Finishing Touch Ministries
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We demonstrate the love of Christ in a tangible way, by providing a completed home - furnishings, bedding, decor and kitchen items - for the formerly homeless or those in transitional group homes.
- Income
- $155,738
- Spending
- $132,019
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 16.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 70
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 16.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 37% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)
- $73,038 spent. During the period of this return, 30 projects were completed (including 4 transitional group homes) impacting 62 people. Individuals and families were formerly homeless and through assistance with local agencies, missionaries and churches secured housing. However, they had no furnishings. Finishing Touch completely furnished and equipped these homes. Transitional group homes serve individuals recovering from substance abuse, victims of human trafficking, and those aging out of foster care. Again, we fully equipped these homes in partnership with each organization. Our largest category of expense is professional movers. We also utilize a 5,000 sq ft warehouse for storing donations of furniture and decor which are ultimately gifted to our clients.
- $51,616 spent. With over 70 volunteers and a strategic plan to develop a replicable model for other cities, Finishing Touch embarked on a technology project in 2024 to facilitate in-kind donations, interface with referring agencies, client project management and volunteer activities, all critical to our continued growth and ability to continue to serve our community. The design phase of the project is expected to conclude at year end 2025.
- $7,365 spent. Administrative services consist of operating costs such as liability insurance and tools for accepting online payments and document storage.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 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 December 2017.
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 November 4, 2026.
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