Catalyst Ministries Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CATALYST MINISTRIES, INC. ("CMI") WAS INCORPORATED TO CHALLENGE AND TEACH CHRISTIAN MEN HOW TO GROW INTO GODLY PARENTS, EQUIPPING THEM TO SPIRITUALLY TRAIN THEIR CHILDREN REGARDLESS OF THEIR CIRCUMSTANCES AND INTENTIONALLY BUILDING A LEGACY OF FAITH IN CHRIST. CMI'S MISSION IS TO BUILD A LEGACY OF FAITH BY EMPOWERING MEN TO BECOME GODLY FATHERS AND MENTORS THROUGH ENCOURAGEMENT, SPIRITUAL DISCIPLESHIP, EDUCATION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF GODLY CHARACTER. THE ORGANIZATION'S CENTERPIECE IS A FULL-TIME NATIONALLY ACCREDITED BIBLE COLLEGE AT MT. OLIVE CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX WHERE MEN STUDY THE WORD AND WORKS OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE MORALITY HE TEACHES. THEY USUALLY UNDERGO A COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION OF THEIR HEARTS THAT LEADS TO A TRANSFORMATION OF THEIR VALUES, THEIR BEHAVIOR, AND METHODS OF LEADERSHIP AND THOSE THINGS WORK TO BRING A NEW KIND OF PRISON REFORM.
- Income
- $38,421
- Spending
- $42,955
- Reserves
- 1.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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)
- $42,955 spent. MALACHI DADS--A FATHERING DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY AIMED AT RECONCILING AND RESTORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE INMATE FATHER AND HIS CHILDREN. HANNAH'S GIFT--THE ORGANIZATION TEACHES INCARCERATED MOTHERS TO FOSTER A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR CHILDREN, WHILE TAKING THE STEPS NECESSARY TO PREPARE THEMSELVES TO BUILD HEALTHY FAMILY STRUCTURES UPON RELEASE. DISCIPLESHIP INITIATIVE--BIBLE BASED PROGRAMS ARE AIMED AT SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION. FACADE UPGRADE--INMATE REENTRY WORK PROVIDED FOR COSMETIC UPGRADES TO HOUSES ON WESTSIDE HOMES.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 2024.
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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