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Crossroads Mission

EIN 86-6052435 · Yuma, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EXTEND CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO DISABLED, DISADVANTAGED, DISENFRANCHISED INDIVIDUALS, HELPING THEM ACHIEVE A HIGHER QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$7.7 million
Spending
$7.8 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 48%
Employees
112
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$123,130, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 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 (5)
  1. $5.0 million spent. FIRST STEP RECOVERY PROGRAM OFFERS A TEN-DAY DETOXIFICATION PHASE FOR THOSE SEEKING SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES. CLIENTS MAY CHOOSE TO ENTER THE 120-DAY NEW LIFE PROGRAM FOR A CLIENT-CENTERED 12-STEP, FOCUSED, COGNITIVE -BEHAVIORAL CHANGING PROGRAM. RECOVERY PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, PARENTING CLASSES, BUDGETING CLASSES, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, AND PARTICIPATION IN MANY SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AT THE MISSION AND THE COMMUNITY. CLIENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE JOBS (JOY OF BEING SOBER) VOCATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM. THE NEW WAY PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP HOMELESS OR THOSE COMPLETING THE RECOVERY PROGRAM ATTAIN EMPLOYMENT. THIS PROGRAM MIRRORS MANY OF THE SAME SERVICES AS THE RECOVERY PROGRAM: CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, PARENTING CLASSES, FINANCIAL SERVICES AND CLASSES, HEALTH CLASSES, AND INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING. NEW WAY CLIENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AT THE MISSION AND IN THE COMMUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT BEING PRODUCTIVE ENGAGED CITIZENS. NEW WAY PROVIDES ASSESSMENTS OF THE CLIENTS' EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND THE CLIENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WORK TOWARD COMPLETING ADULT EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS OR COLLEGE PREP COURSES AT THE EDUCATION CENTER. FIRST STEP RECOVERY PROGRAM OFFERS A TEN-DAY DETOXIFICATION PHASE FOR THOSE SEEKING SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES. CLIENTS MAY CHOOSE TO ENTER THE 120-DAY NEW LIFE PROGRAM FOR A CLIENT-CENTERED 12-STEP, FOCUSED, COGNITIVE -BEHAVIORAL CHANGING PROGRAM. RECOVERY PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, PARENTING CLASSES, BUDGETING CLASSES, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, AND PARTICIPATION IN MANY SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AT THE MISSION AND THE COMMUNITY. CLIENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE JOBS (JOY OF BEING SOBER) VOCATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM. THE NEW WAY PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP HOMELESS OR THOSE COMPLETING THE RECOVERY PROGRAM ATTAIN EMPLOYMENT. THIS PROGRAM MIRRORS MANY OF THE SAME SERVICES AS THE RECOVERY PROGRAM: CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, PARENTING CLASSES, FINANCIAL SERVICES AND CLASSES, HEALTH CLASSES, AND INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING. NEW WAY CLIENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AT THE MISSION AND IN THE COMMUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT BEING PRODUCTIVE ENGAGED CITIZENS. NEW WAY PROVIDES ASSESSMENTS OF THE CLIENTS' EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND THE CLIENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WORK TOWARD COMPLETING ADULT EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS OR COLLEGE PREP COURSES AT THE EDUCATION CENTER.
  2. $933,375 spent. FAMILY SHELTER AND MEN'S SHELTER - FAMILY SHELTER PROVIDES A STABLE, SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR MARRIED COUPLES, SINGLE PARENTS WITH CHILDREN, OR SINGLE WOMEN. WE HELP WOMEN AND FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE AN INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE. MEN'S SHELTER IS OPEN DAILY TO THOSE WHO NEED A CLEAN BED, A HOT MEAL, AND A SHOWER. OUR GOAL IS TO RESTORE AND PRESERVE THE DIGNITY OF HUMAN BEINGS THROUGH THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST. THE SHELTERS SERVED PEOPLE FOR OVER 70,276 BED NIGHTS.
  3. $839,007 spent. THE THRIFT STORE IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS, NEEDY INDIVIDUALS, AND FAMILIES THAT VISIT ON A DAILY BASIS. WE PROVIDE A FREE COMPLETE CHANGE OF CLOTHES EVERY THIRD DAY TO THE HOMELESS. WE GIVE FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO THOSE WHO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR GOALS AT THE MISSION. WE ALSO PROVIDE REFERRALS FROM OTHER AGENCIES WHOSE GOAL IS TO HELP THE NEEDY. APPROXIMATELY 15,000 ITEMS OF CLOTHING AND FURNITURE WERE GIVEN TO PEOPLE IN NEED.
  4. $438,555 spent. THE KITCHEN PROVIDES MEALS, FREE OF CHARGE. THERE IS NO LIMIT ON THE AMOUNT OF TIMES THAT A PERSON CAN COME AND HAVE DINNER. FOOD TRAVEL PACKS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO WILL BE TRAVELING AND CAN'T STAY FOR DINNER. THE PACK CONTAINS A ONE-DAY SUPPLY OF NON PERISHABLE FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 205,344 MEALS WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR.
  5. THE KITCHEN PROVIDES MEALS, FREE OF CHARGE. THERE IS NO LIMIT ON THE AMOUNT OF TIMES THAT A PERSON CAN COME AND HAVE DINNER. FOOD TRAVEL PACKS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO WILL BE TRAVELING AND CAN'T STAY FOR DINNER. THE PACK CONTAINS A ONE-DAY SUPPLY OF NON PERISHABLE FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 205,344 MEALS WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 April 1961.

    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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