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Sheltering Grace Ministry Ltd

EIN 87-0773880 · Marietta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceWeak39 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SHELTERING GRACE MINISTRY IS A COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDING SHELTER, MENTORSHIP, RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE TO HOMELESS EXPENCTANT MOTHERS, OFFERING A HOME-LIKE SETTING TO MOTHERS IN CRISIS.

Income
$119,327
Spending
$230,506
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
6
Highest pay
$20,629, president/ex

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 93% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 2024, 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. $161,621 spent. SHELTERING GRACE MINISTRY IS A COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SHELTER, RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE TO HOMELESS EXPECTANT MOTHERS. OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THESE WOMEN BY PROMOTING A HEALTHY PREGNANCY, IMPROVED DECISION MAKING, AND PROGRESS TO INDEPENDENT LIVING. DURING HER STAY, THE MOTHER RECEIVES COUNSELING AND A CUSTOMIZED PLAN INCLUDING TRAINING IN LIFE SKILL, STRESS MANAGEMENT, PARENTING, PRENATAL CARE & CHILDBIRTH, FINANCE, CAREER BUILDING, SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, AND HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT. THE GOAL IS TO BREAK THE GENERATIONAL BOND OF POVERTY AND CREATE A NEW LEGACY FOR HER CHILD.
  2. SHELTERING GRACE MINISTRY ANSWERS CRISIS CALLS FROM SOCIAL WORKERS, MINISTRIES, AND INDIVIDUALS.
  3. $881 spent. THE MINISTRY ASSISTS FAMILIES THROUGH ITS RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDING DIAPERS, CLOTHING AND OTHER ITEMS TO LOW INCOME PERSONS IN NEED.
  4. $720 spent. SHELTERING GRACE MINISTRY IS A COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SHELTER, RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE TO HOMELESS EXPECTANT MOTHERS. OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THESE WOMEN BY PROMOTING A HEALTHY PREGNANCY, IMPROVED DECISION MAKING, AND PROGRESS TO INDEPENDENT LIVING. DURING HER STAY, THE MOTHER RECEIVES COUNSELING AND A CUSTOMIZED PLAN INCLUDING TRAINING IN LIFE SKILL, STRESS MANAGEMENT, PARENTING, PRENATAL CARE & CHILDBIRTH, FINANCE, CAREER BUILDING, SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, AND HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT. THE GOAL IS TO BREAK THE GENERATIONAL BOND OF POVERTY AND CREATE A NEW LEGACY FOR HER CHILD.
  5. SHELTERING GRACE MINISTRY IS A COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SHELTER, RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE TO HOMELESS EXPECTANT MOTHERS. OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THESE WOMEN BY PROMOTING A HEALTHY PREGNANCY, IMPROVED DECISION MAKING, AND PROGRESS TO INDEPENDENT LIVING. DURING HER STAY, THE MOTHER RECEIVES COUNSELING AND A CUSTOMIZED PLAN INCLUDING TRAINING IN LIFE SKILL, STRESS MANAGEMENT, PARENTING, PRENATAL CARE & CHILDBIRTH, FINANCE, CAREER BUILDING, SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, AND HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT. THE GOAL IS TO BREAK THE GENERATIONAL BOND OF POVERTY AND CREATE A NEW LEGACY FOR HER CHILD.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 2024.

    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 November 2006.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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