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Zeelo Inc

EIN 35-2687825 · Olathe, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF ZEELO IS TO SERVE, ENCOURAGE, CONNECT, SHEPHERD AND RESOURCE GLOBAL LEADERS AROUND THE WORLD, FOCUSING ON THOSE WHO LIVE AND MINISTER AMONG REMOTE PEOPLE GROUPS.

Income
$220,438
Spending
$187,549
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
11.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$106,000, director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 186% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 11 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.

  • 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, 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 (2)
  1. $172,330 spent. ZEELO PROVIDED IN-PERSON CARE, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND RESOURCES TO GLOBAL MINISTRY LEADERS SERVING IN SOME OF THE MOST REMOTE AND CHALLENGING LOCATIONS ON EARTH. STAFF TRAVELED TO REMOTE PARTS OF SOUTH SUDAN, LIBERIA, ETHIOPIA, AND TURKIYE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO CONNECT DIRECTLY WITH THESE LEADERS OFFERING SHEPHERDING, CONSULTATION, AND TANGIBLE CARE SUPPORT. OUR ROSTER OF CARE EXPANDED TO 39 LEADERS--BOTH EXPATRIATE AND INDIGENOUS WHO LIVE AND SERVE IN 16 COUNTRIES. EXPATRIATE LEADERS RETURNING TO THE U.S. IN 2024, BENEFITED FROM OUR EFFORTS TO COORDINATE SHORT-TERM HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, GROCERIES, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL NEEDS. WE ALSO ARRANGED FOR RESPITE CARE, COUNSELING, AND DEBRIEFING RETREATS FOR LEADERS AND COVERED THE ASSOCIATED COSTS, FEES AND EXPENSES.
  2. (STATEMENT 1 CONTINUED) IN ADDITION TO IN-PERSON ON-SIGHT VISITS, OUR TEAM CONDUCTED REGULAR VIRTUAL MEETINGS WITH LEADERS TO PROVIDE COACHING, PASTORAL CARE, AND STRATEGIC CONSULTATION. WE INVESTED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN CARE-RELATED PROJECTS IN REMOTE PARTS OF ETHIOPIA, INCLUDING PROVIDING SOCCER UNIFORMS FOR YOUTH IN THE OMO VALLEY, FUNDED LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR INDIGENOUS LEADERS IN LIBERIA AND CHILDREN'S WORKERS IN MADAGASCAR. BEYOND OUR REGULAR PROGRAM EXPENSES, ZEELO INVESTED OVER $30,000 INTO THE MINISTRY EFFORTS OF THESE GLOBAL LEADERS THROUGH VARIOUS NEEDED PROJECTS, AND OTHER CRITICAL NEEDS. ALL OF THIS RESULTS IN GREATER LONGEVITY AND PRODUCTIVITY AMONG LEADERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 2024.

    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 January 2021.

    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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