Winston Salem Rescue Mission
Provide food, clothing, shelter and spiritual assistance to men in need. Help rehabilitate individuals so that they may again become productive members of society.
The Winston-Salem Rescue Mission Inc
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The Winston-Salem Rescue Mission is now in its 51st year of providing life-changing services for the homeless and needy in our community. We hold special fundraising and donor appreciation events throughout the year to support all of our ministries. Please consider helping us to help others.
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Mission
Provide food, clothing, shelter and spiritual assistance to men in need. Help rehabilitate individuals so that they may again become productive members of society.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Winston Salem Rescue Mission with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% 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
- Established in 1967, it predates 90% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. 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 91% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWinston Salem Rescue Mission is a registered human services nonprofit based in Winstonsalem, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. Its EIN is 560891921. 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 $5M in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Winston Salem Rescue Mission's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 560891921. 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.
Winston Salem Rescue Mission 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. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Winston Salem Rescue Mission is located in Winstonsalem, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years.
Based on official tax filings, Winston Salem Rescue Mission has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% 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.
Winston Salem Rescue Mission 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 $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Winston Salem Rescue Mission. 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, Winston Salem Rescue Mission 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 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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 Winston-Salem Rescue Mission is now in its 51st year of providing life-changing services for the homeless and needy in our community. We hold special fundraising and donor appreciation events throughout the year to support all of our ministries. Please consider helping us to help others. Winston Salem Rescue Mission is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1967.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Winston Salem Rescue Mission are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Winston Salem Rescue Mission is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 560891921, 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.
WINSTON SALEM RESCUE MISSION 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
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 42 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 · 1967
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Winston Salem Rescue Mission
- What is Winston Salem Rescue Mission?
- Winston Salem Rescue Mission is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Winstonsalem, United States. The Winston-Salem Rescue Mission is now in its 51st year of providing life-changing services for the homeless and needy in our community. We hold special fundraising and donor appreciation events throughout the year to support all of our ministries. Please consider helping us to help others.
- When was Winston Salem Rescue Mission founded?
- Winston Salem Rescue Mission was founded in 1967.
- Who leads Winston Salem Rescue Mission?
- Lou Carrico serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Winston Salem Rescue Mission located?
- Headquartered in Winstonsalem, NC, United States.
- What is Winston Salem Rescue Mission's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Winston Salem Rescue Mission trustworthy?
- Winston Salem Rescue Mission 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 Winston Salem Rescue Mission's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 560891921.
- What is Winston Salem Rescue Mission's website?
- http://www.wsrescue.org