Q Place
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
MOBILIZE CHRISTIANS TO FACILITATE GROUP DISCUSSIONS SO SPIRITUAL SEEKERS CAN FIND GOD AS REVEALED IN THE BIBLE.
- Income
- $307,258
- Spending
- $332,259
- Spent on programs
- 73%
- Reserves
- 2.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 91%
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 1,100
- Highest pay
- $65,000, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 32% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1573% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 97% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, 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 (1)
- $243,686 spent. In 2024-2025, Q Place advanced the Great Commission in these areas:New Discussion Resources Developed:Launched Finding Peace in an Anxious World, designed for discussions with those who have little or no background in the Bible and providing a pathway to Jesus. Completed the 2nd Edition of the 9 Arts of Spiritual Conversations Curriculum, with updates and integrated follow-through elements (Commitments, Check-Ins, and Celebrations) for stronger impact in Christians everyday relationships with people who believe differently.Training:Launched a new 1.5 Hour Workshop: How to Start Bible Discussions with Seekers, training 30 Christians in April and May. Trained 34 Christians in 7-session intensive Q Place Coaching to start small groups where spiritual seekers can find God as revealed in the Bible. Presented a Thriving Groups workshop to 32 participants from 14 different churches, so their small groups can engage in discovery-based Bible discussions that also work well for seekers. Trained and supported 12 volunteer catalysts to spread the mission and vision of Q Place. Distribution and support:Launched a new Monthly Resources email to an average of 3500 Christians each month, with links to seasonal content and tools for reaching out to people who believe differently. Provided curriculum that strengthens evangelism (free 9 Arts small group guide) to 1614 church staff and/or influencers and delivered ongoing Tips for Spiritual Conversations to more than 4,000 contacts. Collaboration:Attended the global evangelism Lausanne Congress (virtually) and joined the Lausanne Action Hub, offering training and resources worldwide. All of these activities fall under Q Places mission to mobilize Christians to facilitate group discussions with spiritual seekers so they can find God as revealed in the Bible.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1966.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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