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Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Kingdom Workers Inc

EIN 39-1656073 · Waukesha, WI

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

KINGDOM WORKERS SPREADS THE GOSPEL BY MOBILIZING CHRISTIANS TO CREATE LOCALLY SUSTAINABLE MINISTRIES ADDRESSING SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS IN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD.

Income
$6.3 million
Spending
$5.1 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
41
Volunteers
4,229
Highest pay
$174,632, president & ceo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 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 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 58% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (5)
  1. $1.4 million spent. CONSTRUCTION: 231 VOLUNTEERS SERVED 1,877 PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH OUR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED MENTORSHIP AND CONSTRUCTION TRAINING TO YOUTH. ON AN APACHE RESERVATION IN ARIZONA, WE PROVIDED DO-IT-YOURSELF HOME RENOVATION AND SPIRITUAL ENCOURAGEMENT. WE ALSO HAD MANY VOLUNTEERS WORKING IN TEAMS TO HELP CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, AND CAMPS BUILD OR RENOVATE AT A LOWER COST.
  2. $811,304 spent. DISABILITY: 1,632 VOLUNTEERS SERVED 8,877 PEOPLE ACROSS SEVEN COUNTRIES. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. SUPPORT WAS GIVEN IN A VARIETY OF WAYS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, HOME-BASED THERAPY, SUPPORT GROUPS, MODIFIED WORSHIP SERVICES, MODIFIED BIBLE STUDY GROUPS, SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND OUTINGS, DISABILITY ASSESSMENTS, AND MORE.
  3. $493,637 spent. FAMILY CARE: 310 VOLUNTEERS SERVED 736 PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES BY SUPPORTING FOSTER FAMILIES AND PEOPLE WHO HAVE, OR ARE CURRENTLY, EXPERIENCING ABUSE. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED SPIRITUAL SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT WHILE ALSO PROVIDING FOR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS IN A VARIETY OF WAYS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COOKING MEALS FOR FAMILIES, PROVIDING CHILDCARE AND TUTORING, DRAFTING SAFETY PLANS, CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH LOCAL WOMEN'S SHELTERS, PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION, AND MORE.
  4. $487,276 spent. MEROS CENTER - WORKED WITH OVER A DOZEN GLOBAL, FAITH-BASED HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS, RESEARCHERS, AND LEARNERS PROVIDING SUPPORT TO MEASURE, INNOVATE, AND SHARE INCREASED MEASURABLE IMPACT, WHILE STEWARDING MINIMAL RESOURCES. TRAINED 35 PRACTITIONERS OF COMMUNITY HEALTH MINISTRY AND PRESENTED PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS TO GRADUATES WHO WILL REACH OUT TO COMMUNITIES ABOUT FAITH AND HEALTH.
  5. $465,628 spent. WATER & SANITATION: 1,746 VOLUNTEERS SERVED 37,585 PEOPLE THROUGH GOSPEL-SHARING AND WATER & SANITATION-RELATED SERVICES. VARIOUS COMMUNITIES IN 5 DIFFERENTCOUNTRIES CAME TOGETHER TO DISCUSS THEIR COMMUNITIES' NEEDS AND ASSETS. WATER AND SANITATION PROGRAMS INCLUDED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BUILDING PIT LATRINES ANDCOVERS, BUILDING CLEAN WATER SOLUTIONS, EDUCATING OTHERS ON HANDWASHING AND SAFE WATER STORAGE, AND MORE.

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 October 13, 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 May 1994.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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