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Deepstream Ministries Inc

EIN 20-2278206 · Pensacola, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SERVING THE FAMILIES IN THE SMALL GUATEMALAN VILLAGE OF BUENA VISTA THROUGH A WHOLISTIC APPROACH IN A SPIRITUAL, EDUCATIONAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT. SPECIFIC AREAS OF FOCUS ARE MIDDLE SCHOOL/BASICO PROGRAM, THE GATEWAY PROGRAM, THE MILK/NUTRITION PROGRAM, FAITH BASED TEACHING AND TRAINING, HEALTH AND HYGIENE SEMINARS, CLASSES FOR NEW MOMS, COMMUNITY PARK AND TEAM DORMS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION BUILT A MULTI-USE FACILITY FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED INDIVIDUALS OF THE VILLAGE OF BUENA VISTA THAT IS THE HOME OF THE EDUCATE BUENA VISTA PROJECT.

Income
$935,562
Spending
$850,956
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
2
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$30,837, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 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.

  • 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, 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 (5)
  1. $660,967 spent. BASICO PROGRAM OF BUENA VISTA INCLUDES MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES 7, 8, AND 9 WITH THREE LARGE CLASSROOMS WITH RESOURCES AND STAFFED TEACHERS. RESOURCES INCLUDE COMPUTER LAB, AUDITORIUM, CAFETERIA/PATIO SOCCER FIELDM INDOOR GARDEN, AND STUDY TABLES.
  2. $60,707 spent. THE GATEWAY PROJECT IS THE SPONSORED PROGRAM FOR FURTHER EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS OF BUENA VISTA. THERE IS AN ONGOING MENTOR/FRIEND/COUNSELOR RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE GRADUATES AS THEY TRAVEL OUT OF BUENA VISTA TO AREA TOWNS STUDYING AND PREPARING FOR BETTER JOBS AND COLLEGE ADMISSION.
  3. $48,630 spent. FEEDING CENTER/NUTRITION PROGRAM--THE MILK AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS DELIVER 2,200 KG OF POWDERED MILK TO FAMILIES LIVING BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL ALONG WITH OATMEAL FOR THE CHILDREN TO HAVE A GOOD BREAKFAST EVERY MORNING.
  4. $57,290 spent. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS TO BETTER SERVE BUENA VISTA'S SMALL VILLAGE TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION.
  5. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS TO BETTER SERVE BUENA VISTA'S SMALL VILLAGE TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION.

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 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 June 2006.

    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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