Alpha International Ministries Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
EMPOWERING NATIONAL LEADERS TO BRING LASTING CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $1.4 million
- Spending
- $1.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- 4.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 70
- Highest pay
- $106,800, president
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
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 9% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.
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: 40 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give 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
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $406,944 spent. Community Outreach and Training: Even encouragers need encouragement. Our community leaders work tirelesslyoften in near-hopeless situationsserving families, children, widows, and vulnerable communities affected by poverty. To sustain their work, they need ongoing encouragement, training, and resources. This year, we hosted empowering and uplifting conferences in India, Nepal, Thailand, Peru, and Ecuador, equipping our leaders with tools for more effective community service. Volunteers from the USA joined us to teach, lead medical camps, and organize childrens programs, working alongside our community leaders to bring hope and practical help to those in need.
- $272,374 spent. Community Transformation Projects: One of AIMs key strategies is to stand alongside our GCH Caregivers and community leaders by launching transformation projects in the countries and communities where we serve. These projects not only meet urgent needs but also help families stay connected to education and long-term development. Some of our 2024 community transformation highlights include: Drilling four clean water wells in communities facing water scarcity. Distributing 500 warm blankets to children living in homes without proper heating. Providing monthly financial aid to three elderly widows. In Manipur, India, distributing 305 school uniforms and 100 school supply kits to children affected by ethnic violence. Building a home for an educator who became a refugee due to the violence. In Nepal, distributing 60 warm jackets, 200 shirts and trousers, and 100 sets of womens winter clothing to those in need. In Thailand, providing $800 worth of pigs, chickens, and fish to families for small-scale livestock and aquaculture projects that promote self-sustainability. All these initiatives were made possible through the sacrificial and generous donations of our supporters. We are deeply thankful and profoundly grateful for every donor who answered the call to give and make the world a better place.
- $262,405 spent. Giving Children Hope GCH: Our Giving Children Hope (GCH) child sponsorship program helps disadvantaged children stay in school and build a brighter future. This is the flagship initiative of Alpha International Ministries (AIM). Currently, more than 802 children are part of the program across India, Nepal, Tanzania, Ecuador, Thailand, and the Philippines. In many developing countries, children often drop out of school after the 8th grade to work and support their families. Through GCH, we encourage families to think long-term and resist the pressure to sacrifice education for immediate needs. Although this can be very challenging, our trained and dedicated Caregivers work tirelessly to keep children in school. For example, in Thailand we serve children and families fleeing the decades-long conflict in Myanmar. For these families, securing daily sustenance is often the top priority, making education seem like a distant dream. Our Caregivers do an incredible job ensuring these children remain in school rather than entering the labor force. Each GCH child receives free tutoring, school uniforms, books, shoes, nutritious meals, and toiletries to promote health and personal hygiene.
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
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 November 6, 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 December 2024.
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 December 2005.
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 November 4, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Samaritan Ministries International (Peoria, IL), EIN 37-1295601. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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