Living Waters for Christ Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
LIVING WATER'S FOR CHRIST, INC. IS FIRMLY GROUNDED IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH AND ITS ACTIVITIES ARE FOCUSED ON REACHING OUT TO YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS AND ADULTS FOR THE EXPRESS GOAL OF BRINGING ALL TO A DEEPER RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST.
- Income
- $210,727
- Spending
- $262,604
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- -0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 0
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
Weak: 20 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 136% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 14% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 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
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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 (1)
- $262,604 spent. YOUTH IN CHRIST OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH AND THEIR PARENTS TO PERSONALLY EXPERIENCE THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST, HIS UNENDING LOVE AND MERCY, AND HIS PERSONAL CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP. OUR UNIQUE APPROACH HAS SEVERAL DIMENSIONS: ANNUAL KICK-OFF: EACH PARISH OR REGION INVOLVED IN YOUTH IN CHRIST WILL HAVE A FUN AND FOCUSED KICK-OFF EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, AS A CATALYST FOR STRENGTHENING YOUR FAITH. THE GOAL IS TO KEEP THE ENERGETIC, SPIRITUAL MOMENTUM GOING ALL YEAR, EVERY YEAR! MONTHLY MEET-UPS: HOST FAMILIES WILL WELCOME SEVERAL OTHER FAMILIES INTO THEIR HOME 1-2 TIMES PER MONTH, HAVE FELLOWSHIP AND FOOD, AND THEN DIVE INTO THE CONTENT OF THE NIGHT; VIDEO TESTIMONIES FROM CATHOLICS WHO ARE PART OF REAL FAMILIES, JUST LIKE YOURS. MEANT TO BE A RELAXED GATHERING, HOST FAMILIES NEED NOT WORRY ABOUT TEACHING CONTENT OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN ENJOYING THE GOOD NEWS AND SOME GREAT COMPANY. HOT TOPICS: WE PROVIDE WEEKLY DISCUSSION POINTS TO KEEP YOUR FAMILY'S FAITH LIFE GROWING AT HOME. COMMUNICATION IS KEY FOR ANY RELATIONSHIP, AND THESE ONCE-A-WEEK TOPICS ARE EASY TO TACKLE AT THE DINNER TABLE, IN THE CAR, BEFORE BED, OR ANY TIME YOU ARE TOGETHER! SEASONAL SERVICE: WE WILL MAKE SOME SUGGESTIONS, AND YOU PICK THE ONES THAT WORK BEST FOR YOUR FAMILY. EACH FAMILY IS ASKED TO PARTICIPATE TOGETHER IN AT LEAST ONE FORM OF SERVICE, AT LEAST ONCE PER SEASON. RISE UP RALLY: EACH SPRING, YOUTH IN CHRIST PARTNERS WITH THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BALTIMORE TO HOST A DAY-LONG MIDDLE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE OF FUN, FRIENDSHIP, AND FAITH THAT IS NOT TO BE MISSED!
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 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 October 13, 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 2024.
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 May 2014.
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 October 21, 2026.
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