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Temple Ministries Cfc Inc

EIN 46-0529617 · Selden, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceWeak33 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 19% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO ORGANIZE, FORM, ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A NON-DENOMINATED CHURCH; TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE BIBLE AND OTHER RELIGIOUS WORKS AND TEACHINGS; PERFORM AND CONDUCT PRAYER AND WORSHIP SERVICES; TO TEACH; PRACTICE OF RELIGOUS RITUALS AND CEREMONIES. TO FOSTER, ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE PRACTICE OF THE RELIGIOUS BELIEFS OF THE CHURCH; TO ORGANIZE AND CONDUCT RELIGIOUS DISCUSSIONS AMONG THE MEMBERS AND WITH OTHER INDIVIDUALS AND RELIGIOUS GROUPS; TO INCREASE, FOSTER AND ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF RELIGIOUS PRINCIPLES AND IDEALS AMONG OTHERS BELONGING TO DIFFERENT FAITHS; TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH PROGRAMS TO FURTHER SUCH PRINCIPLES AND IDEALS; TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN AND FOSTER THE RELIGIOUS DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE SEEKING SUCH INSTRUCTION; TO ENDEAVOR TO INCULCATE AND MAINTAIN HIGH MORAL AND ETHICAL STANDARDS IN CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY; TO FOSTER A SPIRIT OF FRIENDSHIP AND BENEVOLENCE AMONG ALL PEOPLE AND GENERALLY TO ADVANCE THE WELFARE OF THE CONGREGATION MEMBER

Income
$409,744
Spending
$211,981
Spent on programs
19%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 48% of income.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    19% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 3 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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 May 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 (4)
  1. $40,930 spent. TO ORGANIZE, FORM, ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A NON-DENOMINATED CHURCH; TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE BIBLE AND OTHER RELIGIOUS WORKS AND TEACHINGS; PERFORM AND CONDUCT PRAYER AND WORSHIP SERVICES; TO TEACH; PRACTICE OF RELIGOUS RITUALS AND CEREMONIES. TO FOSTER, ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE PRACTICE OF THE RELIGIOUS BELIEFS OF THE CHURCH; TO ORGANIZE AND CONDUCT RELIGIOUS DISCUSSIONS AMONG THE MEMBERS AND WITH OTHER INDIVIDUALS AND RELIGIOUS GROUPS; TO INCREASE, FOSTER AND ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF RELIGIOUS PRINCIPLES AND IDEALS AMONG OTHERS BELONGING TO DIFFERENT FAITHS; TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH PROGRAMS TO FURTHER SUCH PRINCIPLES AND IDEALS; TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN AND FOSTER THE RELIGIOUS DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE SEEKING SUCH INSTRUCTION; TO ENDEAVOR TO INCULCATE AND MAINTAIN HIGH MORAL AND ETHICAL STANDARDS IN CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY; TO FOSTER A SPIRIT OF FRIENDSHIP AND BENEVOLENCE AMONG ALL PEOPLE AND GENERALLY TO ADVANCE THE WELFARE OF THE CONGREGATION MEMBERS.
  2. GENERAL FOOD PANTRY - Assistance and care for the elderly, back to school wardrobes and resources for those seeking employment, winter coats, socks, scarves, gloves for the needy and homeless.
  3. OTHER VARIOUS MINISTRIES THAT SUPPORT THE GOALS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF TEMPLE MINISTRIES CFC INC.
  4. OTHER VARIOUS MINISTRIES THAT SUPPORT THE GOALS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF TEMPLE MINISTRIES CFC INC.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 July 2014.

    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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