Mission Rebirth Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
MISSION REBIRTH WAS FOUNDED TO HELP PROVIDE THE FORMERLY INCARCERATED, JUSTICE INVOLVED AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES WITH ALL BASIC RESOURCES NEEDED TO OBTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
- Income
- $149,309
- Spending
- $141,067
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 50%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 9
- Highest pay
- $39,200, founder 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 126% 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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no 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.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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, 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) WE PARTNERED WITH THE DEPT. OF CHILDREN FAMILY SERVICES AND ASSISTED CLIENTS WITH SNAP/DSNAP,MEDICAID AND CCAP FOR DAYCARE ASSISTANCE. THIS ALLOWS OUR CLIENTS TO FOCUS ON REBUILDING THEIR LIVES. 2) WE PURCHASED A CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO KEEP TRACK OF OUR SEVICES AND KEEP OUR CLIENTS ON A ROAD TO SUCCESS THROUGH GUIDANCE. 3) WE PARTNERED WITH LIFELINE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FREE GOVERNMENT CELL PHONES/TABLETS TO QUALIFYING PARTICIPANTS. 4) WE PURCHASED TOILETRY BAGS FOR OUR HOMELESS WOMEN IN NEED AT THEIR INITIAL INTAKE APPOINTMENTS. 5) WE PROVIDED BUS PASSES WITH JEFFERSON TRANSIT AND RTA FOR TRANSPORTATION TO JOB INTERVIEWS,CHECK-IN MEETINGS WITH PROBATION/PAROLE OFFICERS,GET TO WORK OR TO APPOINTMENTS WITH OUR ORGANIZATION. 6) WE PARTNERED WITH PROJECT ID TO PAY FOR CLIENTS DRIVERS LICENSES/ID CARDS AND BIRTH CERTIFICATES. 7) WE SEEKED FELONY FRIENDLY EMPLOYERS WILLING TO EMPLOY SOME OF OUR QUALIFYING WOMEN. TO DATE, WE FOUND 7. 8) WE PARTNERED WITH FULL CIRCLE, A FOR-PROFIT AGENCY, WILLING TO PROVIDE ENTREPRENEUR TRAINING AT A DISCOUNTED RATE. ADDITIONALLY, THEY GET CLIENTS STARTED WITH EIN, LLC, DUNS NUMBERS AND PROVIDE THEIR FIRST SET OF BUSINESS CARDS,ETC. 9) WE PARTNERED WITH OPERATION RESTORATION (ANOTHER NON-PROFIT HELPING SAME POPULATION OF WOMEN) WITH TRAINING FOR GED/HI SET. 10) WE HOSTED FOOD DRIVES FOR WOMEN VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFIKING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN HIDING. WE WORKED WITH FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER AND SOUTHEAST LEGAL SERVICES IN OBTAINING RESTRAINING ORDERS AND UNDISCLOSED SHELTERS FOR HIDING. ADDITIONALLY, WE WORKED CLOSELY WITH ARINS NESTING PLACE IN PROVIDING SKILLS AND SUPPORT FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND RECOVERY. 11) WE WORKED WITH UNITY OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS AND SEVERAL LOCAL HOMELIESS SHELTERS TO PLACE OUR CLIENTS UNTIL THEY QUALIFY FOR TEMPORARY/PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING. 12) CITY OF NEW ORLEANS GUN PREVENTION OFFICE SPONSORED OUR FIRST EVENT WITH THE CURE THE VILENCE TEAM ON JUNE 4, 2021. WE HAD 80 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE AND 8 GUEST SPEAKERS ON LEGAL SERVICES, ADDICTION SERVICES,DOMESTIC ABUSE, MENTAL HEALT, ENTREPRENEUR TRAINING, HOUSING, AND KEEDY BLACK, SPIRITUAL/MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER. 13) WE HOSTED A BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE IN ST. GABRIEL IN AUGUST 2021 TO HELP WOMEN PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THEIR CHILDREN RETURNING BACK TO SCHOOL. 