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Disciple Nations Alliance Inc

EIN 26-0833212 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceFair60 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Disciple Nations Alliance equips followers of Jesus with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build thriving cultures, communities, and nations.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
8
Volunteers
814
Highest pay
$105,193, 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 41% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    5 of 5

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

  • 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 (5)
  1. $926,975 spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO EQUIP LOCAL CHURCHES TO MORE EFFECTIVELY REACH OUT INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES WITH THE LOVE OF JESUS AND BIBLICAL VALUES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH TEACHING AND TRAINING, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, CONFERENCES, AND PUBLISHING BOOKS AND CURRICULA AIMED AT ENVISIONING AND EQUIPPING CHRISTIAN CHURCHES WITH PRACTICAL IDEAS AND RESOURCES FOR BIBLICAL, SOCIAL, AND CULTURAL TRANSFORMATION. THE VISION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO SEE ENGAGED, CREDIBLE, HIGH-IMPACT LOCAL CHURCHES AFFECT REAL TRANSFORMATION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  2. $266,289 spent. 1,041 people completed our core training or were otherwise deeply impacted by our training resources and content.
  3. $51,249 spent. We completed and released five online videos summarizing our core training messages.
  4. $15,328 spent. We expanded and clarified the roles of our Network Development Coordinators.
  5. $4,451 spent. We released a new book and curriculum titled 10 Words to Heal our Broken World.

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 October 13, 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 June 2008.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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