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Butte Rescue Mission

EIN 81-0410116 · Butte, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Butte Rescue Mission is transforming lives in Jesus's name, offering assistance to those facing homelessness by providing food, shelter and clothing to restore individuals and reunite families, empowering them to reintegrate into society as self-sufficient, productive citizens.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
13.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
43
Volunteers
328
Highest pay
$87,565, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 48% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 58% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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. $624,401 spent. On a daily basis, the Butte Rescue Mission food program provides three hot meals, sack lunches and food boxes for those members of the community who are food insecure. In 2025, generous donors gifted 276,454 pounds of good to our program enabling us to serve 111,674 meals to those in need.
  2. $359,843 spent. The Butte Rescue Mission's Restoration program was established to provide the next step toward stability and health for those experiencing homelessness and poverty. Our temporary on-site living program empowers guests to be proactive in their goal of overcoming personal obstacles, gaining stability in their daily lies and progressing toward recovery. We provide individualized case management, access to counseling, job training programs, addiction recovery support and on-site healthcare providers. In 2025, our program helped 35 individuals obtain stable housing, 82 obtained employment or sustainable income, 124 individuals obtained sobriety, 118 obtained addiction recovery and 28 families were kept from living on the streets. Our dedicated staff and community partners invested over 43,575 work hours to our guests in Life Advising, Programming and Academics.
  3. $279,562 spent. The Butte Rescue Mission's low barrier emergency shelter stands as a vital resource in the Butte community addressing the basis needs of transient and homeless people on a nightly basis. Our facility offers warm, dry beds, food, water, clothing, clean restrooms, showers, and laundry services. As the initial point of contact for those in crisis, the Mission strives to establish a positive connection with our nightly guests in the hope that they can be encouraged to seek continued, more expanded services that are offered in our transitional program. In 2025, the shelter served over 383 unique individuals, equating to 20,710 nights of secure shelter.
  4. $221,017 spent. The Butte Rescue Mission Behavioral Health Drop-In Center offers a safe, welcoming daytime space for individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, mental health challenges, and substance use recovery for Butte and the surrounding area. The Center provides essentials such as a place to rest, access to clean restrooms and showers, laundry, coffee and snacks, along with recovery activities, step groups, therapeutic art, life skills classes and connections to community resources. Trained staff and Peer Support Specialists offer support, guidance and referrals to services such as mental health care, addiction counseling, housing, employment and healthcare, helping reduce isolation and crisis while promoting stability, recovery and improved wellbeing.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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? 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 February 1984.

    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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