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Signposts Ministries

EIN 27-3077907 · Indian Trail, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak3 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SIGNPOSTS MINISTRIES' MISSION IS TO SERVE FAMILIES THAT HAVE CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS OR DISABILITIES, BOTH LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY, FOR THE GLORY OF GOD, THROUGH COMPASSIONATE, GODLY CARE, IN A MANNER THAT SERVES THE WHOLE PERSON. WE STRIVE TO MINISTER TO FAMILIES AND MEET THEIR NEEDS, TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY, IN ALL OF THESE AREAS: SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND SPIRITUAL.

Income
$14,744
Spending
$66,682
Reserves
-24 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%

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

Financial health

Weak: 3 out of 100. Higher than 1% 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

    2 of 20

    It owes 81% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 352% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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)
  1. $60,282 spent. ASSISTED IN TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR DOCTORS TO NORTHERN AFRICA; SENT MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO NORTHERN AFRICA; ASSISTED IN SURGERY EXPENSES FOR PATIENTS IN NORTHERN AFRICA; DISTRIBUTED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO FAMILIES DOMESTICALLY; SENT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO EL SALVADOR; HOSTED COMMUNITY EVENTS AT OUR BUILDING FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS AND OPENED A CO-WORKING SPACE FOR OTHER NONPROFITS, HEALTHCARE, AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS; HELPED FAMILIES WITH GUIDANCE IN WORKING WITH MEDICAID AND LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEM IEP PROGRAMS; MAINTAINED UPDATED INFORMATION ON WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK TO HELP FAMILIES KEEP UP WITH CURRENT MEDICAL STUDIES AND INNOVATIONS; LOANED AND DONATED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO LOCAL CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS; PARTNERED WITH UNION COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM TO HELP EC STUDENTS MEET COURSE REQUIREMENTS; OPENED SPACE TO OTHER NONPROFITS, SUCH AS INNOVATIVE APPROACHES, FOR MEETINGS; OFFERED FREE SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS OVER THE SUMMER.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2014.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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