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Divine Providence Ministries Inc

EIN 02-0653385 · Ocala, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE SANCTITY OF LIFE AND TO ASSIST WOMENS CRISIS CENTERS, HOMELESS SHELTERS, AND TO PROVIDE AID TO THE NEEDY

Income
$346,045
Spending
$361,990
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
17.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE SACTITY OF LIFE FROM CONCEPTION THROUGH NATURAL DEATH THROUGH PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGES AND VARIOUS MEDIA SUCH AS PAMPHLETS, FLYERS, LITERATURE, POSTERS, AND BOOKS.
  2. PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A THRIFT STORE
  3. INTEREST INCOME
  4. $360,185 spent. PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE SACTITY OF LIFE FROM CONCEPTION THROUGH NATURAL DEATH THROUGH PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGES AND VARIOUS MEDIA SUCH AS PAMPHLETS, FLYERS, LITERATURE, POSTERS, AND BOOKS.
  5. PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE SACTITY OF LIFE FROM CONCEPTION THROUGH NATURAL DEATH THROUGH PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGES AND VARIOUS MEDIA SUCH AS PAMPHLETS, FLYERS, LITERATURE, POSTERS, AND BOOKS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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