Goya Ministries Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
GOYA Ministries provides for the physical, spiritual, and educational needs of thousands of children living in the poorest parts of Kenya.
- Income
- $937,071
- Spending
- $894,866
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- 3.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 79%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 100
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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 47% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1596% 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
Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 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.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
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 (6)
- $289,395 spent. Ngong key initiatives included: * Continued monthly support for staff salaries, utilities, and facility maintenance. * Multiple phases of construction for short-term missionary housing and additional payments to support infrastructure construction. * Classroom furnishing and repairs, including desks, chairs, lockers, and bunk beds for junior high and elementary schools. * Agricultural development projects, including irrigation systems, hay purchases, and livestock shelter improvements. * Facility upgrades such as new water tanks, towers, and ongoing road repairs. * Setup of a technical engineering and science lab. * Medical assistance including surgeries and exams.
- $169,931 spent. Magadi: Purchased a tractor, generator, farm implements, and additional construction hand tools; performed exploratory work for an additional well, began building a water reservoir, constructed a student dorm and equipment shed, relocated solar panels, installed water tower, water tanks, and road culverts.
- $88,350 spent. South B key areas of focus included: * Staff salaries and program materials for youth and orphan support. * Purchase of existing housing units to expand facilities.
- $274,853 spent. Short-term missions trips
- $27,700 spent. CapEx and operations expenses for Homa Bay, Siaya, and transportation for all sites. GOYA allocated funds to Homa Bay to support local operations, primarily assisting ministry partners with essential operations support. In Siaya, GOYA allocated funds to support operations and in church planting through new church construction. For all sites, GOYA invested funds to support medical and dental care for students and staff, including surgeries and specialized treatments. Funds were also allocated to university and vocational student scholarships to those pursuing post-secondary education, continuing GOYA's investment in long-term individual empowerment.
- $9,045 spent. Bank fees and other charges
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 March 2008.
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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