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Emmaus Ministries

To support male survivors journey out the sex trade into freedom and fullness of life, and to fight exploitation worldwide for all mankind.

Religion Chicago, IL EIN: 363736579 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Emmaus Ministries

Emmaus fights human trafficking by supporting male survivors of sex exploitation. Christian non-profit empowering men and boys to rebuild their lives.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
X99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1992

Mission

To support male survivors journey out the sex trade into freedom and fullness of life, and to fight exploitation worldwide for all mankind.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X99Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 68%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.97%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.68
Program$0.68

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Emmaus Ministries has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 114,636 religion charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 92% of the 34,987 religion charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Emmaus Ministries is a registered religion nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 363736579. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Emmaus Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 363736579. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Emmaus Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('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.

Emmaus Ministries is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.

Based on official tax filings, Emmaus Ministries has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 72% for religion charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Emmaus Ministries is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Emmaus 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Emmaus Ministries holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 68% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Emmaus fights human trafficking by supporting male survivors of sex exploitation. Christian non-profit empowering men and boys to rebuild their lives. Emmaus Ministries is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.

Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Emmaus Ministries are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Emmaus Ministries is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363736579, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
68% 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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
11

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

JO
Joel M•••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
'Snowmageddon' no match for the mission of Erie's Emmaus Soup Kitchen | Opinion - Erie Times-News
Dec 2024
www.goerie.com
Opinion: What working for Emmaus among Erie's most vulnerable people has taught me - Erie Times-News
Nov 2024
www.goerie.com
Emmaus Ministries at 50: Finding the divine in the breaking of bread - Erie Times-News
Mar 2024
www.goerie.com
A complicated Emmaus milestone: What does it mean to serve the hungry for 50 years? - Erie Times-News
Feb 2024
www.goerie.com
Soup's on, for 50 years and counting. Emmaus Ministries celebrate with commemorative meal. - Erie Times-News
Jan 2024
www.goerie.com
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Alabama Emmaus Community resumes activities - North Alabama Conference of The United Methodist Church
Oct 2021
www.umcna.org
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Walk to Emmaus retreat program turns 40 - National Catholic Reporter
Dec 2018
www.ncronline.org
Emmaus Soup Kitchen reopens to feed hungry - Erie Times-News
Oct 2015
www.goerie.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion this charity 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 25 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1990
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Emmaus Ministries

What is Emmaus Ministries?
Emmaus Ministries is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Emmaus fights human trafficking by supporting male survivors of sex exploitation. Christian non-profit empowering men and boys to rebuild their lives.
When was Emmaus Ministries founded?
Emmaus Ministries was founded in 1990.
Who leads Emmaus Ministries?
Joel Mitchell serves as Executive Director.
Where is Emmaus Ministries located?
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
What is Emmaus Ministries's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
Is Emmaus Ministries trustworthy?
Emmaus Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Emmaus Ministries's registration number?
IRS EIN: 363736579.
What is Emmaus Ministries's website?
http://www.streets.org