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Iris Global

EIN 33-0648658 · Thompsons Stn, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IRIS GLOBAL IS A CHRISTIAN NGO COMMITTED TO FUND PROGRAMS IN UNDERDEVELOPED NATIONS AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO FIRST ADDRESS SPIRITUAL POVERTY AND SECONDLY ADDRESS PHYSICAL POVERTY.

Income
$13.2 million
Spending
$14.3 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
28
Volunteers
2,500
Highest pay
$103,150, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 8 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 September 30, 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. $9.4 million spent. MISSIONS: WE HAVE FOUND THAT AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO ACCOMPLISH OUR GOAL IS TO PAIR SHARING THE WORD WITH PROGRAMS THAT MEET THE PHYSICAL NEEDS OF UNDERSERVED AND IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES. WE SUPPORT MEDIA AND ARTS PROGRAMS COMMUNICATING THE GOSPEL. WE SUPPORT OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO HOSPITALS, PRISONS, AND VILLAGES, BIBLE DISTRIBUTION, AND ALSO PLANTING AND OPERATING CHURCHES. OUR GRANTS PROVIDE FOR THE EQUIPPING OF PASTORS TO LEAD AND HOLISTICALLY SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES. OTHER SUPPORTED PROGRAMS INCLUDE FAITH-BASED CARE FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN, DISCIPLESHIP AND MEAL PROGRAMS, "MERCY MINISTRIES" THAT PROVIDE FOR PEOPLE'S BASIC NEEDS, AND DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE PRIMARILY IN THE FORM OF FOOD AID IN TIMES OF CRISIS.
  2. $985,861 spent. CHILDREN'S SERVICES: OUR FOCUS IS ON BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY, DISEASE, AND HUNGER BY PROVIDING LOVING HOMES AND FAITH-BASED CARE TO CHILDREN. OUR GRANTS SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT RESCUE AND FULFILL THE VITAL NEEDS OF ABANDONED AND AT-RISK CHILDREN BY PROVIDING HOMES, EDUCATION, FOOD, CLOTHING, MEDICAL CARE, LOVE, AND FUN TO OVER 10,000 CHILDREN EACH DAY. OUR ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE FOR AND EMPOWER LOCAL FAMILIES AND ADULTS TO RAISE CHILDREN IN A FOREVER HOME.
  3. $1.5 million spent. EDUCATION: OUR FUNDING PROVIDES FOR GREATLY SUBSIDIZED AND FREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED STUDENTS INCLUDING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, PRIMARY, SECONDARY, LITERACY AND ENGLISH PROFICIENCY, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS. WE ALSO GRANT FUNDS TO TRAIN NATIONAL LOCAL LEADERS IN BIBLE SCHOOLS AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF IRIS UNIVERSITY IN PEMBA, MOZAMBIQUE. IN ADDITION TO SERVICING UNDERPRIVILEGED AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS WITH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, WE SUPPORT MISSIONS TRAINING SCHOOLS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE CALLED TO HOLISTIC MISSIONS WORK.
  4. $558,476 spent. CRISIS RESPONSE: IRIS GLOBAL SUPPORTS SHORT-TERM PROJECTS IN RESPONSE TO NATURAL AND MAN-MADE CRISES, WHEREIN WE PROVIDE FOR FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING, AND OTHER CRITICAL SUPPLIES. THROUGH THESE GRANTS WE ARE ABLE TO RESTORE HOPE AND SHOW THE HEALING POWER OF GOD'S LOVE IN ACTION IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIP.
  5. CRISIS RESPONSE: IRIS GLOBAL SUPPORTS SHORT-TERM PROJECTS IN RESPONSE TO NATURAL AND MAN-MADE CRISES, WHEREIN WE PROVIDE FOR FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING, AND OTHER CRITICAL SUPPLIES. THROUGH THESE GRANTS WE ARE ABLE TO RESTORE HOPE AND SHOW THE HEALING POWER OF GOD'S LOVE IN ACTION IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIP.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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