Debra George Ministries
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 45% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Debra George Ministries mission is to globally train Soul Winners and take teams into the darkest areas of major cities. Where we share the message of Salvation and the Love of Christ Jesus to individuals from all walks of life. We also do outreaches to the homeless, addicts and prostitutes, handing out U Matter bags filled with hygiene items, snacks, local church information. Teams talk with and pray with them. Our Goal is give them hope to come off the streets and get plugged in with local churches and community resources.
- Income
- $360,553
- Spending
- $389,769
- Spent on programs
- 45%
- Reserves
- 6.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 85%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 1
- Highest pay
- $82,945, 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: 62 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1545% 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
Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 252 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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 (2)
- $120,514 spent. Speaking: In 2024, the ministry trained up 1,194 Soul Winners, led 9,818 individuals in the Salvation Prayer, and 5,764 individuals received prayer. Additionally, Debra attended several conferences, preached in Churches across the U.S. proclaiming the good new of Jesus Christ and sharing what her ministry is doing in reaching the lost.
- $54,743 spent. Outreach: Debra George Ministries has aired Debras program Run the Streets with Debra on Faith TV in the US, UK, and Africa. As well, Run the Streets with Debra can be viewed on YouTube. Our Social media is sent out daily informing our audience through Instagram and Facebook what Debra George Ministries is doing. Debra also encourages the audience with scripture and words of encouragement through the Word of God. Debra also released her newest book Soul Chaser, along with a Workbook and matching T-Shirt. Debra George Ministries is all about the heart of God in reaching Souls for Gods kingdom.
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 October 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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