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Mason Community Services Inc

EIN 86-1254767 · Mason, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Mason Community Services is committed to networking regularly with local government, businesses, churches, schools, service groups and individuals in an effort to share resources and provide financial, physical, educational, emotional assistance and hope to the underserved in our area. If no resource is available, we work with these same groups to create solutions in the belief that stronger families create stronger communities.

Income
$166,329
Spending
$103,538
Reserves
16.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% 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 (4)
  1. Our Housing and Home Repair services involve helping struggling individuals and families with rent and utilities as well as finding and helping furnish homes for those transitioning from a homeless situation to permanent housing. We were able to provide needed resources to 57 families in 2025.
  2. $47,740 spent. Our clothing closet "Freely Given" provides clothing, shoes, purses, personal care items and other small items to its visitors. There are no restrictions on who may shop. We welcomed 3,273 visitors and gave away over 32,000 items during 2025. This expense includes the value of clothing given away that was generously donated to us.
  3. $3,206 spent. Transportation. We have a van that is used to provide rides to those without transportation resources. We drive them to doctors appointments, the food bank, pharmacy, therapy, jobs, and assistance resources. In 2025, we met 196 transportation requests, helping 26 people, and gave out thirteen $50 gas cards. The expenses for this program include van insurance, repairs, maintenance and fuel. In 2025 we were also able to help people with auto repair bills so they could continue to get to work.
  4. $5,613 spent. Our Diaper Bank offers diapers and wipes to new mothers who are struggling financially. We also offer incontinent supplies for adults without the resources to purchase what is needed. When possible, we have also been able to match up mothers needing formula with mothers who have an extra supply no longer needed. This past year we were able to help 213 mothers and gave out 35,700 diapers/wipes. The program expense also includes the value of supplies that were generously donated to us.

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

  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 2025.

    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 June 2021.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Mab Community Services Inc (Brookline, MA), EIN 04-2109859. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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