Torchbearer Foundation for Missions Reconciliation and Development
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
WE SEEK TO ENSURE THAT POOR CHILDREN ALL ACROSS AFRICA ACQUIRE THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO THRIVE, EXPERIENCE GREATER FREEDOM, ACCESS TO FREE ENTERPRISE, FAITH, AND THE LOVE EXEMPLIFIED BY JESUS CHRIST. WE SEEK TO TEACH THEM TO EMBRACE THEIR RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES, NATIONS, AND ALL OF AFRICA THROUGH THESE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES BASED UPON THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. IN 2024, WE BEGAN DOING CHARITABLE WORK IN THE ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, USA METRO AREA AND HOPE TO EXPAND THIS MINISTRY TO OTHER AREAS AS FUNDING ALLOWS. THE MINISTRY WORK IN THE USA INVOLVES WORKING WITH LOCAL CHURCHES TO IDENTIFY NEEDY FAMILIES TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IN MEETING HOUSEHOLD NEEDS AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THEIR CHILDREN.
- Income
- $9,434
- Spending
- $10,684
- Reserves
- 6.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Highest pay
- $4,800, 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
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, 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 (8)
- Funding was used to purchase and distribute backpacks, books, and school supplies and uniforms for 25 orphaned children living in Akeh Village, NW District.
- Funding was provided to purchase cooking oil and rice for distribution to a group of 92 widows in Akeh Village, NW District, Cameroon. This group has been formed to provide mutual support, job and skills training, to carry out evangelistic work, and to perform community service projects in their village. Many have one or more children, and this food provides basic nutrition assistance for these families.
- Funding was provided to an orphanage in the Democratic Republic of Congo to purchase food, school supplies, and Christmas presents for the orphans in their care. These funds were also used to purchase a set of crutches for a disabled man and to provide gifts of food and household supplies for a widow with two children.
- Money was used to purchase Christmas gifts of toys and personal care items for orphaned children living in Akeh Village and the orphanage we support in the City of Limbe.
- $322 spent. Money was spent to reimburse volunteers in Cameroon for travel expenses and other miscellaneous costs to do their work.
- $219 spent. Cell phones were purchased for two volunteer coordinators in Cameroon to assist them in their ministry work.
- Scholarships were provided for the fall term for 19 children attending school in Akeh Village. The students were made up of both boys and girls, and included 4 in preschool, 11 in primary school, and three attending secondary school. All students successfully completed the term.
- Christmas presents were provided for eight needy families in the St. Louis, MO metro area. These families were identified through collaboration with the pastors from three churches who partnered with our organization. Gifts included clothing, household items, and toys for the children.
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 July 2002.
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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