Marcella Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ENNOBLING WOMEN BY RESHAPING OUR VIEW OF WOMEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCRIPTURE. RESHAPING THE WAY WOMEN VIEW THEMSELVES AND HOW THE FAITH COMMUNITY VIEWS THEM.
- Income
- $81,599
- Spending
- $82,956
- Reserves
- 1.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Highest pay
- $59,821, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 22% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (2)
- $46,504 spent. Our organization offers theological and preaching training to enhance understanding of religious studies and sermon delivery skills. The programs cover biblical studies church history theology and pastoral care equipping participants for religious roles or personal growth. Training emphasizes effective communication scripture interpretation and community engagement to empower individuals for service.
- $1,828 spent. Our nonprofit offers Bible study programs for spiritual growth and community bonding. Participants engage in scripture study discussions and relationship-building with like-minded individuals through small groups lectures and workshops to apply biblical teachings in daily life fostering stronger connections with God and the community.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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