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Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference Churches of God General

EIN 31-1610743 · Findlay, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Support the various ministries of Great Lakes Conference, Churches of God, General Conference and any affiliated or controlled corporations and entities related to Great Lakes Conference, Churches of God, General Conference.

Income
$670,258
Spending
$380,880
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 96%
Employees
2
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$98,700, board director - chairperson

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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 43% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

    7 of 9 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

    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 (5)
  1. $50,000 spent. Grant to Risingsun First Church of God for the purpose of purchasing a van.
  2. $29,800 spent. Grant to Sugar Ridge Church of God for the purpose of building construction and equipment.
  3. $20,000 spent. Grant to Great Lakes Conference, Churches of God, General Conference for the purpose of capital campaign consultant services for a church camp capital campaign.
  4. $160,782 spent. Sum of additional grants issued in 2025. See schedule O for full listing.
  5. Grants to Great Lakes Conference, Churches of God, General Conference include: $18,000 for supporting new churches; $15,000 for a church problem solving program; $14,908 for purchasing communication and sound equipment for church camp; $7,000 for 2026 conference expenses; $5,653 form an endowment to provide for Great Lakes Conference, Churches of God, General Conference pastors & widows. Grants to Ridgeway First Church of God include: $5,000 for back to school bash; $4,000 for fire suppression equipment. Grants to Risingsun First Church of God include: $5,000 food pantry supplies; $3,960 for sponsorship of children to attend church camp. Grants to Wharton First Church of God include: $5,000 for back to school bash; $2,000 for sound abatement; $654 distribution from an endowment for operations. Grant to Ney Church of God: $7,500 for sound system and signage. Grants to Mount Tabor Church of God: $4,000 for short-term missionary trip; $3,000 for county Bible quizzing program. Grant to Eagle Church of God: $6,999 for music ministry equipment. Grant to Hopewell Church of God: $5,000 for back to school supplies. Grant to Mount Carmel Church of God: $5,000 for outreach projects and programs. Grant to Overflow Ministries of Tiffin: $5,000 intentional leadership development. Grant to Reflection Ministries: $5,000 for sponsorship of children to attend church camp. Grant to Seville Community Church: $5,000 for "Gospel In the Park" event. Grant to Word Encounter Church: $5,000 for "Bringing Them Together" - a combined mission strategy. Grant to Mendon First Church of God: $4,000 for back to school supplies. Grant to Olive Branch Church of God: $4,000 for community outreach. Grant to Sugar Ridge Church of God: $4,000 for youth ministry equipment and promotional outreach materials. Grant to Kingdom Community Christian Ministries: $3,000 for grief support group and hygiene kits for children. Grant to Wooster First Church of God: $3,000 for Bibles and teaching materials at large community youth event. Net present value adjustment to grants payable of $5,108.

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 February 1999.

    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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