Mike Arnold Ministries
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide humanitarian aid education and advocacy for persecuted communities and internally displaced persons IDPs with a focus on Nigeria and other crisis regions. The organization raises awareness supports refugee education programs and conducts advocacy campaigns to advance human dignity and justice.
- Income
- $135,767
- Spending
- $137,628
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $18,250, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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 (3)
- $44,320 spent. Humanitarian Support for Internally Displaced Persons IDPs in Nigeria: Africa Arise USA allocated funds to support refugee education programs in Nigeria. These funds were directed to Africa Arise International our Nigerian sister nonprofit to operate schools serving children displaced by violence and persecution. This initiative provided essential educational resources including teacher salaries classroom supplies and meals directly benefiting internally displaced children.
- $80,900 spent. Documentary Production Me & Ms. Hanatu:Aligned with our mission to raise awareness about the plight of Nigerian IDPs Africa Arise USA invested considerable effort in the production of the documentary Me & Ms. Hanatu. This film highlights the resilience and challenges faced by displaced communities in Nigeria. The production involved Nigerian artists and studios ensuring cultural authenticity and local engagement.
- $12,407 spent. Advocacy and Awareness Campaigns: Throughout the year Africa Arise USA engaged in various advocacy efforts to shed light on the humanitarian crisis in Nigeria. This included publishing blog posts and reports detailing the conditions of IDP camps organizing community outreach programs and collaborating with local leaders to promote peace and support for affected populations.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2005.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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