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Operation Nightwatch

EIN 91-0964027 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OPERATION NIGHTWATCH REDUCES THE IMPACT OF POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS, IN KEEPING WITH JESUS TEACHING TO LOVE OUR NEIGHBORS. THERE ARE NO RELIGIOUS REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE SERVICES.

Income
$396,600
Spending
$541,156
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
14.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
0
Volunteers
280

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 81% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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.

  • 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 March 31, 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 (5)
  1. $54,327 spent. STREET MINISTRY: BRINGING TANGIBLE AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT IN A VARIETY OF NON-TRADITIONAL SETTINGS: HOMELESS CAMPS, TINY HOUSE VILLAGES, SHELTERS, AND WHEREVER HOMELESS PEOPLE GATHER. DEVELOPING SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND MOVING PEOPLE INTO SHELTER, HOUSING, TREATMENT, OR RELOCATION.
  2. $283,714 spent. SHELTER DISPATCH CENTER: PROVIDING FOOD AND SHELTER FOR HOMELESS ADULTS NIGHTLY, INCLUDING OFF-SITE SHELTER FOR MEN AND WOMEN. REFERRALS FOR BASIC SERVICES, HYGIENE SUPPLIES, SOCKS AND BLANKETS ARE ALSO DISTRIBUTED.
  3. $72,389 spent. SENIOR HOUSING PROGRAM: HOUSING 24 LOW-INCOME SENIORS IN AN SRO (SINGLE-ROOM-OCCUPANCY) BUILDING WITH SHARED BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS. SUPPORT SERVICES HELP SENIORS TO MAINTAIN HOUSING STABILITY.
  4. $28,668 spent. VOLUNTEER COORDINATION: MORE THAN 1,000 VOLUNTEERS ANNUALLY PROVIDE SUPPORT IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. WALKING THE STREETS WITH THE MINISTRY TEAMS, COOKING THE NIGHTLY MEAL, PROVIDING HOSPITALITY SERVICES IN ALL PROGRAMS, AND SUPPORTING HOUSING AND SHELTER CLIENTS WITH STABILITY AND SECURITY.
  5. VOLUNTEER COORDINATION: MORE THAN 1,000 VOLUNTEERS ANNUALLY PROVIDE SUPPORT IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. WALKING THE STREETS WITH THE MINISTRY TEAMS, COOKING THE NIGHTLY MEAL, PROVIDING HOSPITALITY SERVICES IN ALL PROGRAMS, AND SUPPORTING HOUSING AND SHELTER CLIENTS WITH STABILITY AND SECURITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 March 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 May 2006.

    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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