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Phoenix Gospel Mission

EIN 86-6057771 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED, LIFE-TRANSFORMING SOLUTIONS TO PERSONS FACING HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, ADDICTION, AND TRAUMA. THE PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION IS A PLACE OF HOPE, HEALING, AND NEW BEGINNINGS FOR MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$34.1 million
Spending
$34.7 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
244
Volunteers
2,000
Highest pay
$310,959, chief executive officer

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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (religion, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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 56% of charities in its peer group (religion, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 (4)
  1. $11.1 million spent. FOOD DISTRIBUTION - THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING FOOD INSECURITY ACROSS THE PHOENIX METRO AREA. THROUGH OUR HOPE FOR HUNGER FOOD BANK IN GLENDALE AND MOBILE PANTRIES, WE DISTRIBUTE NUTRITIOUS FOOD, FRESH PRODUCE, AND ESSENTIAL GOODS TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN NEED. IN ADDITION TO FOOD ASSISTANCE, FAMILIES RECEIVE GUIDANCE FROM CASE MANAGERS WHO HELP THEM IDENTIFY GOALS, CREATE A PLAN, AND CONNECT WITH RESOURCES THAT PROMOTE LONG-TERM STABILITY. ON AVERAGE, THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM SERVES 3,847 HOUSEHOLDS EACH MONTH.
  2. $4.1 million spent. CHANGING LIVES CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN -THE CHANGING LIVES CENTER SERVES UP TO 100 ADULT WOMEN AND 50 CHILDREN WITH CRISIS RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES, AND CHILDCARE. THE PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE CENTER AIM TO RESCUE PEOPLE FROM CRISIS SITUATIONS INTO A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT AND PLACE THEM ON A PATH TO ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE GOALS. CLIENTS BATTLING SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, AND OTHER LIFE-CONTROLLING PROBLEMS PARTICIPATE IN A 12-MONTH PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES REHABILITATION AND LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, CHILDCARE, AND CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP.
  3. $4.5 million spent. TRANSFORMING LIVES CENTER FOR MEN - THE TRANSFORMING LIVES CENTER (TLC) SERVES UP TO 360 ADULT MEN WITH CRISIS RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES. THE PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE CENTER AIM TO RESCUE PEOPLE FROM CRISIS SITUATIONS INTO A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT AND PLACE THEM ON A PATH TO ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE GOALS. CLIENTS BATTLING SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, AND OTHER LIFE-CONTROLLING PROBLEMS PARTICIPATE IN A 12-MONTH PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES REHABILITATION AND LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP.
  4. $7.7 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICESHOMELESS OUTREACH - HOMELESS STREET OUTREACH IS A MOBILE OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS ACROSS THE VALLEY. NEARLY EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR, HOPE COACH VEHICLES TRAVEL THE STREETS, OFFERING WATER, HYGIENE KITS, SOCKS, AND OTHER ITEMS TO MEN, WOMEN, AND FAMILIES LIVING IN PLACES NOT MEANT FOR HUMAN HABITATION. OUTREACH CASE MANAGERS SET CASE PLANS WITH PARTICIPANTS, CONNECT THEM TO RESOURCES, AND FOLLOW UP CONSISTENTLY TO KEEP THEM ON TRACK TO REACH THEIR GOALS. THE PROGRAM HELPS AN AVERAGE OF 113 PEOPLE EACH MONTH GET OFF THE STREETS AND INTO A SAFE RESIDENTIAL SETTING.PROGRAM SUPPORT AND OTHER PROGRAMSVOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IS A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CLIENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO MASTER BASIC ACADEMIC AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS AND MOVE FROM FINANCIAL INSTABILITY TO ECONOMIC SECURITY. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS CLIENTS WITH ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, JOB PREPARATION, AND JOB PLACEMENT. CLIENTS ARE OFFERED OPPORTUNITIES TO USE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES. PRM'S VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS RELATIONSHIPS WITH A HOST OF EMPLOYERS IN SEVERAL SECTORS WHO HAVE AN EMPLOYMENT PIPELINE FOR QUALIFIED PRM GRADUATES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1960.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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