Kings Ransom Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
KRF dedicated to serving people in need, especially families and children worldwide. They seek to reflect the character of God by direct humanitarian activities. The foundation supports many individuals and organizations around the world who provide food, shelter, water, medical aid, spiritual care, education, and life skills. KRF and its volunteer board members share common values for responsible stewardship and financial accountability with the spirit of excellence.
- Income
- $2.5 million
- Spending
- $3.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- 2.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 94%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 1
- Highest pay
- $59,000, finance administrator
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: 51 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 19% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% 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
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 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.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
0 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 (1)
- $2.8 million spent. 2024 Program Service Accomplishments: Reached over 1.75 million individuals globally with life-saving food, clean water, services, and critical resources. Feeding Programs: Provided meals to over 125,000 individuals in Nicaragua, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, and Pakistan through feeding centers and community-based outreach. Supported feeding programs for the elderly in the United States, delivering food and care to vulnerable seniors. Supplied emergency food and aid to over 15,000 individuals in Israel. Funded food provision for an organization serving mentally and physically disabled individuals in Central Asia. Orphan Care and Education: Supported orphanages and educational centers in Belize, India, and Kenya, delivering housing, meals, and education. Provided ongoing care and support for over 1,300 orphans, emphasizing long-term sustainability. Anti-Trafficking and Recovery Services: Funded multiple organizations working in the rescue, shelter, feeding, and restoration of over 1,000 survivors of child sex trafficking, primarily girls and young women. Clean Water Initiatives: Drilled water wells in Africa and the Middle East. Distributed clean water filters and solutions globally, helping over 1.6 million individuals gain access to safe drinking water. We are honored to work alongside many dedicated partner organizations and are deeply grateful to our generous donors whose continued support makes this global impact possible.
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? Worth knowing.
The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.
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 September 2009.
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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