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Second Mile Misson Center

EIN 81-0556112 · Missouri City, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF SECOND MILE MISSION CENTER (SMMC) IS TO CONNECT COMMUNITY RESOURCES WITH INDIVIDUALS' CRISIS AND CARE NEEDS BY PROVIDING SERVICES THROUGH A FOOD PANTRY, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, JOB TRAINING AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT.

Income
$7.1 million
Spending
$7.0 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
47
Volunteers
4,586
Highest pay
$107,225, executive director

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $6.2 million spent. SMMC PANTRY SERVES AROUND 160 FAMILIES A DAY. INDIVIDUALS SELECT THE ITEMS OF THEIR CHOICE, WITH THE QUANTITY BASED ON THEIR FAMILY SIZE. ITEMS INCLUDE FROZEN MEAT, PRODUCE, DAIRY, BREAD, NONPERISHABLE, AND HYGIENE ITEMS. FAMILIES CAN VISIT SMMC TWICE A MONTH FOR FOOD AS NEEDED.
  2. $287,192 spent. WHEN SMMC SURVEYS THE NEIGHBORS, THEIR MAJOR CHALLENGES INCLUDE FINANCES, JOBS, HEALTH, AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY. IN THE EQUIP2GROW PROGRAM, SMMC DESIGNS AND SCHEDULES CLASSES BASED ON THESE NEEDS AND ONGOING FEEDBACK. SMMC HELPS FAMILIES LEARN ABOUT BUDGETING, SAVING, AND GETTING OUT OF DEBT. TO HELP ENSURE THEY CAN WORK ON THE GOALS IMPORTANT TO THEM AND HAVE A SUPPORT GROUP TO CELEBRATE THEIR WINS. THE OPPORTUNITY SHOP IS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE THAT HELPS NEIGHBORS OVERCOME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CHALLENGES. THE STORE PROVICES EMPLOYMENT AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.
  3. $155,919 spent. SMMC PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR GENERAL INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, INCLUDING FOOD, PAST DUE UTILITIES AND RENT, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER NECESSITIES.

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? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 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 2002.

    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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