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Yana Ministry Inc

EIN 45-5107360 · Hackensack, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

YANA MINISTRY, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DESIGNED TO BRING HOPE AND A FUTURE TO ORPHANS AND CHILDREN IN POVERTY IN THE WORLD. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A DIFFERENT ROUTE IN LIFE FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE OFTEN CAST TO THE MARGINS OF SOCIETY. WE WANT TO TELL THEM THAT "YOU ARE NOT ALONE- AND PROVIDE THE SUPPORT, LOVE AND GUIDANCE TO MAKE THAT MESSAGE A CONCRETE REALITY.

Income
$747,873
Spending
$522,290
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
18.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
3
Volunteers
100

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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, 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)
  1. $480,929 spent. FLYING HAPPINESS PROGRAM : STUDENTS FROM A CHILDREN'S CENTER LOCATED IN SOUTH KOREA ARE INVITIED TO VISIT THE US. DURING THEIR STAY, THE STUDENTS TOUR MAJOR ATTRACTIONS, COMPANIES, CAMPUSES, AND UNIVERSITIES. THE CHILDREN ALSO SPEND TIME WITH THEIR SUPPORTERS. THE GOAL IS TO FORGE CLOSER RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE CHILDREN AND THEIR SUPPORTERS. YANA STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM(HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE): ORPHANS WHO SHOW PROMISE IN THEIR COLLEGE STUDIES ARE PROVIDED WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION IN THE US. YANA HELPS STUDENTS SECURE HOUSING, APPROPRIATE VISAS, AS WELL AS PROVODING THEM WITH COMMUNITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO ENSURE THE GREATER CHANCE FOR SUCCESS. YANA KOREA PROGRAM : THIS IS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE CONSISTENT WITH OUR MISSION IN SOUTH KOREA. LET'S BE FAMILY : AROUND 1-2 WEEKS LONG VISIT OF CHILDREN FROM KOREAN ORPHANAGES TO THE US. WE CONNECT THEM WITH LOCAL CHURCHES SO THAY CAN STAY WITH CHURCH MEMBERS AND ATTEND VBS IN THE US. PROJECT JOY : SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MONTHLY DREAM SAVINGS : A MONTHLY DONATION OF 30 USED TO ASSIST THOSE WHO HAVE AGED-OUT OF CHILDREN'S HOMES WITH NEEDED HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, AND SAFETY MEASURES. CHRISTMAS EXPRESS : TO SHARE THE JOY OF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON WITH THE KIDS IN KOREAN ORPHANAGES. WE BRING GIFTS AND CARDS FROM DONORS TO THE CHILDREN IN KOREAN ORPHANAGES. SO MUCH POTENTIAL : AROUND A WEEK-LONG VBA(VACATIONAL BIBLE SCHOOL) HELD DURING AN ANNUAL SUMMER MISSION TRIP TO KOREA. A TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS FROM THE US FLY TO KOREA FOR TWO WEEKS TO VISIT KOREAN ORPHANAGES AND RUN ENGLISH VBS FOR THEM. FLYING HAPPINESS PROGRAM : STUDENTS FROM A CHILDREN'S CENTER LOCATED IN SOUTH KOREA ARE INVITIED TO VISIT THE US. DURING THEIR STAY, THE STUDENTS TOUR MAJOR ATTRACTIONS, COMPANIES, CAMPUSES, AND UNIVERSITIES. THE CHILDREN ALSO SPEND TIME WITH THEIR SUPPORTERS. THE GOAL IS TO FORGE CLOSER RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE CHILDREN AND THEIR SUPPORTERS. YANA STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM(HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE): ORPHANS WHO SHOW PROMISE IN THEIR COLLEGE STUDIES ARE PROVIDED WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION IN THE US. YANA HELPS STUDENTS SECURE HOUSING, APPROPRIATE VISAS, AS WELL AS PROVODING THEM WITH COMMUNITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO ENSURE THE GREATER CHANCE FOR SUCCESS. YANA KOREA PROGRAM : THIS IS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE CONSISTENT WITH OUR MISSION IN SOUTH KOREA. LET'S BE FAMILY : AROUND 1-2 WEEKS LONG VISIT OF CHILDREN FROM KOREAN ORPHANAGES TO THE US. WE CONNECT THEM WITH LOCAL CHURCHES SO THAY CAN STAY WITH CHURCH MEMBERS AND ATTEND VBS IN THE US. PROJECT JOY : SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MONTHLY DREAM SAVINGS : A MONTHLY DONATION OF 30 USED TO ASSIST THOSE WHO HAVE AGED-OUT OF CHILDREN'S HOMES WITH NEEDED HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, AND SAFETY MEASURES. CHRISTMAS EXPRESS : TO SHARE THE JOY OF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON WITH THE KIDS IN KOREAN ORPHANAGES. WE BRING GIFTS AND CARDS FROM DONORS TO THE CHILDREN IN KOREAN ORPHANAGES. SO MUCH POTENTIAL : AROUND A WEEK-LONG VBA(VACATIONAL BIBLE SCHOOL) HELD DURING AN ANNUAL SUMMER MISSION TRIP TO KOREA. A TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS FROM THE US FLY TO KOREA FOR TWO WEEKS TO VISIT KOREAN ORPHANAGES AND RUN ENGLISH VBS FOR THEM.

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

  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 October 13, 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 June 2013.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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