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Union Gospel Mission of Missoula

EIN 81-0531532 · Missoula, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BY THE GRACE OF JESUS CHRIST, HOPE RESCUE MISSION, THROUGH PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATION, SERVES, RESCUES AND TRANSFORMS THOSE IN NEED.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 38%
Employees
51
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$64,630, executive di

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $373,528 spent. THE HOPE THRIFT BOUTIQUE IS A VOLUNTEER DRIVEN AND STAFF SUPPORTED MINISTRY WHICH GENERATES A LARGE PORTION OF THE MISSION'S INCOME TO HLEP OFFSET PROGRAM AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. THE BOUTIQUE ALSO HOUSES THE CLOTHING RECYCLING PROGRAM, WORK EXPERIENCE INITIATIVE AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAM.
  2. $312,663 spent. WOMENS CENTER OFFERS A LONG-TERM RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR WOMEN DEALING WITH OVERWHELMING PERSONAL ISSUES SUCH AS ADDICTION, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, OR A CRIMINAL HISTORY.
  3. $800,512 spent. THE OUTREACH PROGRAM THE TEMPORARY SAFE OUTDOOR SPACE(TSOS) IS A 24/7, SAFE, SECURE, STAFFED, SERVICE-RICH ENVIRONMENT FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN MISSOULA. EQUIPPED WITH 30 INDIVIDUAL HARD-SIDED SHELTERS, THE TSOS SERVES AN AVERAGE OF 35-40 INDIVIDUALS ONSITE AS THEY PURSUE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES. THE DROP-IN CENTER IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE IN NEED FOR RECOVERY OPTIONS, EMPLOYMENT SEARCH, PREVENTION, RETENTION, DIVERSION OF HOUSELESSNESS, AND SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL NEEDS. WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL CHURCHES AND PRIVATE DONORS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL HELP IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE MISSOULA COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM USING THE HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (HMIS) TO SERVE WESTERN MONTANA TO HELP TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS. THE OUTREACH PROGRAM THE TEMPORARY SAFE OUTDOOR SPACE(TSOS) IS A 24/7, SAFE, SECURE, STAFFED, SERVICE-RICH ENVIRONMENT FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN MISSOULA. EQUIPPED WITH 30 INDIVIDUAL HARD-SIDED SHELTERS, THE TSOS SERVES AN AVERAGE OF 35-40 INDIVIDUALS ONSITE AS THEY PURSUE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES. THE DROP-IN CENTER IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE IN NEED FOR RECOVERY OPTIONS, EMPLOYMENT SEARCH, PREVENTION, RETENTION, DIVERSION OF HOUSELESSNESS, AND SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL NEEDS. WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL CHURCHES AND PRIVATE DONORS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL HELP IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE MISSOULA COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM USING THE HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (HMIS) TO SERVE WESTERN MONTANA TO HELP TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS.
  4. 549-HOPE IS A CENTRALIZED CALL CENTER FOR BENEVOLENCE NEEDS WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL CHURCHES, AGENCIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS ARE HELPED WITH DETERMINING RESOURCES THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE AS WELL AS BASIC NEEDS AND SHORT TERM FUNDING UNTIL MORE PERMANENT SOLUTIONS ARE IN PLACE.
  5. 549-HOPE IS A CENTRALIZED CALL CENTER FOR BENEVOLENCE NEEDS WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL CHURCHES, AGENCIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS ARE HELPED WITH DETERMINING RESOURCES THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE AS WELL AS BASIC NEEDS AND SHORT TERM FUNDING UNTIL MORE PERMANENT SOLUTIONS ARE IN PLACE.

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 November 2000.

    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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