St Alexius Outreach Ministries
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The St. Alexius Outreach Ministries ("SAOM") mission is committed to acts of service that promote the well-being and dignity to those marginalized in our communities. A Catholic ministry and community where those in need are provided with supportive services, friendship, dignity and care for the whole person.
- Income
- $265,713
- Spending
- $265,713
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 2.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 19
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: 72 out of 100.
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 15% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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
Strong: 91 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $115,937 spent. The Mobile Delivery Tennessee Program, operated by St. Alexius Outreach Ministries, addresses food insecurity among individuals and families in the Chattanooga area who face transportation or mobility barriers that prevent access to food distribution sites. The program prioritizes households experiencing economic, health, or mobility challenges. The program receives food assistance requests through a partnership with United Way's 211 referral system. Referrals are coordinated with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, which prepares emergency food boxes designed to provide approximately one month of nutrition for a household of four, including shelf-stable items and produce. St. Alexius Outreach Ministries delivers these boxes directly to recipients' homes within a 15 mile service area, Monday through Friday. In 2025, the program delivered 6,721 emergency food boxes, supporting food security for households facing transportation, health, and economic barriers and improving stability for vulnerable populations in the Chattanooga area. In addition to food delivery, the program expanded service to residents of a local homeless encampment, providing regular deliveries of food and basic sanitary supplies to individuals who lack access to traditional food distribution channels. These efforts increase access to essential nutrition for populations that are otherwise underserved.
- $64,052 spent. The Senior Center Delivery Tennessee Program targets food insecurity and social isolation among older adults in economically distressed counties in Southeast Tennessee. The program serves seniors with limited income, transportation challenges, or reduced access to grocery stores and public benefits. St. Alexius Outreach Ministries purchases non-perishable food items from local grocery stores and assembles them into food packages, which are distributed through senior activity centers. These centers serve as accessible distribution points, providing consistent and dignified access to food. In 2025, the program distributed 3,390 food packages, improving access to nutrition, supporting social engagement, and connecting seniors to additional community resources to meet their broader needs. In addition to food distribution, Brothers maintain a regular presence at participating senior centers to visit with seniors, engage in conversation, provide companionship, and offer prayer and spiritual support as requested. Their presence fosters meaningful social interaction, reduces isolation, and promotes a sense of dignity, connection, and community among older adults.
- $33,051 spent. The Shopping Shuttle Services Program, operated by St. Alexius Outreach Ministries, increases access to grocery stores and essential household goods for residents of five Chattanooga Housing Authority housing complexes located in designated food desert areas. The program primarily serves older adults and individuals with disabilities who face mobility limitations or lack personal transportation, ensuring equitable access to nutrition and daily necessities. The program provides free, door-to-door, round-trip transportation to local grocery stores on a weekly basis, offering two trips per day. A dedicated driver assists participants with boarding, unloading groceries, and navigating store access, promoting safe and independent participation. By removing transportation barriers, the program enables residents to independently obtain food, household items, and other essentials that are otherwise difficult to access. In 2025, the program provided transportation for 2,655 residents, directly supporting independent living, improving access to food and necessities, and enhancing social engagement among older adults and residents with disabilities. St. Alexius Outreach Ministries plans to expand the program by adding an additional shuttle vehicle and driver to accommodate increased demand following the completion of a new housing development, further extending its impact. In addition to providing transportation, the program reduces social isolation by offering opportunities for community interaction during shuttle trips. Staff and drivers engage with participants to build relationships, provide informal wellness checks, and identify additional needs, helping connect individuals to supportive services in the community when appropriate
- $18,763 spent. The Mobile Delivery Illinois Program, operated by St. Alexius Outreach Ministries, addresses food insecurity among low-income seniors, homebound individuals, and families on the west side of Chicago. The program serves individuals who experience barriers to accessing food assistance due to advanced age, disability, chronic health conditions, homelessness, social isolation, and limited access to reliable transportation. The program provides weekly delivery of nutritionally balanced food packages at no cost to participants. Food is delivered directly to recipients' residences or to designated community distribution locations to ensure consistent and dependable access to essential nutrition. Services are structured to reach individuals who are unable to utilize traditional food pantries or meal sites because of mobility limitations or other access challenges. Mobile Delivery Illinois operates through coordinated partnerships with the Franciscans of the Eucharist and the Mission of Our Lady of Angels Food Distribution Center. These partner organizations support food sourcing, logistical coordination, and community outreach, enabling the program to efficiently serve vulnerable populations while reducing duplication of services. In 2025, the Mobile Delivery Illinois Program delivered 15,134 food packages to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, reducing barriers to food access and supporting the nutritional and social well-being of vulnerable populations in the Chicago area. In addition to food delivery, program staff and drivers engage regularly with participants to provide wellness check-ins and reduce social isolation. Through ongoing interaction, staff identify unmet needs and connect participants to additional community-based resources, including health, housing, and social support services, through referrals and coordination with partner organizations. These supportive activities promote stability, improve access to services, and enhance overall quality of life for individuals who are often underserved.
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
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.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1946.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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