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The National Center for Life and Liberty Inc

EIN 46-0765715 · Largo, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MINISTRY SERVES TO PROTECT AND DEFEND THE BIBLE-BASED VALUES UPON WHICH OUR NATION WAS FOUNDED: CHURCH LIBERTIES, PARENTAL LIBERTIES, INDIVIDUAL LIBERTIES, AND ISSUES OF LIFE.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$5.0 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
29
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$243,220, president

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 (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 71% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% 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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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. $3.2 million spent. PROVIDE CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES LEGAL SERVICES AND ADVICE ON BUSINESS MATTERS THAT AFFECT THEIR MINISTRY AND AT TIMES PROVIDE SPIRITUAL COUNSELING. WE SEEK TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE THEIR CHRISTIAN FAITH AS THEY CHOOSE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF THOSE WHO SEEK TO HONOR GOD. WE PROVIDE A FREE LEGAL HOTLINE OFFERING 24-HOUR ACCESS TO LEGAL HELP IN CASES REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ACTION. FOR LEGAL ISSUES OR QUESTIONS THAT ARE NOT EMERGENCIES WE PROVIDE COUNSEL IN PERSON, BY PHONE, OR BY EMAIL COMMUNICATION BASED ON THE NEED, THE URGENCY OF THE SITUATION AND THE RESOURCES WE HAVE AVAILABLE.PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO PARENTS SO THEY CAN EDUCATE AND RAISE THEIR CHILDREN IN A MANNER IS BEST FOR THIER FAMILY. WE PROVIDE A FREE LEGAL HOTLINE OFFERING 24-HOUR ACCESS TO LEGAL HELP IN CASES REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ACTION. FOR LEGAL ISSUES OR QUESTIONS THAT ARE NOT EMERGENCIES WE PROVIDE COUNSEL IN PERSON, BY PHONE, OR BY EMAIL COMMUNICATION BASED ON THE NEED, THE URGENCY OF THE SITUATION AND THE RESOURCES WE HAVE AVAILABLE.PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO ENSURE THE RIGHTS OF THE DISABLED, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES ARE PROTECTED, THEIR RIGHT TO LIFE PRESERVED, AND THEY ARE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT, REGARDLESS OF THEIR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL CONDITION. WE PROVIDE A FREE LEGAL HOTLINE OFFERING 24-HOUR ACCESS TO LEGAL HELP IN CASES REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ACTION. FOR LEGAL ISSUES OR QUESTIONS THAT ARE NOT EMERGENCIES WE PROVIDE COUNSEL IN PERSON, BY PHONE, OR BY EMAIL COMMUNICATION BASED ON THE NEED, THE URGENCY OF THE SITUATION AND THE RESOURCES WE HAVE AVAILABLE.

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 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 2024.

    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 September 2013.

    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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