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Michael Grogan Ministry Inc

EIN 86-2068462 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Catholic lay ministry dedicated to bringing individuals to Jesus Christ through prayer, evangelization, and outreach to at-risk youth, adults and children in the underserved community of Kensington (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), including provision of food, clothing, and spiritual support rooted in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

Income
$90,437
Spending
$76,967
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
33
Highest pay
$6,071, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 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 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 71% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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. $30,360 spent. The organization conducts regular Catholic prayer meetings and street evangelization in underserved areas of Kensington, Philadelphia. Ministry activities focus on direct outreach to at-risk youth and adults through personal engagement, prayer, and spiritual support. Participants are invited into ongoing relationships centered on faith formation and community. Program activities include the distribution of food and outreach supplies to meet immediate needs and build trust with individuals encountered through ministry efforts. The activities in this Program Service Accomplishment represent the core mission of the organization and account for a significant portion of program expenditures.
  2. $19,640 spent. The organization provides ongoing support services through the distribution of clothing, personal items, and other program materials to individuals in need. This includes providing essential items to support dignity and stability among those served through outreach efforts. Program activities also involve the use of communication tools and coordination resources to maintain contact with participants and organize ministry services. These efforts support continued engagement with individuals beyond initial outreach encounters and help integrate participants into ongoing ministry programs and community life.
  3. $15,761 spent. The organization operates and maintains a ministry center used for mission-critical activities, including Catholic prayer, fellowship, and crisis intervention services. The facility serves as the primary base for operations, supporting community engagement and outreach meetings. To ensure constant availability for those in crisis, the ministry maintains a 24-hour operational presence. Furthermore, the organization provides facility support to a local religious order, the Missionaries of Charity, to facilitate collaborative community service. Expenses include maintenance, utilities, and communications necessary to sustain a functional environment for these religious and charitable programs.
  4. Regarding Part III and the ministry house: The Ministry property serves as the primary hub for its outreach programs to at-risk youth. Due to the vulnerable nature of the population served and the occasional need for immediate crisis intervention, the Ministry often requires a 7x24 onsite presence. This supervisory role is fulfilled by the Ministry President to ensure program continuity, safety, and around-the-clock availability for those in need. The President's onsite presence is a requirement of the position to facilitate the Ministry's exempt purposes. Any personal use is incidental to these required oversight duties.

Source: Form 990 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2024 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2024.

    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 October 2024.

    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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