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Three Springs Ministries Inc

EIN 25-1592506 · Morris, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceWeak40 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE INTERDENOMINATIONAL CHURCH RETREAT FACILITIES

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 50%
Employees
35
Highest pay
$95,540, 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    0 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 (4)
  1. $669,956 spent. INTERDENOMINATIONAL CHURCH RETREAT FACILITY THAT PROVIDES RECREATION, BIBLE TEACHING AND FELLOWSHIP IN A RELAXED SETTING. YOUTH AND ADULT RELATED ACTIVITIES INCLUDED OVERNIGHT STAYS/RETREATS, AND SUMMER RESIDENTIAL CAMPS. 3,990 GUESTS FOR A TOTAL OF 7,322 NIGHTS, 14,179 TOTAL MEALS SERVED
  2. $150,399 spent. GAP-YEAR PROGRAM-ONE LIFE A GAP YEAR IS A " BREAK " FROM FORMAL EDUCATION USUALLY BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE IN ORDER TO DEEPEN PRACTICAL,PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL AWARENESS. 31 STUDENTS FOR 9 MONTHS LODGING AND MEALS
  3. $546,903 spent. YOUTH AND ADULT DAY EVENTS AND COACH RELATED ACTIVITIES. PARTICIPATION TOTALS INCLUDE MISSION TRIPS FOR CAMPERS AND HORSE FARM ACTIVITIES. 156 SUMMER CAMPERS AND 744 COASH GUESTS.
  4. $7,402 spent. VARIOUS

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 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 December 2024.

    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 May 1989.

    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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