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Billys Homeplace Inc

EIN 87-2731652 · Charlotte, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceFair52 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A RETREAT FOR PASTORS AND MISSIONARIES TO REST AND STUDY FOR PASTORAL RENEWAL, RECOVERY, AND REJUVENATION. THIS RETREAT IS OPEN WEEKLY FOR PASTORS AND MISSIONARIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO FIND SABBATH REST TO REGAIN THE STRENGTH TO LEAD THEIR CONGREGATIONS. BILLY'S HOMEPLACE IS LOCATED IN THE ORIGINAL HOME OF BILLY AND RUTH GRAHAM IN MONTREAT,NORTH CAROLINA, AND SERVES AS A PLACE FOR MISSIONARIES TO SEEK SOLACE.

Income
$607,095
Spending
$478,378
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

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

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 56% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 52 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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. $328,944 spent. BILLY'S HOMEPLACE (BHP) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A SPECIFIC MISSION TO SERVE PASTORS AND MISSIONARIES WHO HAVE SERVED IN FULL-TIME MINISTRY FOR 20+ YEARS, WHETHER IT IS PASTORING A CHURCH OR CARRYING THE GOSPEL TO OTHER NATIONS WHICH MAY INVOLVE HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS IN MEDICINE, EDUCATION, AND OTHER FORMS OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. BHP PROVIDES A PLACE OF RENEWAL, RECOVERY, REJUVENATION, HEALING AND EMPOWERMENT.
  2. IN ADDITION TO OFFERING SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL SUPPORT TO PASTORS AND MISSIONARIES, BHP EXTENDS ITS FACILITIES AND RESOURCES TO HOST AN ARRAY OF GROUPS. WE PROVIDE A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, ALLOWING THEM TO COME TOGETHER TO SERVE AND SUPPORT THEIR FAITH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY ENDEAVORS.
  3. $17,523 spent. BHP OFFERS A TRANSFORMATIVE SPACE FOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT. IT AIMS TO FOSTER GROWTH IN INDIVIDUALS, NURTURING THEM INTO CAPABLE MANAGERS AND ULTIMATELY, EFFECTIVE LEADERS. THROUGH ONGOING ENHANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES, THE PROGRAM CULTIVATES INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY, GROOMS FUTURE LEADERS, ENHANCES JOB PERFORMANCE, AND FOSTERS CAMARADERIE.
  4. $110,928 spent. DURING 2024, THE ORGANIZATION INITIATED A NEW PROGRAM IN RESPONSE TO THE HURRICANE THAT STRUCK WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. THE PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO ASSIST PASTORS, MISSIONARIES, AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO WERE IMPACTED BY THE STORM. ASSISTANCE INCLUDED EMERGENCY FINANCIAL RELIEF, TEMPORARY HOUSING,DISTRIBUTION OF ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES, AND COUNSELING AND PRAYER SUPPORT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PARTNERED WITH LOCAL CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES TO PROVIDE ONGOING ENCOURAGEMENT AND RESOURCES TO HELP MINISTRY LEADERS RECOVER PERSONALLY AND CONTINUE THEIR SERVICE TO THEIR CONGREGATIONS AND COMMUNITIES.
  5. DURING 2024, THE ORGANIZATION INITIATED A NEW PROGRAM IN RESPONSE TO THE HURRICANE THAT STRUCK WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. THE PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO ASSIST PASTORS, MISSIONARIES, AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO WERE IMPACTED BY THE STORM. ASSISTANCE INCLUDED EMERGENCY FINANCIAL RELIEF, TEMPORARY HOUSING,DISTRIBUTION OF ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES, AND COUNSELING AND PRAYER SUPPORT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PARTNERED WITH LOCAL CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES TO PROVIDE ONGOING ENCOURAGEMENT AND RESOURCES TO HELP MINISTRY LEADERS RECOVER PERSONALLY AND CONTINUE THEIR SERVICE TO THEIR CONGREGATIONS AND COMMUNITIES.

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 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 September 2021.

    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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