Charis Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Believing that every person is created in the image of God, Charis, Inc. is a Christ-centered ministry that provides an environment of safety and hope to those experiencing unplanned pregnancies and pregnancy loss. By providing professional medical services, personalized consultations, education, and parenting programs, we seek to empower women and men to make informed life choices and embrace Gods design for their marriage and family life. A community where all recognize that every human life is sacred because it is made in the image of God; the Gospel of Jesus Christ and His message of reconciliation and healing is recognized and proclaimed as Good News by all; marriage between a man and a woman is celebrated as the place for the expression of human sexuality; therefore, making abortion unthinkable and ensuring that every child is welcomed into the family, the fundamental unit of a healthy society. PRC Core Values1) Glorify God We honor God and His mission above all else2) Hope We eq
- Income
- $1.3 million
- Spending
- $978,929
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- 1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 73%
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 45
- Highest pay
- $77,766, executive dir.
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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 8% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 65% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
9 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $705,691 spent. Charis, Inc. (the Organization) is a community resource for women and men confronted with unplanned pregnancies. The Organizations caring, confidential, and free services include medical services (pregnancy verification, STI TESTING and limited ultrasound exams), options, counsultations, parenting classes, post-abortion support, father mentoring, referrals, and resources (clothing, supplies, and equipment). The Organization also provides an abstinence education program to middle and high schools. The Organization was established in 1985.During the 2024-2025 fiscal year the Organization served 888 unique clients at its center and taught over 2,213 students through its abstinence program.
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
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1986.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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