The Night Ministry
The night ministry (tnm) is a not-for-profit, nondenominational social service (see sch o) organization connecting youth and adults in need with basic resources for healthcare, housing, employment, education …
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The Night Ministry is a human services organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $11.3 million. EIN: 363145764.
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Mission
The night ministry (tnm) is a not-for-profit, nondenominational social service (see sch o) organization connecting youth and adults in need with basic resources for healthcare, housing, employment, education and more through its outreach and health ministry and youth housing programs for those experiencing homelessness or poverty. Its programs operate out of a variety of venues, including a health outreach bus that is on the street five nights a week and some daytime hours, through five youth housing programs, outreach professionals who provide services on the street at night and community-based case management services. The night ministry serves adults and youth in need - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or social status.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Night Ministry has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 322,679 human services 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
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Night Ministry is a registered human services nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 363145764. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $11M in annual revenue. 138 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Night Ministry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 363145764. 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.
The Night Ministry has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
The Night Ministry is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Night Ministry has $11M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Night Ministry is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $11M in annual revenue. The organization has 138 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Night Ministry. 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, The Night Ministry 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 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). 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.
The Night Ministry is a human services organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $11.3 million. EIN: 363145764. The Night Ministry is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $11M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to The Night Ministry are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Night Ministry is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363145764, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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THE NIGHT MINISTRY 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 138 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 138 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 · 1982
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Night Ministry
- What is The Night Ministry?
- The Night Ministry is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. The Night Ministry is a human services organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $11.3 million. EIN: 363145764.
- When was The Night Ministry founded?
- The Night Ministry was founded in 1982.
- Who leads The Night Ministry?
- Carol J Sharp serves as President & CEO.
- Where is The Night Ministry located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is The Night Ministry's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Night Ministry trustworthy?
- The Night Ministry has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 The Night Ministry's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 363145764.
- What is The Night Ministry's website?
- http://www.thenightministry.org