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Partners in Christ

EIN 34-1500477 · Ashland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COLLABORATING WITH LATIN AMERICAN GRANTEES TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THEIR SPECIFIC CHALLENGES THROUGH ACTIVE LISTENING AND QUESTION DRIVEN UNDERSTANDING, NURTURING THEIR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.

Income
$867,793
Spending
$690,818
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
18.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
0
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$75,000, executive director

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: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.1 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 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 56% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% 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

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    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, 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. $185,180 spent. TUITION - PARTNERS IN CHRIST SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH ITS STUDENT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM HELPS PROVIDE ACCESS TO CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION BY ASSISTING WITH TUITION, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES AT PARTNER SCHOOLS, INCLUDING THE FOUNTAIN OF LIFE SCHOOL IN JUAN TOMÁS, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, THE PROGRAM ENCOURAGES SPIRITUAL GROWTH, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SPONSORS AND STUDENTS THROUGH CORRESPONDENCE, PROGRESS UPDATES, AND PERSONAL ENCOURAGEMENT. BY REDUCING FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO EDUCATION, THE PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS DEVELOP ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY WHILE PREPARING THEM TO BECOME FUTURE LEADERS IN THEIR FAMILIES, CHURCHES, AND COMMUNITIES.
  2. $185,078 spent. MISSION TRIP - PARTNERS IN CHRIST FACILITATES SHORT-TERM MISSION EXPERIENCES THAT CONNECT VOLUNTEERS WITH LOCAL MINISTRY PARTNERS IN LATIN AMERICA TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, DISCIPLESHIP, HEALTHCARE, AND OUTREACH INITIATIVES. MISSION TEAMS SERVE ALONGSIDE LOCAL LEADERS THROUGH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, CHILDREN'S CAMPS, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS, MEDICAL OUTREACH, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND MINISTRY SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES PARTNERSHIP, CULTURAL LEARNING, CHRISTIAN SERVICE, AND MUTUAL ENCOURAGEMENT WHILE HELPING ADVANCE THE GOALS OF LOCAL MINISTRIES AND COMMUNITIES. THROUGH THESE EXPERIENCES, PARTICIPANTS DEEPEN THEIR FAITH, DEVELOP A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF GLOBAL MISSIONS, AND CONTRIBUTE PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE TO ONGOING MINISTRY EFFORTS.
  3. $19,439 spent. MEDICAL MINISTRIES - PARTNERS IN CHRIST SUPPORTS COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTHCARE INITIATIVES IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL CHRISTIAN LEADERS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE PROGRAM IS THE SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE FOUNTAIN OF LIFE MEDICAL CLINIC IN JUAN TOMÁS, WHICH PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR PRIMARY CARE SERVICES, HYPERTENSION SCREENING AND MANAGEMENT, MEDICATION AND PHARMACY ASSISTANCE, HEALTH EDUCATION, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY NEEDS, AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS INITIATIVES. THE PROGRAM ALSO SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL HEALTHCARE CAPACITY THROUGH TRAINING, COLLABORATION, AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT. IN ADDITION, PARTNERS IN CHRIST FACILITATES MEDICAL MISSION TEAMS AND VOLUNTEER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE ALONGSIDE LOCAL PROVIDERS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CARE AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY HEALTH OBJECTIVES. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, THE MEDICAL MINISTRIES PROGRAM SEEKS TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES, INCREASE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES, AND DEMONSTRATE THE LOVE OF CHRIST THROUGH COMPASSIONATE CARE AND SERVICE.
  4. $165,573 spent. OTHER: GENERAL PROGRAMS, JUAN TOMAS, SPECIAL SALARIES FUND, MEDICAL INV. FUND, TEACHER DEVELOPMENT, LOGOS.

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 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 December 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 March 1986.

    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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