Bethany World Ministries Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organization operates as an outreach ministry in Zambia by offering an orphanage, medical clinic, and church planting.
- Income
- $312,867
- Spending
- $211,613
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 2.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $13,500, president
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
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 37% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% 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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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
6 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 (4)
- $96,858 spent. The ministry currently has 10 children from ages three to 17 in its orphanage called Home of Hope Orphanage. Children in the program attend school a few hours each day in order for them to learn various skills and receive education in hopes of giving them a bright future. It is this through this that Bethany World Ministries demonstrates that God loves all of his children equally and cares for them unconditionally.
- $38,349 spent. Additionally, Bethany World Ministries provides individuals in need in Zambia with basic medical care and prenatal care through operating its Clinic of Hope. This medical clinic is open daily and provides care for approximately 30 individuals each month. The ministry does have a mobile clinic in order to see those in need of medical care but who are unable to make it to the clinic. Bethany World Ministries helps bring these individuals to full health so they can serve the Lord as his disciple, thus spreading his message.
- $39,290 spent. Bethany World Ministries provides a place to worship the Lord through its Church of Hope. This church in Zambia holds regular services where Bibles are frequently passed out so believers can further their faith outside of services as well. The church also holds Vacation Bible School for young believers of Christ to develop friendships based in faith while also learning age-appropriate Biblical lessons. Bethany World Ministries also plants churches to further evangelize throughout the community in Zambia at large.
- Program Service Expenses 4,150, Grants and allocations 4,150, Revenue 0 The organization makes benevolent distributions to those in need.
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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
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 September 2024.
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.
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