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Advent Christian General Conference of America

EIN 36-2298423 · Charlotte, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Rooted in the hope of the resurrection, our mission is to: Unite churches in joyful ministry partership, Equip churches and leaders for Great Commission faithfulness, and Send workers into global gospel work.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
19.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
10
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$107,995, executive direc

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

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 58% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 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 (8)
  1. $600,233 spent. Pension Program - We administer a 403(b)(9) Church Pension Plan for our member churches. Ministers may withdraw funds or receive monthly annuity payments in accordance with IRS and Pension Plan guidelines.
  2. $596,184 spent. International Missions Program - Missions is working to establish reproducing churches among the unreached people groups of the world. Missions also encourages and equips Advent Christian churches and partners in several countries. We are continuing to expand our work with the Hadzabe and Datooga people of Tanzania, as well as ongoing outreach in 19 countries serving over 45000 members.
  3. $318,477 spent. United Ministries Program - A portion of donations from churches are distributed to each of our five regional offices for the purpose of outreach and church planting within their region.
  4. $222,604 spent. Communications Program - The Communications Office creates and distributes print and digital resources to support the denominations ministry. Its work includes producing The Witness magazine, prayer and pastor appreciation materials, Sunday school curriculum, and newsletters for churches and leaders. The department also supplies resources for church planting, leadership development, missions, and fundraising, and occasionally publishes books and booklets to equip church leaders.
  5. $177,853 spent. Leadership Development Program - Developing the next generation of Advent Christian pastors, church planters, chaplains, and missionaries. The Ministry Training Institutes (MTI) is continuing to provide training courses that are distinctly Advent Christian, along with mentorship and ministry experience at minimal cost to students. The department has also created resources for bi-vocational ministry aiding churches and pastors.
  6. $47,377 spent. Church Planting Program - This department is working to resource and enable the planting of evangelical and gospel-centered churches in under-served communities in the US and Canada. Redemption Community Church was launched in 2024 and is thriving in Clayton, NC. We're also working with churches in New Albany, IN, Garner, NC, and Miami, FL, on church plants. Several other churches are considering replanting initiatives. A church planting residency program has been set up and is seeking candidates.
  7. $23,594 spent. Convention Program - We host a Leadership Conference every three years, and in 2025 we had about 100 leaders gathered at Advent Christian Village with sessions led by guest speaker Andy Addis. Expenses for 2025 included deposits for the 2026 Triennial Convention to be held at Ridgecrest Conference Center.
  8. $14,403 spent. Women's Ministry Program - The Women's Home & Foreign Mission Society continues to provide an annual devotional guide for WHFMS groups and helps to solicit funds for special projects related to International Missions.

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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 1958.

    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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