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Christian Record Services Inc

EIN 47-0405439 · Lincoln, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHRISTIAN RECORD SERVICES PROVIDES FREE CHRISTIAN PUBLICATIONS AND PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE LEGALLY BLIND.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
14 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
16
Highest pay
$96,030, vp for finan

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

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 17 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 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 (5)
  1. $846,190 spent. NATIONAL CAMPS AND OTHER DIRECT SERVICES: COORDINATE WITH NATIONAL CAMPS FOR BLIND CHILDREN TO SEND LEGALLY BLIND CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO CAMPS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. THE CAMPS GIVE BLIND YOUTH AND ADULTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO COME TO A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER, PARTICIPATE IN NEW ACTIVITIES, BUILD CONFIDENCE, IMPROVE PHYSICAL HEALTH, DISCOVER UNDEVELOPED POTENTIAL, AND LEARN OF GOD'S LOVE.
  2. $548,810 spent. MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS WHO REQUEST THEM IN BRAILLE, LARGE PRINT AND AUDIO. A SELECTION OF MAGAZINES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. THE LENDING LIBARARY LENDS MORE THAN 1,400 TITLES IN AUDIO. INSIGHT4VETS GIFTS SOLAR-POWERED AUDIO BOOK PLAYERS TO UNITED STATES MILITARY VETERANS WHO ARE BLIND.
  3. $436,346 spent. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION: THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZED POSTAL MAIL, EMAIL. SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, PERSON-TO-PERSON CONTACTS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND A PUBLICLY-AVAILABLE WEBSITE TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ABOUT BLINDNESS AND WAYS TO RELATE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO AWARDED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFIED STUDENTS.
  4. $118,382 spent. OTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AN OUTREACH MINISTRY FOR ADULTS WHO ARE BLIND. THESE DIAL-IN PRESENTATIONS STRIVE TO INFORM, ENCOURAGE, AND INSPIRE THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SESSIONS, SOCIAL MEET-AND-GREET INTERACTIONS, BIBLE GAMES, PRAYER TIME, AND MORE.
  5. OTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AN OUTREACH MINISTRY FOR ADULTS WHO ARE BLIND. THESE DIAL-IN PRESENTATIONS STRIVE TO INFORM, ENCOURAGE, AND INSPIRE THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SESSIONS, SOCIAL MEET-AND-GREET INTERACTIONS, BIBLE GAMES, PRAYER TIME, AND MORE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 November 6, 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 2025.

    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 January 1980.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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