Heart of a Matter Ministries
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Heart of the Matter Ministry's, HOAMM, purpose is to provide resources, services and initiatives that foster emotional, relational, physical and spiritual growth for living life with purpose.
- Income
- $83,220
- Spending
- $76,241
- Reserves
- 9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Highest pay
- $16,400, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (7)
- $37,407 spent. GRACE ADVOCACY, MENTORING, COACHING & COUNSELING - We believe that a strong circle of support is important for living a meaningful and purpose-filled life. When an individual is surrounded by healthy relationships, equipped with proper tools and supported by loved ones, everyday hurdles become less challenging. Our compassionate and well-trained mentors, advocates, Christian counselors and life coaches we are cultivating mental wellness in our community. Individual and Family Counseling - Success Coaching - Whole Heart Healing Ministry - Small Support Groups - Seminars, Workshops & Trainings. In this year this program spent 1,012 volunteer hours serving 74 participants.
- $19,301 spent. THE OPTIONS R.E.A.C.H YOUTH PROGRAM - Is program is designed to equip, empower, and encourage vulnerable youth to rise above their circumstances and reach their full God-given potential. We serve youth who are at risk, system-involved, or facing significant barriers, offering them constant mentoring, life skill training, spiritual guidance, and positive role models. Through partnership with local schools, juvenile justice programs and community agencies, Options REACH creates a safe, supportive environment where students can grow in confidence, character and competence. Our sessions cover everything from emotional wellness and conflict resolution to personal finance, career readiness, and faith-based identity formation. This program exists to bridge the gap between where youth are and where God is calling them to be, offering them real options for a better future and a clear path toward lasting transformation. This year this program spent 1,092 volunteer hours serving 341 participants.
- $16,079 spent. LIFE ENRICHMENT Classes, Workshops and Events - Is designed to holistically support individuals and families on their journey toward wholeness and purpose. Rooted in the love of Christ and build on the foundation of restoration, relational ministry, this program offers a pathway for personal growth and empowerment. the Life Enrichment Program helps participants thrive in every season of life by offering education, community, and life skills. in this program it provided 840 hours in the following sessions: Widows Care & Support to 143 participants, Mental Health Care support to 216 participants, to the Chronic Homeless support to 16 participants, to 18 Veterans
- $6,728 spent. AMBASSADOR ACADEMY - A Leadership Development Program established to grow the gifts and talents planted within us all. Participants are encouraged to develop and flourish in the calling God has for them individually. The Ambassador's Leadership Academy was founded on the desire to be servants of the Lord in raising leaders and world changers. The call to develop and grow God given purpose, using the gifts planted deep within each of us from the time of creation is how the Ambassador's Leadership Academy was birthed. Knowing and Growing in Your Core Values. Pathway to Purpose - Discovering Your Gifts and Talents, E squared - Entrepreneurs Go Forth! Come and See, Come and Learn, Come Follow Me - Leadership in Action. In this year this program spent 280 volunteer hours serving 62 participants.
- $3,238 spent. CREATORS STUDIO - The Creators Studio is a space using the simplicity of arts and crafts to bring creativity and beauty to the environment, community and to each other. Creative art expression can bring joy, health, and well-being as individuals work with their hands, mind, and spirit through a whole health life mission. We give people the opportunity to try different activities that involve creative art expression, including: The Potter's Corner, Beyond The Studio - Art Expression Workshops, Open Studio Classes, In the Garden - Creatives Gather. This year this program spent 200 volunteer hours serving 144 participants.
- $2,995 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES - HOAMM, provides crucial support to individuals transitioning from local shelters to housing sustainability. Our resources and outreach efforts included providing emergency food assistance, gas cards, clothing, household furniture, beds, hygiene items and hotel vouchers. These essential provisions played a vital role in ensuring the smooth transition of families and individuals into stable housing situations, offering them a sense of security and stability during a critical period of transition. These services were provided to 549 individuals and/or families this year.
- $1,636 spent. HOPE AND RESTORATION - This program exists to walk with individuals and families through some of life's most difficult seasons - offering not just temporary relief, but lasting transformation. Grounded in Christ-centered compassion, this program meets people at their point of need - whether they are overcome by trauma, negating crisis, experiencing grief, or rebuilding after loss. Through strategic partnership, wraparound support service, and a strong foundation of faith, we help restore hope, dignity, and purpose. At the heart of the Hope and Restoration Program is the belief that healing is possible and hope is alive. Our goal is not to meet immediate needs, but to foster wholeness-spirit, soul, and body. and to see lives restored for the glory of God. In this year this program spent 96 volunteer hours serving 68 participants.
Source: Form 990EZ 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? 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 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 October 2019.
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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