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Way Out Ministries Inc

EIN 33-0099523 · Hawaiian Gdns, CA

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

What it says it does

To provide Christian based youth activities, benevolence programs and middle school education to the local community.

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

Fair: 52 out of 100.

Reserves
4 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 10% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15
Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15
Income fell 17% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
81% 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

Weak: 36 out of 100.

Independent board
18 of 25
4 of 4 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
0 of 5
Reports that it does not keep 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.
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 (2)

$405,147 spent. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY, SUCH AS BIBLE STORIES AND STUDIES, CAMPING, CRAFTS AND RECREATION, FIELD TRIPS, HOLIDAY PRESENTATIONS, OUTREACH, SPORTS ET CETERA.2025 AccomplishmentsThe Way Out Ministries remains steadfast in bringing hope, help, and love to the inner city of Hawaiian Gardens. Our Resource Center continues to serve families and individuals in need each day, providing food, clothing, counseling, shelter, and connections to vital social services. Over the past year, we have sucessfully helped place many individuals experiencing homelessness into permanent housing and rehabilitation homes. Our ministry remains active with weekly worship services, programs for children, youth and adults, bi-monthly community outreaches, and impactful summer camps.We are excited to share that we have expanded our outreach to Texas with the addition of a new Resource Center in Fort Worth. This expansion allows us to serve families and individuals in Texas just as we have faithfully done in California for over four decades.As we step into 2026, we eagerly anticipate all that God will do as we continue transforming lives and strengthening communities.
BENEVOLENCE PROGRAMS TO PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE, WITH CLOTHING, FOOD, SHELTER, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER SPECIFIC ITEMS

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1985.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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