I6eight Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
LIVING FOR THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE GOOD OF OTHERS, I6EIGHT IS A GOSPEL PROCLAIMING, DISCIPLE MAKING, COMPASSION MINISTRY. WE EXIST TO INVEST IN THE PHYSICAL, RELATIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL LIVES OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF LEADING (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) (CONTINUED FROM 990 PAGE 2) THEM TO LOVE AND WORSHIP JESUS CHRIST.
- Income
- $607,256
- Spending
- $570,271
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- 3.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 300
- Highest pay
- $9,600, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 11% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a 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
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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, 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 (4)
- $374,468 spent. TRIPS & HOUSE BUILDS: INTRODUCING FAMILIES TO JESUS BY PROVIDING HOMES & DEMONSTRATING GOD'S LOVE BY SERVING TOGETHER. VOLUNTEERS FROM THE USA AND OTHER COUNTRIES COME TO PUERTO PENASCO TO WORK WITH OUR VOLUNTEERS IN MEXICO, SHARING THE LOVE OF JESUS WITH FAMILIES IN NEED OF SHELTER.
- $60,044 spent. LOVE WITHOUT BORDERS: A MINISTRY THAT PLANS, ORGANIZES, AND PARTICIPATES IN SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM MISSION TRIPS OUTSIDE OUR CAMP LOCATION OF PUERTO PENASCO. WE ASSEMBLE TEAMS OF PEOPLE TO TRAVEL TO FARAWAY PLACES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. IN 2024, I6EIGHT ALSO CONDUCTED TWO PASTOR AND BIBLE TRAINING CONFERENCES IN MEXICO TO EQUIP CHURCH LEADERS TOTALING 155 IN ATTENDANCE.
- $40,797 spent. BETTER FUTURE: THIS MINISTRY IS OUR YOUTH CENTER FOCUSED ON HELPING STUDENTS FROM ELEMENTARY TO COLLEGE AGE COMPLETE THEIR SCHOOLING. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL TUITION SUPPORT, REQUIRED UNIFORMS, SHOES, BACKPACKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, ACCESS TO A COMPUTER LAB AND A MENTOR/TUTOR FOR HOMEWORK HELP.
- $53,918 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUPPORTING GATHERING SPACES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, PROVIDING BREAKFAST FOR CHILDREN AND WORKERS, AND JOB TRAINING.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2012.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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