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Unknown Nations

EIN 38-3213457 · Comstock Park, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UNKNOWN NATIONS IS CHRISTIAN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT DELIVERS THE WORD OF GOD TO PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN AREAS OF THE WORLD THAT ARE LESS THAN 2% CHRISTIAN. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH OUR NETWORK OF INDIGENOUS LEADERS USING SOLAR POWERED AUDIO BIBLES (THE TREASURE) IN THE HEART LANGUAGE OF THE PEOPLE RECEIVING THEM, ALONG WITH DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING AND HUMANITARIAN AID.

Income
$6.3 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
28
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$158,509, chief development officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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

    9 of 9 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 June 30, 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. $2.4 million spent. DISTRIBUTION OF THE TREASURE IN THE AREA FROM 10 DEGREES TO 40 DEGREES NORTH OF THE EQUATOR (THE 10/40 WINDOW) WHERE THERE IS THE HIGHEST CONCENTRATION OF UNREACHED PEOPLE. THE TREASURE IS SUPPLIED WITH TEACHING AND LISTENING GROUPS ESTABLISHED WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF PLANTING A LOCAL CHURCH
  2. $1.3 million spent. DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING. DISCIPLESHIP CENTERS AND OUTPOSTS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED TO TRAIN THE MOST PROMISING LOCAL LEADERS TO TEACH, ESTABLISH LISTENING GROUPS AND START AN INDIGENOUS CHURCH PLANTING MOVEMENT. THIS DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING CAN RANGE FROM A 1 OR 2 DAY TRAINING SESSION TO A MULTI-YEAR PROGRAM FOR YOUTH.
  3. $502,536 spent. HUMANITARIAN AID. VERY OFTEN THE UNREACHED AREAS ARE COMPRISED OF PEOPLE LIVING AT A SUBSISTENCE LEVEL. WHEN A NATURAL DISASTER OCCURS (FIRE, FLOOD, DROUGHT, ETC.), OR DISPLACEMENT DUE TO GOVERNMENT OR GROUP PERSECUTION, IT PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE THE HANDS AND FEET OF JESUS THROUGH PROVISION OF HUMANITARIAN AID. WHILE THERE WE ARE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE AND TEACH ABOUT THE LOVE OF CHRIST.
  4. $284,538 spent. DOMESTIC EDUCATION - TEACHING ABOUT THE GREAT COMMISSION AND THE NEED FOR JESUS IN MANY PARTS OF THE WORLD.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 September 1995.

    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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