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Grace Renewal Ministries Inc

EIN 45-0501816 · Richmond, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To educate and train young people in areas of service to their peers and community. Educate in areas of emotional, social and spiritual development, encouraging self-development, healthy lifestyles, and positive family and peer relationships through programs including bible studies, seminars and mission activities.

Income
$86,322
Spending
$84,786
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

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

Fair: 51 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

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 (2)
  1. $46,060 spent. Gideon's Army: Community Prayer Events. Prayer in school campuses, region and across the nation. iPrayonCampus: On April 6th and Sept. 7th we engaged parents, grandparents, teachers and students in greater Houston, praying for God?s love to be known at our schools! Each group united in 1 hour of prayer from 30+ school campuses, with prayer teams also joining from New York and Georgia! In April Olivia from ?Claim your Campus? partnered in our prayer walks during her tour through Texas. America Belongs to Jesus Prayer Tour! From April 3-21st for 21 days, Pastor Gideon and our intercessory team served in worship coordination and prayer support for Jesus Redeems? national prayer tour. Pastor Gideon joined Bro. Mohan C. Lazarus on a prayer tour to 21 strategic cities for 21 consecutive days. About 5,000 people attended these prayer events in person, while Jesus Redeems Ministries, mobilized one million people from 167 nations to pray and fast for the restoration and revival of the nation. IPray 4 Elections: From October 20 ? November 9th our ministry partnered with churches and Jesus Redeems Ministries to host prayer for our national elections and government in 5 states, in 17 different locations! The fervent prayers of the righteous were heard with many officials standing for Biblical values were elected into office. National Day of Prayer! Gideon?s Army ministry provided media, leadership and logistical support to mobilize prayer gatherings in 5 cities in Fort Bend County on May 2nd. These gatherings were a testament to the power of prayer, where church, government and community leaders came together in a spirit of unity and faith in Jesus Christ. God?s presence blessed these city gatherings as hundreds joined to pray! Daily Prayer for the Nation! Gideon?s Army prayer team leads strategic prayer twice daily, 6:30 am and 6:30 pm via phone call and Zoom. Praying for the Nation, Elections, Israel, Youth, Families and Revival! Missions Provided financial support to several missions in North and South India. Intercession Mission provides drug addicts with rehabilitation. 150 drug addicts served with medical treatment, lodging, meals and counseling to restore them to wellness through 9-day programs. Jesus Prays Ministries ministry to the blind. Hosted twelve monthly events; served meals, provided food and clothing donations to twenty blind individuals and their families. Peniel Mission Trust. Providing financial support to a village pastor; so he can travel and provide spiritual guidance, lead prayer groups, and teach the Bible to six village communities in South India on a monthly basis.
  2. $31,552 spent. Grace Center: Following the tent revival towards the end of 2023, plans were made to setup a tent that could be up year-round as a sanctuary for weekly services, outreach, and prayer events. By December the current Revival Tent was installed, and the Grace Center sign was re-installed after it was damaged during Hurricane Beryl. The Christmas Fiesta was the first event to be hosted in the brand-new Revival Tent! Pastor Gideon faithfully preached on how to be a follower of Jesus, and Pastor Sarah completed a teaching series on the book of Acts and the call to discipleship. Families were impacted through Sunday worship services, weekly prayer and Bible studies for women and children. Miss Sharon led a Friday evening Bible teaching, ?Kingdom Kids? for upper elementary and middle school students; and led worship. COMMUNITY OUTREACH Be the Light Youth Rally. More than 75 youth gathered on March 1-2nd to enjoy Christian music, hip hop and hear messages about God?s good plan for them, and how to follow Jesus. Many youth responded and received prayer or counsel from the ministers. This impactful weekend was a collaboration of area youth ministries; iPray on Campus. HIS Church. It Is Finished. Kintsukuroi Ministries. Never Fold. Connect Youth. Back to School Bash ? 100+ families served with free wellness checks and donations, 200+ backpacks given away to families from Needville, Richmond and Rosenberg. Each family was invited to sit under the ?tent? and enjoy some Christian praise music and hear a testimony, truth of Jesus? love and have opportunity to receive prayer. Every child received a backpack with school supplies, and all family members received clothing donations, free wellness checks, vitamins and healthcare literature. Several confessed commitment to the Lord Jesus and two took baptism! Christmas Fiesta! Saturday December 21st was a beautiful afternoon, all families who came were welcomed with Christmas cookies and a special program celebrating Jesus? birth! Several who attended were truly touched by Jesus? love through the songs, skit and volunteers. More than 200 children and their families were blessed thanks to Somebody Cares Intl and several ministry partners; It Is Finished, Connect Youth, Filling Station Church! WEEKLY FELLOWSHIP, TEACHING and WORSHIP Members and guests gather Sundays @ 10:30 am for a time of worship, Bible teaching and fellowship Ministry to our young people includes Friday evening Kingdom Kids bible lesson time, and a special trip to the Claim Your Campus youth conference in Dallas. Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm, Grace Center hosts a prayer service. Friday Night Prayer meets monthly.

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

  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 2024.

    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 November 2004.

    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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