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Along Side Ministries Inc

EIN 86-0730454 · Phoenix, AZ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALONG SIDE MINISTRIES MOBILIZES THE BODY OF CHRIST TO DISCIPLE AND EQUIP INCARCERATED MEN AND WOMEN FOR VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIVING.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
14
Volunteers
203
Highest pay
$144,557, ex officio - non-voting

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: 82 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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. $609,741 spent. AFTERCARE PROGRAM - THROUGH A NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS, ASM PROVIDES SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO ENCOURAGE, EQUIP AND COUNSEL EX-OFFENDERS IN THEIR SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY. THIS INCLUDES CLOTHING, FOOD, PERSONAL NECESSITIES, TRANSPORTATION, JOB INTERVIEW TRAINING, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE AND PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS TRAINING.
  2. $116,739 spent. SAFE HOUSING - A KEY ELEMENT IN SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION IS A SAFE, DRUG-FREE, SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT (DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING CENTER APARTMENTS) WHERE CHRISTIAN LIFE SKILLS ARE TAUGHT AND ENCOURAGED. COUNSELING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS AND BIBLE STUDIES ARE CONDUCTED WEEKLY BY DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS.
  3. $264,620 spent. MENTORSHIP PROGRAM - ASM PARTNERS WITH LOCAL CHURCHES TO TRAIN AND EQUIP MENTORS TO WORK WITH THE EX-OFFENDER BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE PRISON TO DEVELOP A WORKABLE TRANSITION PLAN. THE MENTORS COME ALONG SIDE THE EX-OFFENDER TO PROVIDE SOUND COUNSEL IN CRITICAL LIFE DECISIONS AND TO TEACH AND BE AN EXAMPLE ON HOW TO LIVE A CHRIST CENTERED LIFE OUTSIDE THE PRISON WALLS. IN 2024 THERE WERE 54 MENTORS WORKING WITH MEN AND WOMEN IN OUR PROGRAM.

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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