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Christ Reigneth Chapel

EIN 27-2974257 · Uppr Marlboro, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak21 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHRIST REIGNETH CHAPEL IS A NONPROFIT RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO CONDUCT CHRISTIAN WORSHIP SERVICES, DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND OTHER MINISTRY ACTIVITIES. PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES, PRAYER MEETINGS, AND BIBLICAL INSTRUCTIONS

Income
$73,625
Spending
$74,409
Reserves
-23.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$36,000, general overseer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 21 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 30% on the year before.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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.

  • 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, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. DELIVERANCE & ANOINTING WORSHIP SERVICES: CHRIST REIGNETH CHAPEL CONDUCTS WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES, ADULT AND CHILDRENS SUNDAY SCHOOL, FRIDAY PRAYER MEETINGS, AND A MONTHLY ANOINTING AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE, PROVIDING BIBLICAL INSTRUCTION, CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP, PRAYER, PASTORAL COUNSELING, AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM SERVES INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY PROMOTING SPIRITUAL GROWTH, ENCOURAGING REGULAR WORSHIP AND PRAYER, PROVIDING CONFIDENTIAL PASTORAL GUIDANCE DURING PERSONAL AND FAMILY CHALLENGES, AND FOSTERING A SUPPORTIVE FAITH COMMUNITY THROUGH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP AND VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION. A KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT HAS BEEN THE CREATION AND GROWTH OF A YOUTUBE CHANNEL ALLOWING VIEWERS WORLDWIDE TO FOLLOW THE MINISTRY WORSHIP SERVICE ONLINE.
  2. EVANGELIZATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH: THE CHURCH CONDUCTS A VOLUNTEER-LED COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM, PRIMARILY FROM MAY THROUGH NOVEMBER, TO INFORM LOCAL RESIDENTS ABOUT ITS WORSHIP SERVICES, BIBLE STUDIES, PASTORAL COUNSELING, PRAYER SUPPORT, AND OTHER MINISTRY ACTIVITIES. VOLUNTEERS DISTRIBUTE INFORMATIONAL LITERATURE, VISIT NEIGHBORHOODS, AND ENGAGE IN PERSONAL CONVERSATIONS TO INVITE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CHURCHS PROGRAMS. THE MINISTRY INCREASES COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF THE CHURCH WHILE ENCOURAGING VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
  3. YOUTH AND CHILDRENS MINISTRY: THE YOUTH AND CHILDRENS MINISTRY PROVIDES AGE-APPROPRIATE BIBLICAL INSTRUCTION, PRAYER, SCRIPTURE MEMORIZATION, GROUP DISCUSSIONS, BIBLE QUIZZES, AND PARTICIPATION IN WORSHIP SERVICES TO PROMOTE THE SPIRITUAL, MORAL, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH. THE PROGRAM ENCOURAGES REGULAR BIBLE STUDY, PRAYER, CHRISTIAN CHARACTER, RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING, FAMILY INVOLVEMENT, AND SERVICE TO OTHERS WHILE HELPING PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION AND LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE CHURCH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 November 6, 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 April 2011.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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