Exago Ministries Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CHRISTIAN LEADERS ARE OFTEN ON THE STRATEGIC EDGE OF WHAT GOD IS DOING IN THE WORLD AS THEY SEEK TO FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION. HOWEVER, THEIR PERSONAL DESIRES ARE FREQUENTLY OVERLOOKED IF NOT IGNORED BEYOND THEIR MOST BASIC PHYSICAL NEEDS. EXAGOS PURPOSE IS FULFILLED AS IT POURS ITS ENERGIES INTO EQUIPPING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY LEADERS TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE. THOUGH OUR STAFF IS OFTEN SOUGHT OUT TO BE INVOLVED WITH THE TRAINING OF LEADERS IN MINISTRY PRAXIS (ACTION & PRACTICE), WE BELIEVE THAT CARING FOR THE LEADERS PERSONAL NEEDS IS A CRUCIAL FIRST STEP. WE SEEK TO COME ALONGSIDE TO OFFER ENCOURAGEMENT, WHILE HELPING LEADERS SEEK REFRESHMENT IN THEIR PERSONAL SPIRITUAL WALK. THOUGH WHAT THEIR HANDS ARE DOING FOR JESUS IS IMPORTANTTHEIR HEAD AND THEIR HEART NEED TO BE CARED FOR AND ENCOURAGED ALONG THE WAY.
- Income
- $340,559
- Spending
- $369,007
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 74%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $170,700, 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
Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 24% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 26% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% 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
Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $325,168 spent. EXAGO ACTIVELY USES INTERACTIVE PLATFORMS TO DEVELOP, CONNECT, EDUCATE AND EQUIP MINISTRY LEADERS FOR THE LONG-HAUL OF FULL-TIME MINISTRY. EXAGO FORMALLY PARTNERS WITH THE NATIONAL NETWORK OF YOUTH MINISTRIES, INCLUDING A SPECIAL FOCUS ON THE DEVELOPING OF HEALTHY YOUTH LEADER NETWORKS IN THE "HEARTLAND" REGION OF THE U.S. A KEY ROLE EXAGO PLAYS IS IN FINDING AND TRAINING NEW LEADERSHIP TO LEAD AT THE CITY AND STATEWIDE LEVEL. EXAGO FORMALLY PARTNERS WITH THE CENTER FOR MISSION MOBILIZATION BY HELPING LEAD CONFERENCES THAT ARE HELD IN MANY CITIES AROUND THE U.S., AND THERE HAVE BEEN INVITATIONS TO DO IT GLOBALLY. EXAGO HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO REGULARLY MINISTER TO AND COACH MISSIONIARIES THAT ARE EMBEDDED IN DIFFERENCE CULTURES, BOTH THROUGH THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND THROUGH PHYSICAL VISITS.
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
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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