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.
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Emmaus fights human trafficking by supporting male survivors of sex exploitation. Christian non-profit empowering men and boys to rebuild their lives.
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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
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· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)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
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEmmaus 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
EMMAUS MINISTRIES is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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8 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
'Snowmageddon' no match for the mission of Erie's Emmaus Soup Kitchen | Opinion - Erie Times-News
Opinion: What working for Emmaus among Erie's most vulnerable people has taught me - Erie Times-News
Emmaus Ministries at 50: Finding the divine in the breaking of bread - Erie Times-News
A complicated Emmaus milestone: What does it mean to serve the hungry for 50 years? - Erie Times-News
Soup's on, for 50 years and counting. Emmaus Ministries celebrate with commemorative meal. - Erie Times-News
Alabama Emmaus Community resumes activities - North Alabama Conference of The United Methodist Church
Walk to Emmaus retreat program turns 40 - National Catholic Reporter
Emmaus Soup Kitchen reopens to feed hungry - Erie Times-News
Activity timeline
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 25 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1990
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Programs & activitiesNo 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