Choose to Invest Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To invest in and mobilize the next generation by teaching them to know Jesus and to make him known, modeling a surrendered life, and providing transformative experiences.
- Income
- $394,763
- Spending
- $398,054
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 2.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $34,000, director
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: 58 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 19% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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
Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 5 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
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep 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
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 (1)
- $338,345 spent. Rejoice Project continued working toward the vision to empower church leadersserving vulnerable communities to transform lives, restore hope, and multiply disciples in the following areas: Pastor Training - We were able to provide training and group learning sessions for roughly 110 pastors and church leaders (representing more than 55 churches) in various communities. We worked on the following topics; Soul Care, Effective Church Leadership, and Recovery Ministries. Pastors met monthly throughout the year to discuss what they were learning and how to practically apply new concepts or practices to their church ministries. Three group leaders were also trained to travel and facilitate the same trainings in other communities. Education - Virtue-base curriculum continued to be taught in more than 18 schools, reaching more than 8,000 students. Rejoice Project leaders developed additional virtue lessons and printed a curriculum book for leader training and facilitation guides. Headmasters, teachers, and pastors provided positive feedback on the changes of attitudes, behavior, and school performance in schools that allowed Rejoice Project leaders to facilitate. Safe, Clean Water Project - 200 water ?lters were distributed in 2024, providing safe clean water, hygiene training, and follow up visits to an estimated 1,000+ people in rural villages. The Water Ambassador team grew to 8 and they continued receiving training to be empowered to lead the ?lter distributions and follow up visits independently. Filter recipients reported saving a significant percentage of their monthly income because of the direct health benefits of safe clean water. The additional savings have been applied toward school fees, food, and even some micro-business opportunities involving chickens, livestock, and gardening. Short-term Mission Trips - Rejoice Project trained and facilitated two short-term trips for 18 U.S. participants who were able to engage in ministry and provide elements of training and encouragement in efforts to empower leaders. Trip participants reported positive experiences and have helped advocate for Rejoice Project upon their return to the U.S.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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