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Francis Asbury Society Inc

EIN 31-1066863 · Wilmore, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DISSEMINATION OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH EVANGELISM, DISCIPLESHIP, MISSIONS, CONFERENCES, AND CHRISTIAN LITERATURE.

Income
$904,755
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
14.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
24
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$51,000, 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: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Strong: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 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 (5)
  1. $298,641 spent. EVANGELISTS FRANCIS ASBURY SOCIETY (FAS) EVANGELISTS COME ALONGSIDE ORGANIZATIONS TO LEAD EVANGELISTIC AND RENEWAL MINISTRIES. THEY EMBRACE WESLEYAN-HOLINESS THEOLOGY, MODEL A GODLY LIFESTYLE, SPREAD GOD'S LIFE-CHANGING MESSAGE, AND POSSESS REPUTATIONS AS QUALITY SPEAKERS. EXPENSES INCLUDE SALARY & STIPEND PAYMENTS TO EVANGELISTS, TRAVEL AND MEAL REIMBURSEMENTS, AS WELL AS GATHERING OF OUR FAS EVANGELISTS AND PROMISING YOUNG EVANGELISTS WHOM WE MENTOR.
  2. $202,294 spent. DISCIPLESHIP FAS IS COMMITTED TO CONNECTING LIKE-MINDED CHRISTIANS IN COVENANT RELATIONSHIPS, THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION AND SPIRITUAL RENEWAL. FAS COVENANT FELLOWSHIP IS COMPRISED OF CHRISTIANS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO MAINTAINING PURITY OF HEART AND A LIFE OF HOLINESS. THE DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY ALSO INCLUDES TITUS WOMEN (A WOMEN'S MINISTRY) AND A WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY. IN ADDITION, FAS SPONSORS RETREATS AND CONFERENCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WHICH PROMOTE FAS'S VISION AND MESSAGE.
  3. $133,261 spent. PUBLISHING IN KEEPING WITH THE MISSION OF FAS TO SPREAD SCRIPTURAL HOLINESS AROUND THE WORLD, THE PUBLISHING MINISTRY PRODUCES A VARIETY OF WRITTEN AND AUDIO-VISUAL RESOURCES. TOPICS FOCUS ON ACADEMIC, DISCIPLESHIP, AND BIOGRAPHICAL/TESTIMONIAL THEMES. IN 2024, 5800 BOOKS/PAMPHLETS/CD-DVD SETS WERE SOLD, AND OUR INVENTORY WAS SOLD AT MANY VENUES BOTH ON-LINE AND AROUND THE COUNTRY.
  4. $144,892 spent. FAS'S BUILDING IS USED BY OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY FOR GATHERINGS AND MEETINGS. FAS ENJOYS PROVIDING SPACE FOR CHRISTIAN DISCUSSION AND CELEBRATION. IN 2024, 38 GROUPS RENTED THE FACILITIES AT FAS MINISTRY CENTER; OTHER GROUPS MET FREE OF CHARGE DURING BUSINESS HOURS. EXPENSES INCLUDE OCCUPANCY AND HOSTING COSTS RELATED TO THE BUILDING RENTAL EVENTS. EXPENSES $2,209 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $0. REVENUE $4,975.
  5. OTHER PROGRAM FAS'S BUILDING IS USED BY OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY FOR GATHERINGS AND MEETINGS. FAS ENJOYS PROVIDING SPACE FOR CHRISTIAN DISCUSSION AND CELEBRATION. IN 2024, 38 GROUPS RENTED THE FACILITIES AT FAS MINISTRY CENTER; OTHER GROUPS MET FREE OF CHARGE DURING BUSINESS HOURS. EXPENSES INCLUDE OCCUPANCY AND HOSTING COSTS RELATED TO THE BUILDING RENTAL EVENTS. EXPENSES $2,209 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $0. REVENUE $4,975.

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

  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 2024.

    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 November 1983.

    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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