CYNTHIA MICKENS MINISTRIES

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

302 W PALESTINE ST, HUTCHINS, TX 75141-3080

In care of

% CYNTHIA MICKENS ROSS

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

CYNTHIA MICKENS ROSS, 302 W PALESTINE STREET, HUTCHINS, TX 75141

Signed the 990

CYNTHIA MICKENS ROSS, FOUNDER/CEO

Phone

(888) 419-0957

Website

WWW.CYNTHIAMICKENSMINISTRIES

Return prepared by

Sutton Frost Cary LLP

Mission

Transforming Lives and Communities. Our mission statement reflects CMMs holistic approachaddressing immediate needs while creating pathways for long-term stability, empowerment, and generational impact.Cynthia Mickens Ministries's vision statement:Cynthia Mickens Ministries envisions a thriving, self-sustaining community where individuals and familiesparticularly single mothers, youth, and underserved populations are equipped with the resources, stability, and opportunities needed to live purpose-driven, economically independent lives.

Program accomplishments

• Food Program (Community Garden, Food Pantry & Giveaways):Cynthia Mickens Ministries Food Pantry, Community Garden and Giveaways constitute a cornerstone of its community stabilization strategy, addressing food insecurity across Hutchins and surrounding Dallas County communities with both consistency and dignity. Through a coordinated network of partnersincluding North Texas Food Bank, Crossroads Community Services, Cathedral of Hope, and Convoy of HopeCMM distributes nutritious food through regular pantry operations and large-scale monthly giveaways. The program is designed not merely as emergency relief, but as an access point for broader engagement, often connecting individuals and families to additional resources such as housing support. By meeting an immediate and essential need, the pantry and giveaways create a trusted entryway through which CMM advances its mission of long-term transformation and community empowerment.
  Expenses $292,011 · grants $260,608
• CMMs Residential Housing Program for Mothers and Children is a structured shared transitional living initiative designed to stabilize and empower single mothers and their children as they move toward long-term self-sufficiency. The program provides safe, supportive housing within a nurturing, community-centered environment, serving a select cohort of families annually to ensure individualized attention and accountability. Beyond shelter, residents engage in a comprehensive continuum of care that includes case management, workforce readiness, financial literacy, life-skills development, and connection to educational and employment opportunities. With a strong emphasis on dignity, discipline, and personal responsibility, the program consistently yields measurable outcomes, with the majority of participating mothers transitioning to permanent housing and/or stable employment within twelve months. As such, the housing program functions not only as a place of refuge, but as a catalyst for generational transformation aligned with CMMs broader mission to restore hope and strengthen families.A key strength of CMMs facilities maintenance strategy is its partnership with VolunteerNow, which provides court-appointed volunteers with both skilled and general labor experience to support building maintenance, acreage upkeep, and grounds management. In 2025, these volunteers contributed more than 1,389 service hours. Based on Independent Sectors estimated volunteer value of $34.79 per hour, this represents an in-kind financial contribution of approximately $48,323.31 to CMM.
  Expenses $31,404 · revenue $20,852
• Summer STEM Learning and Feeding Program:Cynthia Mickens Ministries Summer STEM Learning and Feeding Camp is a high-impact, no-cost program serving youth ages 614 in Hutchins and surrounding communities, designed to mitigate summer learning loss while advancing exposure to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Operated over a four-week period (Monday through Thursday instruction with Friday field-based enrichment), the camp delivers structured, hands-on learning experiences through strategic partnerships in areas such as financial literacy, artificial intelligence, aerospace and mechanical engineering, forensic science, music production, cosmetic chemistry, and esports business development. The program integrates academic reinforcement with career awareness, serving approximately 6065 students annually, and is complemented by two nutritious meals and a daily snack to address food insecurity. With demonstrated outcomesincluding 95% of participants maintaining or improving academic performance and 93% increasing STEM knowledgethe camp functions as both an educational intervention and a holistic youth development model aligned with CMMs mission to transform lives and communities.
  Expenses $26,085 · revenue $361

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

46-0496440

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2003

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Religion-related (X20)

Assets (IRS master file)

$1,559,821

Income (IRS master file)

$439,300

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-0496440).

Questions about CYNTHIA MICKENS MINISTRIES

What is the EIN of CYNTHIA MICKENS MINISTRIES?

The employer identification number (EIN) of CYNTHIA MICKENS MINISTRIES is 46-0496440.

Is CYNTHIA MICKENS MINISTRIES tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.

Are donations to CYNTHIA MICKENS MINISTRIES tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does CYNTHIA MICKENS MINISTRIES file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of CYNTHIA MICKENS MINISTRIES due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did CYNTHIA MICKENS MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.

Who is the principal officer of CYNTHIA MICKENS MINISTRIES?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CYNTHIA MICKENS ROSS.

Who are the officers and directors of CYNTHIA MICKENS MINISTRIES?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does CYNTHIA MICKENS MINISTRIES have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $439,300, expenses of $386,009 and total assets of $1,559,821 at year end.

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