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Servants Heart of Mint Hill Inc

EIN 81-2637735 · Mint Hill, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 51 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO BE THE PRIMARY LOCATION IN OUR COMMUNITY FOR ASSISTANCE, COMPASSIONATELY PROVIDING RESOURCES WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY TO THOSE IN NEED.

Income
$966,162
Spending
$914,204
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
16.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 57%
Employees
11
Highest pay
$115,000, president

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 51 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. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    6 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 (3)
  1. $258,194 spent. Household Needs consist of the following: BillPay helps families with past due rent, mortgage, electric, gas and water bills. Our purpose is to prevent homelessness through a focus on helping families remain housed. Payments are made to businesses on behalf of our clients. Clients receive budget training/counseling to develop money management skills. Our NonFood Pantry identifies 25 categories of items needed daily or weekly to maintain good health and hygiene. These items cannot be purchased with food stamps. Families receive a 1-month supply of full-sized items. Other assistance includes Client Shopping where clients are given a spending cap based on family size and situation for shopping in our Community Boutique for clothing and household necessities. Through partnerships, additional assistance is provided with car repairs and new bed frames/mattresses for children. These programs impacted 1,892 people in 2025.
  2. $196,014 spent. Food deficiencies were met by our Emergency Food Pantry, Nourish Up, and Turkey Tuesday. Our Emergency Food Pantry serves families daily; Nourish Up distribution is weekly. Turkey Tuesday gives traditional Thanksgiving groceries so clients can enjoy their meal when it suits their schedule and prepare it using their favorite recipes. Each family receives gift cards to purchase the meat of their choice and to purchase specific ingredients to complete their meal. The amount of food families receive is based on the number of people residing in their home. In total, our programs provided for 3,423 people in 2025.
  3. $87,543 spent. Back2School Program for children serves students attending preschool through college. Fully stocked bookbags for children PreK - 8th grade are packed based on the grade level list from the school they will attend. The bookbags are prepared and then collected by their parents before the first day of school. Generic bookbags are prepared for High School and college students. Specifically filled bookbags are given to each school for students who enroll during the school year. Classroom/administrative supplies are also collected and given to all 10 Mint Hill schools. Over the past 9 years, over $193,091 has been contributed to the betterment of our schools. Christmas Assistance Program 2025 provided 455 children about $100 in toys per their parents private shopping experience. Teenagers (13 years of age - College) receive a $75 Walmart gift card. New toys and gift cards totaling $48,614.00 were given in 2025.

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 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 November 6, 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 2016.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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