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Lazarus Ministries Inc

EIN 33-1207955 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MEETING RELATIONAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS.

Income
$175,998
Spending
$168,955
Reserves
15.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$65,500, executive director

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 31, 2025, 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 October 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 (4)
  1. $52,280 spent. OUTDOOR EVENTS / HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES - WE HAD FOUR EVENTS THAT HAD EXPENSES THIS FISCAL YEAR: OUR CHRISTMAS DINNER, SUPER BOWL PARTY, HEALTH DAY, AND 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. AT OUR CHRISTMAS DINNER, 233 GUESTS AND VOLUNTEERS CELEBRATED THE HOLIDAY SEASON EATING A FESTIVE MEAL AND SINGING CHRISTMAS CAROLS TOGETHER. AT OUR SUPER BOWL PARTY, 209 GUESTS AND VOLUNTEERS ATE CHILI AND WATCHED THE BIG GAME TOGETHER. AT OUR HEALTH DAY, 602 GUESTS AND VOLUNTEERS ATTENDED AS WE PROVIDED FREE MEDICAL CHECK-UPS, VISION AND DENTAL SCREENINGS, FOOT CARE, AND OTHER RESOURCES. THROUGH THIS COORDINATED EFFORT AMONG OUR VOLUNTEERS AND OTHER MEDICAL & MINISTRY PARTNERS, OUR GUESTS FROM THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY RECEIVED IMPORTANT MEDICAL ATTENTION AND CARE TO HELP MEET THEIR NEEDS. OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT WAS HELD IN FY25 (NOVEMBER 2025), BUT THERE WERE SOME PRE-EVENT EXPENSES.
  2. $35,802 spent. WEEKLY STREET MINISTRY/DIRECT CLIENT ASSISTANCE - VOLUNTEER TEAMS IN ATLANTA TAKE DRINKS AND A DESIRE TO CONNECT WITH HOMELESS ON THE STREET TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, MEET IMMEDIATE NEEDS, AND REFER THOSE THAT WANT HELP TO LONG TERM PROGRAMS TO OUR SERVICE PROVIDER PARTNERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY BY PROVIDING CLOTHING, FOOD, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RENT, TRANSPORTATION, MEDICAL COSTS, AND OTHER EXPENSES.
  3. $26,782 spent. DC MINISTRY - OUR LAZARUS SERVICES IN THE WASHINGTON DC AREA DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: A SUPER BOWL PARTY IN FEB. 2025 WITH FRIENDS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WHERE FOOD AND DRINKS WERE PROVIDED DURING THE GAME; RESUME WORKSHOPS TO ASSIST WITH RESUMES AND JOB APPLICATIONS, AND CONTINUED CARE FOR UNDER RESOURCED NEIGHBORS THROUGH PURCHASING AND DELIVERING NEEDED GROCERIES, SUPPLIES, AND WATER. FINALLY, THERE WAS ALSO A NEW DC HEALTH FAIR EVENT IN OCTOBER 2025 THAT PROVIDED VALUABLE HEALTH RESOURCES.
  4. $5,078 spent. JOB TRAINING / EDUCATION - LAZARUS TRAINS VOLUNTEERS THROUGH OUR ENGAGING HOMELESSNESS CLASS, AND PROVIDES JOB TRAINING AND LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION DIRECTLY TO MEMBERS OF THE HOMELESS POPULATION. THESE CLASSES EQUIP VOLUNTEERS TO BETTER CONNECT WITH MARGINALIZED NEIGHBORS IN THEIR COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 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 October 13, 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 October 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 May 2008.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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