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Gospel Express Evangelistic Team Ministry Inc

EIN 23-2306606 · Lynn, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FULFILL EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY THROUGH SINGING, PREACHING, AND TEACHING THE GOSPEL IN PRISONS, CHURCHES, AND COMMUNITIES. THIS INCLUDES A CORRESPONDENCE BIBLE COURSE MINISTRY TO INMATES. IN ADDITION, COMPASSION MINISTRY IS CARRIED OUT IN VARIOUS AFRICAN COUNTRIES.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
27
Volunteers
575
Highest pay
$71,060, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 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 (5)
  1. $1.0 million spent. INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES - THIS MINISTRY IS FOCUSED ON COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR THE NEEDY AND THIS CONCERN OPENS DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY IN AFRICAN COUNTRIES FOR EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP. WE MEET HUMANITARIAN NEEDS (FOOD PARCELS, BASIC NECESSITIES, SHELTERS, WELLS, AND MUCH MORE) AND CONDUCT MEDICAL CLINICS AND SURGERIES IN VILLAGES THAT CANNOT AFFORD MEDICAL CARE.
  2. $572,601 spent. EVANGELISTIC MINISTRY - THE ORIGINAL CALL OF MINISTRY, AS LAID OUT IN 1984, WAS TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL TO THE WORLD THROUGH PREACHING AND SINGING. THAT IS STILL BEING CARRIED OUT TODAY THROUGH PRISON CRUSADES, COMMUNITY REVIVAL MEETINGS, AND ITINERANT MINISTRY BOTH STATESIDE AND INTERNATIONAL.
  3. $298,985 spent. PAIN TO PURPOSE - DUANE, CINDY AND FAMILY MINSTER HOPE AND ENCOURAGEMENT FROM THEIR OWN JOURNEY IN DEALING WITH PAINFUL LOSS. THEY SHARE AND SING IN PRISONS, CHURCHES, AND VIA THE INTERNET AND YOUTUBE, HOW TO MOVE FROM PAIN TO PURPOSE AND LIVE A FULFILLING CHRIST-CENTERED LIFE.
  4. $245,929 spent. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY - THE CALL TO GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES IS LARGELY DIRECTED TO INMATES, AS WE OFFER BIBLE COURSE CORRESPONDENCE COURSES AND VARIOUS DISCIPLESHIP RESOURCES AND SEMINARS. THIS MINISTRY ALSO DOES EXTEND TO CHURCHES VIA TEACHNG AND SEMINARS.
  5. $20,459 spent. RECORDING MINISTRIES - GOSPEL EXPRESS PRODUCES VARIOUS FORMS OF MEDIA FOR SALE AND OTHER DISTRIBUTION THAT PROCLAIM THE MESSAGE OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE WORLD. THIS INCLUDES CHRISTIAN MUSIC AND BIBLICAL SERMONS. A RECORDING STUDIO IS LOCATED AT THE CORPORATE OFFICE AND IS NOW UTILIZED IN ITS MEDIA PRODUCTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 November 6, 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 June 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 April 2003.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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