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Transform African Ministries

EIN 27-4284685 · Portland, OR

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

What it says it does

To make disciples and empower them for transformation in Jesus name. The transformation is on three levels: spiritual social and econmic.

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

Reserves
10 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15
Income rose 82% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (international, $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
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.
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 December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

$81,612 spent. Spiritual Transformation: The City Church is the primary vehicle for spiritual transformation. 2025 was a year of leadership development and growth. The Youth Ministry now attracts over 300 young people monthly. Fifteen people graduated from the leadership institute. There are now 5 church plants in the Iganga and Kaliro districts. A crusade was held in eastern Uganda that drew 15,000 people over 4 days. There were 2,500 salvations and 600 chruch leaders were trained.
$225,940 spent. Social Transformation: The Fields City International School grew from 25 to 32 students now including pre-school. Happy Hearts School enrollment has increased from 102 to 173 students. A new block of 4 classrooms 2 dormitories and a playground were built. Hope House serves 12 vulnerable girls who are learning new skills such as raising chickens and tending an urban farm.
$54,398 spent. Economic Transformation: In 2025 30 young people went through the Fit For Life entrepreneurship program and started their own businesses in addition to 125 from previous years. Currently 38 businesses are running and employing 110 young people. Ten young people have been supported to complete their college education. A retreat was held in September for current Fit For Life students and alumni.

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

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.
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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2013.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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