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Haiti Teen Challenge

EIN 37-1578706 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Building godly leaders of integrity so Haitians are empowered to restore THEIR nation for God's glory.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
4
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$107,996, ceo/president

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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 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 (1)
  1. $2.1 million spent. HTC is the only Haitian-led 18-month Christian residential discipleship and development program for troubled young Haitian men and women (ages 16-24). Through the power of God's word and the Holy Spirit, addictions and harmful sexual and violent behaviors are broken, incarcerated youth are ministered to, and relationships with God, others, and themselves are restored. Students are taught life skills, equipped to live with dignity, provided scholarship opportunities for a University Degree or Vocational Certification, then mobilized to serve their nation, and sustained and mentored through the local church.HTC partners closely with Rendez-Vous Christ Church (RVC). RVC was started in 2016 to serve HTC graduates who were rejected by the local church because of their past. Today, they serve as church leaders, Sunday school teachers, welcomers, and small group leaders. Before the political instability, RVC served over 5,000 Haitians each week through services at four campuses. Through social media and broadcasts across Haiti, RVC's messages reach an additional 1,500,000 people.Launched in September 2025, the Haiti Teen Challenge Prison Program provides spiritual, legal, psychological, and psychosocial support to individuals within Haiti's prison system. Through a holistic approach, the program seeks to address emotional, relational, and spiritual needs while helping participants rediscover hope and purpose. Through mentorship, discipleship, rehabilitation services, and the support of dedicated partners, men and women are finding renewed dignity and opportunities for lasting transformation. Early outcomes have already includedbaptisms, family reunification efforts, and steps toward successful reintegration.In 2025, we granted over $500,000 to DJH Fondation to purchase the Women's Center. This purchase will secure the women's program well into the future.TRANSFORM: Through the power of the Holy SpiritDuring their time at HTC, students break the cycle of addiction and dependencies, all while reading and studying the word of God. They will confront their pasts and embrace God's new design of family. During their 18-month program, they are taught new life skills and serve in the community.- Restore relationships with God, self, and others.- Break addictions, fatherlessness, and dependencies.- Pursue God's design for their lives and families.EQUIP: To build a life of dignity and enable lasting changeEach student's skills, abilities, and gifts are identified. Students apply biblical principles to their daily lives, rebuilding their lives and families according to God's design. After graduation, scholarship opportunities are available for vocational or trade training or a university degree.- Cultivate character that reflects Godliness and stewardship.- Build "fraternity" within each class for support, accountability, and encouragement during and after the program.- Teach life skills and provide vocational/university scholarship opportunities to support themselves and their families.MOBILIZE: To build a new HaitiHaiti Teen Challenge graduates understand it is their responsibility to bring healing to their nation. Through their authentic testimonies of the Holy Spirit, they are witnesses to God's love and transformation. Through their stewardship and Christ-like service, they are replacing disorder with God's order in their families and communities.- Teach and model servanthood.- Provide community outreach and service opportunities.- Restore communities through strategic partnerships.SUSTAIN: To grow a relationship with Christ and connect this generation to JesusWith the support of the HTC staff, RVC Church (held at the HTC Center) and Mentors and Alumni are catalysts for significant change in their communities.- Mentor and model how to live a Godly life and how to reenter their communities.- Empower the youth to build thriving local churches.- Link influencers to elevate change.- Change the path of the next generation.2025 OUTCOMES- Served 500+ students and graduates and 700+ incarcerated men and women- 95% accepted or renewed their commitment to Christ- 98% of students graduated from Men's or Women's program- 101 graduates enrolled in Universities or Vocational Schools- 400 Active Alumni- 19 Interns gaining leadership experience

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 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 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 October 2009.

    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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