irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $62KBIBLICAL COUNSELING, ASSISTANCE TO MARRIED COUPLES, SINGLES, PREGNANT MOTHERS AND TEENS IN OUR COMMUNITY. SEVERAL HUNDRED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WERE SERVED IN 2021.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Biblical Counseling
Free counseling for issues including marriage, parenting, addiction, anxiety, and post-abortion trauma, using scripture-based approaches; counselors are certified through biblical counseling organizations
Hope House and Faith House
Safe housing for single women in crisis pregnancies, focusing on life skills and independent living
Pregnancy Resources
Offers free pregnancy testing, mentoring, adoption support, and practical aid through The Blessing Closet, which provides baby clothing, diapers, and supplies
The Refuge
After-school program for teens in grades 7–12 offering social activities, tutoring, and biblical mentorship on Friday nights
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Deliver educational and parenting support programsConducts relationship and parenting education classes, academic tutoring for middle and high school students, and operates an after-school program for teens in grades 7–12 on Friday nights focused on connection, support, and tutoring.
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Comprehensive Adoption Services 1 activity
- Distribute adoption-related educational resources and supportProvides educational literature, videos, and support services related to adoption.
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Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Operate The Blessing Closet for infants and toddlersProvides free monthly clothing, one package of diapers per child, baby supplies, and equipment through The Blessing Closet program.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Operate residential housing programs for women in crisis pregnanciesRuns Hope House and Faith House, residential programs that provide safe housing and life skills training for single women experiencing unplanned pregnancy or related crises.
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
- Provide biblical counseling servicesOffers free biblical counseling to individuals and families, supported by voluntary donations. Served several hundred individuals and families in 2021.
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Pregnancy Decision Counseling and Support 1 activity
- Provide pregnancy support servicesOffers pregnancy testing, mentoring, and post-abortion emotional support for individuals facing unplanned pregnancies or recovering from abortion.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$140K
Contributions & grants$140K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$139K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$68K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$553K
Cash$39K
Investments$0
Liabilities$60K
Net assets$493K
Liquid reserves3.4 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -6.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE HAMMOND | SEC/TREAS | 30 | $36K |
| BARBARA JEFF | TEEN LEADER | 3 | $4K |
| SYLVIA STEPHENSON | OFFICE | 6 | $2K |
| KIMBERLY GEERTGENS | OFFICE | 5 | $2K |
| TAMMY JONES | BOOKKEEPER | 5 | $2K |
board members · 3
- COREY MESSERSCHMIDT — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID JONES — BOARD MEMBER
- TERRY NUERNBERGER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- ACBC Partner — Partner organization through which some counselors are certified.
- ACBC Partner — Some counselors are certified through ACBC, indicating a professional affiliation with the organization.
- Biblical Nouthetic Ministries Inc. Government — Biblical Nouthetic Ministries Inc. of Yorkshire, New York is the parent nonprofit organization under which C.H.O.I.C.E.S. operates.
- C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Network — Biblical Nouthetic Ministries operates under the C.H.O.I.C.E.S. ministry name and shares its non-profit status.
- Fellowship of Biblical Counselors Partner — C.H.O.I.C.E.S. serves as a training and certification facility for the Fellowship of Biblical Counselors.
- Fellowship of Biblical Counselors Partner — Training and certification partner for biblical counselors.
- IABC Partner — Partner organization through which some counselors are certified.
- IABC Partner — Some counselors are certified through IABC, indicating a professional affiliation with the organization.
- Weebly Partner — Website hosting and platform provider for the organization's site.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Biblical Nouthetic Counselingmethodology: biblical-nouthetic-counselingBy applying the Bible as the sole sufficient authority for truth and behavior, the ministry produces personal and emotional transformation because Scripture is believed to provide divinely inspired solutions to all life's challenges.
- Church-Based Spiritual Accountabilitymethodology: church-based_accountabilityBy embedding the ministry within a local church structure, it produces sustained spiritual and emotional support because ongoing accountability to a faith community reinforces behavioral change and discipleship.
- Faith-Based Relational Mentoringmethodology: faith-based_relational_mentoringBy integrating biblical teaching within relational mentoring, the ministry fosters spiritual and personal growth among teens because consistent, caring relationships increase receptivity to faith-based guidance.
- Life Skills Training for Crisis Pregnanciesmethodology: life_skills_independenceBy teaching practical life skills during residential stays, the ministry promotes long-term independence among women in crisis pregnancies because skill development during stable housing builds capacity for self-sufficiency.