOMIC LEVELS IN OKLAHOMA CITY. WHIZ KIDS IS BOTH PROACTIVE AND PREVENTATIVE IN NATURE, TARGETING STUDENTS WHO ARE READING BELOW GRADE LEVEL AND WHO COULD BENEFIT MOST FROM A MENTOR RELATIONSHIP WITH A CARING ADULT. WHIZ KIDS MEET WITH THEIR MENTOR EACH WEEK FOR A MEAL, CURRICULUM IN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND LITERACY-FOCUSED TUTORING. WHIZ KIDS PARTNERS WITH LOCAL CHURCHES, OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THE CRUTCHO SCHOOL DISTRICT, PUTNAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CROOKED OAK SCHOOL DISTRICT. A TEACHER FROM THE LOCAL SCHOOL FACILITATES EACH WHIZ KIDS SITE AND ACTS AS THE SCHOOL LIAISON AND RESOURCE FOR VOLUNTEER TUTORS. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, WEEKLY CAMPS ADDRESS SUMMER SETBACKS AT TARGETED SITES. AT THE END OF 2024, CITY CARE HAD THE HONOR OF ASSISTING THE WHIZ KIDS PROGRAM WITH LAUNCHING INTO ITS OWN 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. WHIZ KIDS OKLAHOMA - WHIZ KIDS OKLAHOMA IS BREAKING THE BARRIERS OF POVERTY AND ILLITERACY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION THROUGH A FAITH-BASED, ONE-ON-ONE VOLUNTEER TUTORING AND MENTORING PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON FIRST- THROUGH SIXTH-GRADE STUDENTS IN AREAS WITH THE HIGHEST DROP-OUT RATES AND LOWEST SOCIO-ECONOMIC LEVELS IN OKLAHOMA CITY. WHIZ KIDS IS BOTH PROACTIVE AND PREVENTATIVE IN NATURE, TARGETING STUDENTS WHO ARE READING BELOW GRADE LEVEL AND WHO COULD BENEFIT MOST FROM A MENTOR RELATIONSHIP WITH A CARING ADULT. WHIZ KIDS MEET WITH THEIR MENTOR EACH WEEK FOR A MEAL, CURRICULUM IN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND LITERACY-FOCUSED TUTORING. WHIZ KIDS PARTNERS WITH LOCAL CHURCHES, OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THE CRUTCHO SCHOOL DISTRICT, PUTNAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CROOKED OAK SCHOOL DISTRICT. A TEACHER FROM THE LOCAL SCHOOL FACILITATES EACH WHIZ KIDS SITE AND ACTS AS THE SCHOOL LIAISON AND RESOURCE FOR VOLUNTEER TUTORS. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, WEEKLY CAMPS ADDRESS SUMMER SETBACKS AT TARGETED SITES. AT THE END OF 2024, CITY CARE HAD THE HONOR OF ASSISTING THE WHIZ KIDS PROGRAM WITH LAUNCHING INTO ITS OWN 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.
  3. $1.9 million spent. HOMELESS SERVICES - CITY CARE'S HOMELESS SERVICES PROGRAM, WHICH BEGAN IN 1996 AS SIMPLE BREAKFAST, TRANSITIONED INTO AN 8-YEAR CONTRACT WITH THE HOMELESS ALLIANCE TO MANAGE OPERATIONS AT THE OKC HOMELESS DAY SHELTER FROM 2011-2019. IN 2018, CITY CARE RECOGNIZED A GAP IN THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROVIDED TO OKLAHOMA CITY'S MOST VULNERABLE, AND MADE A PLAN TO RETURN DAY SHELTER OPERATIONS TO THE HOMELESS ALLIANCE SO WE COULD FOCUS ON DEVELOPING A LOW-BARRIER NIGHT SHELTER. THE NIGHT SHELTER OPENED IN EARLY 2021, OFFERING 140 BEDS TO MEN, WOMEN, FAMILIES AND THEIR PETS.

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 2024.

    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 October 1996.

    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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