Reaching Up
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS: A)INTRODUCING YOUTH TO AND EDUCATING THEM ABOUT THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST; B)INVOLVING YOUTH IN ACTIVITIES AND AREAS OF SERVICE THAT WILL ADDRESS, RESPOND TO, AND IMPROVE NEEDS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND CHURCH; C)COOPERATING WITH AND SUPPORTING OTHER PROJECTS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ORGANIZED AND OPERATED FOR SIMILAR PURPOSES; AND D)SUPPORTING, ENCOURAGING, AND FACILITATING THE SPREAD AND GROWTH OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.
- Income
- $125,322
- Spending
- $114,864
- Reserves
- 7.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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)
- $114,864 spent. REACHING UP MINISTRIES CREATED BRIDGES OF ACTION TO SUPPORT THE UNDERSERVED AND TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY. REACHING UP MINISTRIES DISCOVERED THAT IN ORDER TO SUPPORT AND EDUCATE YOUTH, THE WELLNESS OF THE ENTIRE FAMILY MUST BE CONSIDERED AND SUPPORTED. REACHING UP MINISTRIES HAS BEEN ABLE TO ACHIEVE THIS BY CREATING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS GAPS AND UNMET NEEDS THAT FAMILIES HAVE IN THE COMMUNITY. IT THEN FORMED COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH PROFESSIONALS, SCHOOLS, OTHER FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS TO ASSIST IN ADDRESSING THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS, SO IT CAN ENSURE THAT EACH FAMILY HAS ACCESS TO QUALITY SUPPORT AND SERVICES. THROUGH THOSE PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS, REACHING UP MINISTRIES AFFIRMS THAT EACH YOUTH HAS TOOLS IN ORDER TO SUCCEED.
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
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 2024.
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 May 2012.
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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