14) WE PARTNERED WITH 2ND CHANCE PMI IN SEPTEMBER 2021 TO PROVIDE CLASSES ON WORKFORCE TRAINING, CREDIT REPAIR,BUDGETING,ETC. WE PROVIDED FREE LAPTOPS AND INTERNET ACCESS FOR CLIENTS IN ATTENDANCE FOR THIS TRAINING. 15) WE PARTNERED WITH OLD ALGIERS MAIN STREET TO OFFER FREE TUITION FOR CNA TRAINING. OUR WOMEN CLIENTS ALSO RECEIVED STIPMENDS WHILE IN SCHOOL. THEY WILL BE HELPED WITH STATE CERTIFICATION PREPARATIONS AND/OR JOB PLACEMENT. 16) POST HURRICANE IDA, WE HAVE HELPED BY BEING IN THE FIELD HELPING WITH DSNAP (DISASTER FOOD STAMPS), AND ASSISTING WITH FEMA APPLICATIONS AND FINDING SHELTER. 17) WE OPENED COMPUTER LAB IN OCTOBER 2021 TO PROVIDE CLIENTS WITH BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING. LAB HAS 4 NEW DESKTOP COMPUTERS WITH ZOOM CAPABILITIES, 2 PRINTERS AND 2 PHONE LINES. THIS ROOM IS ALSO UTILIZED FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TEACHING INTERVIEWING SKILLS, RESUMES, JOB SEARCHING AND OTHER TECHNICAL TRAINING SUCH AS TYPING. 18) WE OPENED A CLOSET AT HOMELESS SHELTER IN NOVEMBER 2021 PROVIDING GENTLY USED CLOTHING AND TOILETRY ITEMS TO CLIENTS. 19) WE PARTNERED WITH CADA IN DECEMBER 2021 PROVIDING DRUG, ALCOHOL AND OTHER THERAY SERVICES TO CLIENTS. 20) WE HAVE BEEN WORKING ALONG SIDE WITH HOMELESS SHELTER SINCE OCTOBER 2021 PROVIDING ALL OF OUR WRAP AROUND SERVICES AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO OVER 260 HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AS THEY WAITED FOR HOUSING.
- WE CONTINUE PROVIDING ALL WRAP AROUND SERVICES STARTED IN 2021 AND HAVE ADDED THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL SERVICES IN 2022 FOR OUR NOW MORE THAN 800 CLIENTS AS OF DECEMBER 2022. 1) WE CONNECT OUR CLIENTS TO FELONY FRIENDLY EMPLOYMENT. AS OF DECEMBER 2022, WE CONECTED WITH 12 EMPLOYERS PROVIDING JOBS TO OUR CLIENTS. 2) WE HOSTED SEVERAL NEW EVENTS AT THE LOWBARRIER SHELTER PROVIDING TOILETRY BAGS, BLANKETS, SOCKS, CLOTHING, CONTRACEPTIVES, AND FOOD. 3) WE SECURED STABLE HOUSING PLACEMENTS FOR 24 CLIENTS BY DECEMBER 2022. 4) WE CONNECTED MORE THAN 60 CLIENTS WITH OUTPATIENT DRUG & ALCOHOL TREATMENT PROGRAMS. 5) WEVE OBTAINED LICENSED COUNSELORS AND A BEHAVIORAL NURSE PRACTITIONER ON SITE FOR COUNSELING SERVICES, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS FOR SSI/SSDI CLAIMS.
- $141,067 spent. WE CONTINUE PROVIDING ALL WRAP AROUND SERVICES INITIALLY STARTED IN 2021 AND HAVE ADDED ADDITIONAL WRAP AROUND SERVICES, AS WELL. WEVE ALSO ADDED THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL SERVICES IN 2024 FOR OUR GROWING CLIENT BASE NOW SERVING 1453 CLIENTS AS OF DECEMBER 2024. 1) We connected 62 people with housing resources and housed 36. We placed over 83 people in shelters. We helped 19 domestic violence clients with children find safe living space. 2) We partnered with Ochsner Community Resource Centers to provide our services 2 days per week. This allowed us to help the homeless and vulnerable populations in the medical system with shelter, housing, SNAP benefits, and social security applications on site. 3) We partnered with Criminal Court and the Rise after Release Program to provide our resources and case management to formerly incarcerated men that have spent 25 years or more in prison. 4) We partnered with New Orleans Municipal Court to provide our case management services to clients in civil court. 5) We partnered with Urban League
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
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 December 2024.
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 January 2021.
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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