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516 Now Inc

EIN 45-4690197 · Spartanburg, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak38 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BUILD HOLY, PROSPEROUS, AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD BY WORKING TOGETHER WITH PEOPLE IN OUR TARGET COMMUNITIES TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS THAT GLORIFY GOD.

Income
$192,333
Spending
$141,168
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

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 84% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% 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: 38 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $96,436 spent. WE ALSO ANSWERED THE CALL OF MATTHEW 5:16 TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE IN NEED BY WORKING TOGETHER WITH OUR TARGET COMMUNITES SPONSORING EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES IN EACH OF THE COUNTRIES WE WORK IN. WE TRAIN SINGLE MOTHERS IN SEWING AND COSMETOLOGY. IN NICARAGUA WE SPONSOR PASTORAL CONFERENCES PROVIDING TRAINING IN THEOLOGY, BIBLICAL STUDY, CHURCH PLANTING AND GROWTH, FAMILY CARE AND COUNSELING SO THAT PASTORS ARE ABLE TO FULFILL THEIR CALLING AND MORE EFFECTIVELY OPERATE THEIR CHURCH. THESE LOCAL CHURCHES ARE THE CENTRAL POINT OF THE OTHER WORK THAT 516NOW DOES IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.
  2. $22,565 spent. WE ANSWERED THE CALL OF MATTHEW 5:16 TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE IN NEED BY WORKING TOGETHER WITH OUR TARGET COMMUNITES BY CONTINUING A VERY SUCCESSFUL SSK PROGRAM IN EL SALVADOR, PALACAGUINA AND DIRIAMBA NICARAGUA SERVING OVER 200 CHILDREN. THE SPONSORSHIPS PAY FOR UNIFORMS, SHOES, BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES.
  3. $20,621 spent. WE ALSO ANSWERED THE CALL OF MATTHEW 5:16 TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE IN NEED BY WORKING TOGETHER WITH OUR TARGET COMMUNITES BY CONTUING SUPPORT THROUGH OUR MICRO-FINANCE PROGRAMS. WE OPERATE THESE PROGRAMS IN EL SAVADOR, THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND BELIZE. EL SALVADOR MICRO LOANS ARE GIVEN TO WOMEN WHO HAVE GRADUATED TRAINING PROGRAMS IN COSMETOLOGY OR SEWING TO HELP THEM OPEN AND OPERATE A SMALL BUSINESS WITH THEIR TRADE. IN BELIZE, LOANS ARE MADE TO PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY TO HELP WITH FARMING, SMALL BUSINESS, RETAIL STORES. IN THE DR, LOANS ARE MADE THROUGH LOCAL HAITIAN CHURCHES TO PASTORS SO THEY HAVE A MEANS OF SUPPORT. JOBS IN THE DR ARE DIFFICULT TO FIND, THE MICRO LOANS ALLOWS THEM TO BUY PLANTS TO BEGIN A SMALL FARM, LIVESTOCK, OR ITEMS TO RESELL.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2012.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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