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Servantworks Inc

EIN 20-0625750 · Morris, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Servantworks challenges people to live radically like Jesus, by beginning ministries of service and sacrifice following His example, in order to transform families and communities. Our current focus has us serving hurting people in Thailand and SE Asia.

Income
$197,794
Spending
$218,675
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
21.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
4
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$75,600, asian ministries director

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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 7 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $103,625 spent. The WELL Program- Displays the love of Jesus to the broken, oppressed and poor of Thailand through material, relational and spiritual rehabilitation. Prostitution rescue in Thailand through the Well Program displays the love of Jesus to men, women and their families involved in the Thai sex industry through rescue and rehabilitation services that provide food, clothing, housing, addiction recovery and emotional healing through counseling, career education & training and spiritual development. Many of these services were delivered at the Coffee Shop community ministry that began in 2019 and has grown during 2024. The addition of Pastor Addy, through the Glass of Cold Water house church has greatly enhanced the outreach to younger adults.
  2. $43,177 spent. Narimon Program/Community Center Bangkok- Provides women who have left the Thai sex industry a way to earn income while maintaining their dignity. This program provides alternative income-producing opportunities for women and girls who either once were forced to sell their dignity or are at high risk for doing so. The scale of this program was greatly reduced in 2024 to include a few women creating handmade products that they could be proud of. The products (mostly scarves) are sold primarily in the United States in conjunction with public awareness programs that encourage prayers and local law enforcement action against the Thai sex trade. The shift in product emphasis from jewelry towards scarves, convenience snack food products sold locally begun during 2018 has continued during 2024. The primary local sales venue is the Coffee Shop ministry site. Use of this easily accessed ground floor site has led to growth in both the coffee shop and a spiritual outreach through Glass of Cold Water house church.
  3. $25,903 spent. Servantworks operates several smaller youth oriented projects including Grace Fund, The Well Children, Future Leaders, and Thailand Benevolence for youth. These various projects offer a broad spectrum of assistance to help at risk youth to turn from the typical journey towards the sex trade and to focus on education and careers that uplift the human spirit and allow for spiritual growth.
  4. $27,840 spent. Previously a pilot program of The Well, the NAREE Sewing Project administered by Karati Sutter became an full time training enterprise during 2017 under the general oversight of our Field Director, Jim Larson. This expanding effort is currently managed and conducted by Servantworks associates under the name of NAREE within Thailand. At risk women and girls are offered training in sewing skills and provided a workshop with the tools necessary to hone seamstress skills in preparation for entering the mainstream workforce in Bangkok. This ministry continues to draw candidates away from the sex trade and into productive and respectable lifestyles. In 2023 a focus on men doing carpentry was added and tree farming was added during 2024.

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 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 2024.

    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 December 2005.

    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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