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Four Corners Ministries

EIN 20-3589685 · Opelika, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOUR CORNERS MINISTRIES EXISTS TO COMMUNICATE AND DEMONSTRATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO UNREACHED AND UNDER-EQUIPPED PEOPLE GROUPS.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
22.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
66
Volunteers
70
Highest pay
$173,452, ceo

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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $505,739 spent. ABAANA'S HOPE: ABAANA'A HOPE IS A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE AIMED AT PROVIDING HOLISTIC CARE FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN A REMOTE AREA NEAR GULU,UGANDA. THROUGH ITS CHURCH,CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM,SCHOOL,WOMEN'S REFUGE,LIFE BEADS MINISTRY,MEDICAL CLINIC,PASTOR TRAINING PROGRAM,FARM,AND REFUGEE CAMP OUTREACH PROGRAMS, MEN WOMEN AND CHILDREN ARE TAUGHT ABOUT THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST AND CORE VALUES OF INTEGRITY,SPRIRITUAL GROWTH,TEAMWORK,AND SERVANT LEADERSHIP.
  2. $321,518 spent. MISSIONARY FINANCIAL SUPPORT: THE ORGANIZATION, THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF DONORS, OFFERS DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO MISSIONARIES ON THE GROUND IN UGANDA. SUPPORT IS PROVIDED BY MEANS OF PAYING WAGES,FEES AND COMMUNICATION EXPENSES, TRAVEL EXPENSES, AND LIVING ALLOWANCES.
  3. $109,756 spent. FCM FACILITATES SHORT TERM MISSION TRIPS TO UGANDA TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY RELIEF, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND TO SHARE THE LOVE THAT COMES FROM A RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST. TEAM MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN MOBILE MEDICAL CLINICS, LIGHT CONSTRUCTION, FOOD DISTRIBUTION, EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AND EVANGELISM.
  4. $811,523 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE THRIFT STORE OPERATIONS, EDUCATE AFRICA PROGRAM, LIFE BEADS PROGRAM, AND INTERNSHIPS.

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 September 7, 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 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 2024.

    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 June 2007.

    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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