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Revolution5

EIN 27-4267538 · Colorado Spgs, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF REV5 IS TO DISCIPLE, TRAIN, AND DEVELOP COLLEGEAND 20-SOMETHINGS TO LOVE GOD, LOVE PEOPLE, AND LEAD WITH PURPOSE AND PERSUASION IN EVERY SPHERE OF SOCIETY. THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURES, EDUCATION EXPERIENCES, AND INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS, WE CALL OUT THE LEADER IN YOU.

Income
$630,431
Spending
$603,490
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
8
Highest pay
$62,550, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 June 30, 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. $530,610 spent. INSTITUE - DURING THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR, REVOLUTION5 LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE ENROLLED 8 STUDENTS. STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN AN AVERAGE OF NINE HOURS OF WEEKLY INSTRUCTION COVERING A BROAD CURRICULUM THAT INCLUDED WORLDVIEW, PUBLIC COMMUNICATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND GOVERNANCE. STUDENTS LIVED ON-CAMPUS IN A DORMITORY STYLE SETTING WITH FULL ROOM AND BOARD. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THEY ENGAGED IN 12 DEVELOPMENTAL TRIPS TO DESTINATIONS SUCH AS THE GRAND TETONS, UTAH, AND LOCATIONS ACROSS COLORADO. THESE EXPERIENCES WERE DESIGNED TO CULTIVATE CORE LEADERSHIP QUALITIES, SUCH AS RESILIENCE, SELF-AWARENESS, AND SERVANT LEADERSHIP. A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE OF THE YEAR WAS THE INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS TRIP TO NEPAL FROM MARCH 15-APRIL 1, 2025, WHERE STUDENTS PARTNERED WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN AID. THE YEAR CONCLUDED WITH A COMMISSIONING CEREMONY HELD IN COLORADO SPRINGS ON MAY 17, 2025.
  2. $6,703 spent. OUTREACH - REV5S OUTREACH INITIATIVES IN 2024-2025 INCLUDED FOUR WEEKEND RETREATS FOR JUNIOR HIGH, HIGH SCHOOL, AND COLLEGE STUDENTS, WITH A TOTAL OF 56 PARTICIPANTS. THESE RETREATS FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS, STRENGTHENING PEER RELATIONSHIPS, ENHANCING SOFT SKILLS, AND HELPING STUDENTS DISCOVER AND REFINE THEIR SENSE OF PURPOSE. ADDITIONALLY, REV5 HOSTED AN 8-DAY SUMMER TRIBES PROGRAM FOR NINE JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS, EMPHASIZING CHARACTER FORMATION, RELATIONAL GROWTH, AND FOUNDATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR EMRGING YOUNG LEADERS.
  3. $31,344 spent. ALUMNI - THE PURPOSE OF THE REV5 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION IS TO MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITH GRADUATES AND TO PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUED GROWTH. THE 2024-2025 YEAR ALSO MARKED THE LAUNCH OF THE SCHOOL OF WORSHIP AS AN ALTERNATE TRACK TO THE EXISTING SCHOOL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THIS PROGRAM WORKS TO MEET THE NEED FOR WORSHIP LEADERS THAT ARE NOT ONLY COMPETENT MUSICIANS BUT UNDERSTAND WHAT IT MEANS TO LEAD THROUGH WORSHIP. EIGHT ALUMNI PARTICIPATED ACTIVELY IN THE INSTITUTES PROGRAMMING BY MENTORING FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS, LEADING RETREATS, AND FACILITATING ONE-ON-ONE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENT. ADDITIONALLY, NINE ALUMNI JOINED CURRENT STUDENTS ON THE MISSION TRIP TO NEPAL, OFFERING SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE WHILE FURTHER DEVELOPING THEIR OWN LEADERSHIP THROUGH CROSS-CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 October 13, 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 June 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 July 2014.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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