Passes our checks

Wiseman Ministries Inc

EIN 26-1524401 · Longview, TX

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

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS SPREADING THE LOVE OF GOD THROUGH MUSIC, HOUSING AND OUTREACH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

Reserves
0 of 35
Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20
It owes 16% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15
Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15
Income fell 9% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
70% 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

Weak: 21 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

Independent board
5 of 25
0 of 10 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.
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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)

$838,954 spent. A 150-ACRE INCOME-PRODUCING COMMERCIAL BLACKBERRY FARM WITH HOUSING FOR UP TO 40 MEN AND PLENTY OF ROOM TO GROW. THIS FARM ALLOWS OUR RESIDENT TO EXPERIENCE RESTORATION AND RECOVERY.
$387,932 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SHORT-TERM HOUSING FOR MEN WHO ARE WITHOUT A HOME. AT ANY ONE TIME THERE ARE UP TO 30 INDIVIDUALS IN THE PROGRAM WORKING THROUGH ADDICTIONS AND OTHER LIFE CHALLENGES.
$375,542 spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A RESALE SHOP RESELLING DONATED ITEMS AND CRAFT ITEMS CREATED BY THE MEN IN THE PROGRAM. THE SHOP IS OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK AND PROVIDES LOW COST ITEMS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
$173,715 spent. OTHER

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2013.
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 June 2014.
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.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.