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Christ Our Sheperd Ministries

To be early childhood specialists who advocate for the healthy development of children and families.

Religion Matthews, NC EIN 561988077 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Christ Our Sheperd Ministries

Based in Matthews, NC, C.O.S.Kids is a 5 STAR, Christian-based non-profit child care organization serving a full diversity of families and with a special outreach to single parent families.

Founded
Headquarters
Matthews, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
X20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

To be early childhood specialists who advocate for the healthy development of children and families.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X20
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 12%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.48%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Christ Our Sheperd Ministries is a registered religion nonprofit based in Matthews, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its EIN is 561988077. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Christ Our Sheperd Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.

Christ Our Sheperd Ministries is located in Matthews, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.

Based on official tax filings, Christ Our Sheperd Ministries has $1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Christ Our Sheperd Ministries is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Christ Our Sheperd Ministries. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Christ Our Sheperd Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Based in Matthews, NC, C.O.S.Kids is a 5 STAR, Christian-based non-profit child care organization serving a full diversity of families and with a special outreach to single parent families. Christ Our Sheperd Ministries is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1996.

Among religion charities registered in United States: Christ Our Sheperd Ministries's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Christ Our Sheperd Ministries are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Christ Our Sheperd Ministries is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 561988077, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

RA
Randy Mitchell
Chair

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Anna L••• W••••••
FOUNDING MEM
BE
Ben F••••••
TREASURER
CO
Courtney S••••••
SECRETARY
DE
Dericus D•• S••••
BOARD MEMBER
ES
Estelle B••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JE
Jennefer G••••••
CHAIR
JO
Joe S•••••
PAST CHAIR
KR
Kristi B••••
VICE CHAIR
RA
Randy M•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
RO
Rob H•••••
BOARD MEMBER
SU
Sue S•••••
EXECUTIVE DI
TO
Tomorrow A••••••••••••
EXECUTIVE DI
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Christ Our Sheperd Ministries This page 86 $1.4 million -
Rebuilt Parish Inc 93 $1.6 million 98%
Disciplemakers Inc 89 $7.0 million -
Global Servants Inc 89 $2.6 million -
Loudoun Hunger Relief 89 $7.6 million -
Interact Ministries Inc 89 $2.7 million -
Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation Nfp 89 $4.8 million -
International Theological Seminary 89 $1.8 million -
Arrabon 89 $1.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 36 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Christ Our Sheperd Ministries

What is Christ Our Sheperd Ministries?
Christ Our Sheperd Ministries is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Matthews, United States. Based in Matthews, NC, C.O.S.Kids is a 5 STAR, Christian-based non-profit child care organization serving a full diversity of families and with a special outreach to single parent families.
When was Christ Our Sheperd Ministries founded?
Christ Our Sheperd Ministries was founded in 1996.
Who leads Christ Our Sheperd Ministries?
Randy Mitchell serves as Chair.
Where is Christ Our Sheperd Ministries located?
Headquartered in Matthews, United States.
What is Christ Our Sheperd Ministries's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Christ Our Sheperd Ministries trustworthy?
Christ Our Sheperd Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Christ Our Sheperd Ministries's registration number?
IRS EIN: 561988077.
What is Christ Our Sheperd Ministries's website?
http://coskidsmatthews.org