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Tirzah International

EIN 27-4028000 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE WOMEN AND GIRLS FLOURISH AS THEY FULFIL THE POTENTIAL WITH WHICH GOD CREATED THEM. WE PARTNER WITH WOMEN LEADERS IN THEIR OWN NATIONS TO COMBAT POVERTY, EXCLUSION FROM EDUCATION, MODERN-DAY SLAVERY, HIV/AIDS AND VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS. WE DO THIS BY HELPING WOMEN INCREASE THEIR SECURITY BY EARNING MORE INCOME, BY ADDRESSING THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL WOUNDS THEY CARRY AND BY DEVELOPING THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS. WE ALSO CULTIVATE AND EQUIP ADVOCATES WHO ARE WILLING TO USE THEIR VOICES, SKILLS, AND TALENTS TO WORK FOR GENDER EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.

Income
$388,806
Spending
$419,906
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
6
Volunteers
25

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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 98% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $163,885 spent. THE GREATEST NEED PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES THE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE OVERALL MISSION OF TIRZAH TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN TO RISE AND DISCOVER THEIR POTENTIAL. THE CORE INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT THIS MISSION AND RECEIVE FUNDING ARE MICROENTERPRISE, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND LOCAL SUSTAINABILITY. FUNDING FOR THESE PROGRAMS IS DETERMINED THROUGH LONG TERM PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL FEMALE LEADERS WHO KNOW BEST HOW TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN TO RISE FROM MARGINALIZATION INTO LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT.
  2. $68,737 spent. THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM BRINGS MENTORS AND YOUNG EMERGING LEADERS TOGETHER TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS FROM A CHRISTIAN CONTEXT TO BUILD UP THEIR COMMUNITIES, NATIONS, AND REGIONS. THIS IS A FAITH-BASED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM USING MENTORSHIP, INDIVIDUAL STUDY, WEEKLY DEVOTIONS, MONTHLY COHORT DISCUSSIONS, & PERSONAL APPLICATION WITH ACTION STEPS FOR THE HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF EACH PARTICIPANT.
  3. $54,607 spent. MICRO-ENTERPRISE: THE MICRO-ENTERPRISE PROGRAM CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN TO DISCOVER THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL WITH HOLISTIC TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR MARGINALIZED WOMEN TO LEARN HOW TO START AND LAUNCH A MICRO-BUSINESS. THE PROGRAM MAY INCLUDE HEALTH CHECK-UPS, FOOD ASSISTANCE, COUNSELLING, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN, AND RENT ASSISTANCE IN ADDITION TO THE ACCESS TO SMALL LOANS AND GROUPS SAVINGS WHERE APPLICABLE.
  4. $29,253 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS: COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMS ARE LOCALLY-LED INITIATIVES THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT THE WELLBEING AND LIVELIHOOD OF THE PEOPLE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. TIRZAH LEADS EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THESE INITIATIVES THROUGH FLEXIBLE FUNDING, MENTORSHIP, AND CONNECTION TO TIRZAH'S GLOBAL SISTERHOOD.

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? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    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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