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Living Word Ministries International

EIN 47-0809008 · Lincoln, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LIVING WORD MINISTRIES INT'L IS A NON-PARTISAN, NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRY SERVING GOVERNMENTAL LEADERS AND CITIZENS. THE MINISTRY CURRENTLY OPERATES UNDER THE NAME OF CAPITOL STUDIES. CAPITOL STUDIES' PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS RELIGIOUS. IT EXISTS TO SERVE ELECTED OFFICIALS AND THEIR STAFF MEMBERS IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA BY PROVIDING PRAYER, BIBLE STUDIES, AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FOR THEIR DAY-TO-DAY LIVES. PUT SIMPLY, ITS MISSION IS TO "SERVE CIVIL SERVANTS WITH SCRIPTURE." CAPITOL STUDIES ALSO EXISTS TO PROVIDE SOUND, BIBLICAL TEACHING ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE GOSPEL AND THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT TO CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA AND BEYOND. GOD'S WORD IS RELEVANT FOR THE WORLD TODAY, AND WE BELIEVE SERVING GOVERNMENTAL LEADERS WITH HIS WORD CAN HAVE A SAVING EFFECT. THE WORK OF CAPITOL STUDIES IS FOR THE GOOD OF ALL NEBRASKA'S LEADERS, FOR THEIR STAFF MEMBERS AND, ULTIMATELY, FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.

Income
$105,389
Spending
$99,680
Reserves
11.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Highest pay
$73,750, president

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

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)
  1. $70,873 spent. CAPITOL STUDIES PRODUCED WRITTEN BIBLE STUDY MATERIALS AND DISTRIBUTED THESE TO SENATORS AND THEIR STAFF MEMBERS ON A WEEKLY BASIS DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION AND THEREAFTER. THE MINISTRY DIRECTOR MET WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND STAFF MEMBERS EACH WEEK TO HOLD IN-PERSON GATHERINGS TO STUDY THE BIBLE.

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

  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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.

    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? 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2021.

    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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