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Look Up Ministries

EIN 20-0408127 · Newark, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LOOK UP MINISTRIES IS A COMMUNITY CENTER THAT SERVES THROUGH CHRIST CENTERED LOVE, EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT. PROGRAMS ASSIST IN MEETING PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS INCLUDING PROVIDING TEACHING, TRAINING AND SKILLS TO LIVE A CHRIST CONNECTED LIFE.

Income
$312,435
Spending
$386,339
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
5
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$67,261, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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 (7)
  1. $146,829 spent. OPPORTUNITY STORE: RECEIVES, COLLECTS, SORTS AND DISPLAYS DONATIONS OF CLOTHING, FURNITURE, APPLIANCES AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS. THE STORE SELLS/GIVES AWAY ITEMS TO MEET NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE STORE IS OPERATED TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY AND GAIN OWNERSHIP OF ITEMS ALLOWING PEOPLE A STEP UP AT LOWER COSTS THAN THRIFT OR FOR PROFIT STORES. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE ABLE TO GET CLOTHING AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD BASIC NEEDS EACH YEAR. INCOME FROM SALES HELP PROVIDE A PORTION OF THE COST OF OPERATION OF THE STORE.
  2. $52,268 spent. TRADES PROGRAM:PROVIDES NCCER TRAINING, TESTING AND INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION FOR BASIC CONSTRUCTION SKILLS FOR JOURNEYMAN TRAINING. DAY-ONE-READY ELECTRICIAN TRAINING IS TRAINING IS ALSO PROVIDED. OSHA 10 SAFETY TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION ARE INCLUDED. FORK TRUCK DRIVING CERTIFICATION IS ALSO INCLUDED. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, STRESS MANAGEMENT, EXERCISE AND DIET. TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP IN VARIOUS LIFE SKILLS IS PROVIDED IN A CHRIST FOCUSED ENVIRONMENT.
  3. $66,229 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICE: THIS PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES A NUMBER OF SERVICES TO MEET NEEDS INCLUDING PROVIDING ESSENTIALS. IT GAVE FREE COATS, THANKSGIVING MEALS, CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR KIDS, CRAFT TRAINING, BIBLE STUDIES, MOVIES AND OTHER EVENTS. IN 2023 A NETWORK WAS ESTABLISHED FOR BLIND PROVIDING INFORMATION AND EDUCATION ON HOW TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO OVERCOME SOME OF THE BARRIERS OF THE BLIND. SERVICES INCLUDE VISITS TO LOCAL NURSING AND CARE CENTERS TO SHARE SONGS AND CHRIST.
  4. $39,326 spent. THE DENTAL CLINIC: PROVIDES FREE TOOTH EXTRACTIONS AND DENTAL CARE TO INDIVIDUALS MEETING INCOME REQUIREMENTS. MEDICARE/MEDICAID AND MANY MEDICAL INSURANCE PLANS PROVIDE LIMITED OR NO DENTAL TREATMENT. OFTEN ISSUES ARE NOT ADDRESSED UNTIL THEY BECOME MORE SEVERE. LOOK UP HAS A FULLY EQUIPPED DENTAL FACILITY WITH A MANAGER, VOLUNTEER DENTISTS AND HYGENISTS WHO PROVIDE TREATMENT.
  5. $68,124 spent. GLORY RISING PRE-SCHOOL IS AN ONSITE PRE-SCHOOL THAT STARTED IN 2022. IT PROVIDES TEACHING. CRAFTS, GAMES AND BIBLE SCHOOL IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-5. SCHOOL IS THREE DAYS A WEEK.
  6. THE DENTAL CLINIC: PROVIDES FREE TOOTH EXTRACTIONS AND DENTAL CARE 39326. 0. 1953.
  7. GLORY RISING PRE-SCHOOL IS AN ONSITE 68124. 0. 9044.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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