Ireland Outreach International
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the distribution of tracts, Bibles, and other Christian literature; providing Christian training in evangelism to teams of Christian young people; and coordinating the distribution of Gospel materials and humanitarian relief.
- Income
- $665,652
- Spending
- $1.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 12.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
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. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 73% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 28% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (6)
- $491,310 spent. To preach and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to under-privileged people and assist in humanitarian relief and community development projects in Africa. This involves the development and construction of "The Haven of Hope" facility in Nigeria, which has a functioning medical hospital, the initiation of a Bible college, ongoing literature distribution warehouse, and school, comprising pre-school through high school. Also, to dig water wells in areas lacking potable water, and to package water for distribution in areas without potable water. Through these projects, thousands of peoples' lives are being impacted each year both spiritually and practically.
- $192,564 spent. To minister to the spiritual needs of people in various countries in Africa through teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ by the establishment of Emmaus Bible Centres and the training of African nationals to operate these centres from their homes. Bible courses, tracts, Gospels, Gospel DVDs, and other materials are distributed from these centres which also facilitate the showing of Gospel films and evangelism training DVDs. Additionally, leadership training and development in churches through Bible courses, preaching and teaching is ongoing. Hundreds of thousands of Gospels, literatures and Scriptures are distributed every year.
- $136,949 spent. To (1) preach and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ through home visitation and promotion of the Gospel in Ireland; (2) distribute tracts, New Testaments and Bible study courses free of charge; and (3) utilize Ireland Outreach as a vehicle for promoting evangelism, and Bible teaching.
- $105,512 spent. To (1) minister to the spiritual needs of people through counselling, hospital visitation, youth work and preaching in open air street meetings and in churches in Ireland and Northern Ireland; (2) assist in helping to revitalize existing churches and/or assist in planning for the establishment of new churches; and (3) assist in maintaining and operate an administrative base and residential facility for volunteer workers in Ireland.
- $90,349 spent. To minister to the spiritual needs of people through teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ by the distribution of Bibles, New Testaments, Gospels, Bible study courses, Gospel DVDs, and other Bible teaching materials to churches, missionaries, mission organizations, and educational institutions in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Great Britain, and other countries. Thousands of copies of these materials are distributed annually.
- (1) (Expenses 100,512 including grants of $100,512) (Revenue $0) To (1) minister to the spiritual needs of people through counselling, hospital visitation, youth work and preaching in open air street meetings and in churches in Ireland and Northern Ireland; (2) assist in helping to revitalize existing churches and/or assist in planning for the establishment of new churches; and (3) assist in maintaining and operate an administrative base and residential facility for volunteer workers in Ireland. (2) (Expenses $90,349 including grants of $90,349 (Revenue $0) To minister to the spiritual needs of people through teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ by the distribution of Bibles, New Testaments, Gospels, Bible study courses, Gospel DVDs, and other Bible teaching materials to churches, missionaries, mission organizations, and educational institutions in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Great Britain, and other countries. Thousands of copies of these materials are distributed annually.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1982.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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