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Heartbeat International Ministries Inc

EIN 20-1123103 · Greenwich, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED AND HEADQUARTERED IN CONNECTICUT (USA). WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN COORDINATING RELIEF AND CHARITABLE EFFORTS IN DISPARATE LOCATIONS DOMESTIC AND WORLDWIDE; HEARTBEAT WORKS TIRELESSLY AROUND THE GLOBE ON A CONSTANT AND ONGOING BASIS.

Income
$113,945
Spending
$165,737
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
14.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 78%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.1 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 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    10 of 10

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

  • 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 (4)
  1. $20,000 spent. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC & HAITI - MISSION GOAL IS TO PROVIDE MEALS, GROCERIES, CLOTHING, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND ANY OTHER ESSENTIALS TO NEEDY COMMUNITIES IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND HAITI.
  2. $37,000 spent. FRIENDS IN AFRICA - MISSION GOAL IS TO CHANGE LIVES BY PROVIDING MEDICAL & DENTAL TREATMENT IN SENEGAL, AFRICA.
  3. $21,891 spent. ANIMAL CARE - HUMANITARIAN RELIEF, MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION, FOOD, CLOTHING, AND RELATED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES IN NEED, AS WELL AS OPERATING AND SUPPORTING PROGRAMS FOR THE CARE, RESCUE, AND PROTECTION OF ANIMALS.
  4. TASTE & SEE - A FOOD TRUCK MINISTRY USED TO FEED THE HOMELESS AND HUNGRY IN POOR COMMUNITIES OR THOSE STRUGGLING IN THE AFTERMATH OF A NATURAL DISASTER. EXPENSES $ 6,500. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 0. REVENUE $ 1,000. GENERAL MONETARY SUPPORT TO VARIOUS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS (LOCAL TO THE ORGANIZATION) WHO NEED SPIRITUAL & PHYSICAL ASSISTANCE IN ORDER TO BECOME A CONTRIBUTING MEMBER OF SOCIETY. EXPENSES $ 15,554. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 0. REVENUE $ 13,033. ANIMAL CARE - HUMANITARIAN RELIEF, MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION, FOOD, CLOTHING, AND RELATED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES IN NEED, AS WELL AS OPERATING AND SUPPORTING PROGRAMS FOR THE CARE, RESCUE, AND PROTECTION OF ANIMALS. EXPENSES $ 21,891. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 0. REVENUE $ 100.

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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2018 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2018.

    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 2025.

    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 September 2019.

    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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