Old Town Mission
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
A Christian faith-in-action organization that empowers, sustains, inspires and shares the love of God while serving our neighbors in the Verde Valley by providing food, clothing, community events, programs and services thereby building relationships and creating a stronger community.
- Income
- $3.5 million
- Spending
- $3.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 99%
- Reserves
- 2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 39
- Volunteers
- 100
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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 15% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1599% 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
Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
5 of 250 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
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
0 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, 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 (2)
- $3.1 million spent. Old Town Mission Resource Center is located at 116 E. Pinal Street in Cottonwood, AZ. We provide a range of free person-centered programs and services to people facing economic disadvantages or financial hardships in the Verde Valley region of Arizona.(1) Client-choice food pantry with perishable and nonperishable foods, including an assortment of canned foods, pasta, rice, beans, breakfast items, bread, desserts, frozen foods, meats, poultry, fish, dairy products, juice and other beverages, and fresh produce. Once each week, clients can select foods based on personal preference. The Mission also facilitates The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), a federal program that provides an additional food resource to people with low incomes. TEFAP boxes contain non-perishable items and are distributed during the first week of each month, as needed, while supplies last, and in addition to the pantry groceries. The food pantry is open Wednesdays from 9 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 6 pm and Thursdays from 9 am to 2 pm. Eligibility is based on income and guidelines from The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Our regular grocery recovery activities benefit all food-related programs at the Mission and involve rescuing surplus or near-expiration foods donated by local stores and restaurants.(2) Community meals are nutritionally balanced, freshly prepared meals that include lunch served on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, dinner served on Monday from 5 pm to 6 pm, and to-go dinner provided on Wednesday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Meals are free to anyone in need. (3) Resources for people experiencing homelessness include free showers; personal hygiene supplies; essential clothing, including underwear and socks; survival items; safety supplies; breakfast items; sack lunches; and referrals to other community resources for help with shelter, healthcare, job training, housing, counseling, pregnancy, and support services for substance abuse, mental health care, and trauma. (4) Community resources include a range of practical resources for people who are struggling to make ends meet. Free services available to anyone in need include Cuts for Free (salon-quality haircuts), the Kids Shop (clothing, toys, books, baby items, etc. for children from newborn to preteen), Community Clothing Closet (clothes for work-readiness), Legal Advice (about issues related to housing, employment, justice involvement, public benefits, debt management, elder abuse, healthcare, and more), and Vision Care Assistance (eye exams and eyewear). (5) Community outreach efforts help address specific community needs and facilitate SNAP outreach. Annual events include Operation Back to School (free backpacks and school supplies), the Great Turkey Giveaway (a holiday-sized meal for families to prepare at home), Gift of Warmth (free clothing and outerwear for winter weather), and Christmas Celebrations (hot cocoa, a visit with Santa, and a fun family activity).
- $119,212 spent. Old Town Mission Thrift Store is located at 810 W. Mingus Avenue in Cottonwood, AZ. Store hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9 am to 5 pm. The Store was established to help fund the Missions free programs, to provide quality goods at affordable prices for our community, and to provide community members with employment opportunities and a steady income source. Our Second-Chance Employment program helps people overcome employment barriers like justice involvement, aging, technology challenges, childcare issues, etc. The Hope Voucher program provides free furniture and housewares for people transitioning from homelessness or recovering from emergencies such as a house fire or flooding. The Thrift Store relies on donations of usable goods for resale. When people donate goods or purchase items, they directly benefit neighbors in need. Thrift Store proceeds help fund operational costs required to provide free programs and services at the Thrift Store and the Resource Center.
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 September 1991.
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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