The Vine Hebron Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Vine Hebron, Inc. exists to be a Christian church that aims to raise overcoming followers of Christ (Revelation chapters 2 and 3), to establish and maintain a place where the Bible, the Word of God, is taught in all its fullness (2 Timothy 3:16); to worship the one true God; our practice is through small groups, by it the church strives to conquer our generation (irrespective of social position, possessions, ethnicity, race, age) to Christ by the propagation of the gospel of Jesus Christ, through small groups that multiply.
- Income
- $482,345
- Spending
- $502,370
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- -64.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 72%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $47,200, president/pastor
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: 35 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 82% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1596% 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
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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 (3)
- $340,496 spent. The Vine Hebron provides weekly worship services, prayer gatherings, and discipleship through LifeGroups. These services offer biblical teaching, pastoral care, and opportunities for members to grow spiritually while serving the local community.
- $58,482 spent. The church equips members and leaders through ministerial training programs, theological courses, and discipleship content. In 2024, The Vine Hebron expanded by adding its courses to the Canvas learning platform, enabling members to pursue structured formation and leadership training using one of the most widely used education infrastructures in the United States.
- $83,765 spent. The Vine Hebron conducts outreach initiatives, evangelism events, and supports missions locally and abroad. These activities include community service, evangelistic campaigns, and financial support for missionaries. In 2024, the church also launched VineCast, a podcast on Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts, expanding outreach with the message of grace to a global audience.
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? Worth knowing.
The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.
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 September 2015.
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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