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Union Gospel Mission of Grays Harbor

EIN 91-0580853 · Aberdeen, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE OBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THE UNION GOSPEL MISSION OF GRAYS HARBOR (THE MISSION) IS TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST; TO NURTURE NEW CHRISTIANS; TO FACILITATE THE REHABILITATION OF MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN IN THE COUNTY OF GRAYS HARBOR AND ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES AND COUNTIES THROUGH THE CONDUCT OF A MISSION; TO FOSTER FELLOWSHIP IN COOPERATION WITH ALL ENGAGED OR INTERESTED IN GOSPEL MISSIONS AND OTHER RESCUE WORK THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES IN THE MUTUAL ADVANCEMENT OF THE CAUSE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST; TO ENGAGE IN AUXILIARY ACTIVITIES DEEMED NECESSARY IN FURNISHING EMERGENCY AID TO THOSE IN NEED; TO BE AN ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THE HOMELESS, POOR, AND NEEDY; TO INFORM THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE POOR AND NEEDY; TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE SERVICES OF THE MISSION; AND TO CREATE CHANNELS OF MINISTRY AND SERVICE BETWEEN THE PUBLIC AND THE NEEDS OF THE POOR AND HOMELESS.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
8.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
17
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$75,110, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 September 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)
  1. $823,147 spent. COUNSELING INDIGENTS, HELPING TRANSIENTS, CLOTHING, BATHING FACILITIES, SLEEPING QUARTERS, EMERGENCY SHELTERS-MEN,WOMEN & CHILDREN, RELIGIOUS SERVICES, BIBLE STUDIES, AND DAILY MEALS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 1977.

    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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