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Mentoring Timothy Inc

EIN 47-1785126 · Clinton, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MENTORING TIMOTHY IS A 10-MONTH RELIGIOUS MENTORING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG MEN WHO DESIRE TO TAKE THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST MORE SERIOUSLY.

Income
$326,102
Spending
$326,461
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$95,000, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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. $257,685 spent. MENTORING TIMOTHY IS A 9-MONTH DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM THAT MENTORS YOUNG MEN AGED 18-25 YEARS OF AGE. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP YOUNG MEN CULTIVATE A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF THE BIBLE AND LIVING WITH FELLOW BELIEVERS OF CHRIST. IN 2024, WE ENROLLED 8 YOUNG MEN FOR OUR PROGRAM AND WERE AT MAX CAPACITY. WE BELIEVE LIFE CHANGE HAPPENS WHEN MEN LIVE IN REAL, INTENTIONAL, AND TRANSPARENT COMMUNITY. OUR PROGRAM INVOLVES LEARNING PRACTICAL SKILLS, COOKING, BASIC MECHANICS, BIBLE CLASSES, HIKES AND ADVENTURES, AND AN INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE TRIP. THE LAST FOUR YEARS WE HAVE VISITED INTERCITY PROGRAMS IN ARGENTINA AND HAVE BEEN SO IMPACTED BY THE MINISTRIES THERE. OUR OFF GRID SETTING IS CONDUCIVE TO PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH HARD WORK AND COMMUNITY LIVING. OUR PROPERTY AND ENVIRONMENT PROVIDES A HEALTHY BREAK FROM OUR ME-CENTERED WORLD, LEARNING TO BE STILL BEFORE THE LORD, AND TO LIVE A COUNTERCULTURAL LIFE THAT FOCUSES ON WALKING DEPENDENTLY ON CHRIST SO THAT WE SEE OTHERS THROUGH HIS EYES. MENTORING TIMOTHY IS A 9-MONTH DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM THAT MENTORS YOUNG MEN AGED 18-25 YEARS OF AGE. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP YOUNG MEN CULTIVATE A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF THE BIBLE AND LIVING WITH FELLOW BELIEVERS OF CHRIST. IN 2024, WE ENROLLED 8 YOUNG MEN FOR OUR PROGRAM AND WERE AT MAX CAPACITY. WE BELIEVE LIFE CHANGE HAPPENS WHEN MEN LIVE IN REAL, INTENTIONAL, AND TRANSPARENT COMMUNITY. OUR PROGRAM INVOLVES LEARNING PRACTICAL SKILLS, COOKING, BASIC MECHANICS, BIBLE CLASSES, HIKES AND ADVENTURES, AND AN INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE TRIP. THE LAST FOUR YEARS WE HAVE VISITED INTERCITY PROGRAMS IN ARGENTINA AND HAVE BEEN SO IMPACTED BY THE MINISTRIES THERE. OUR OFF GRID SETTING IS CONDUCIVE TO PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH HARD WORK AND COMMUNITY LIVING. OUR PROPERTY AND ENVIRONMENT PROVIDES A HEALTHY BREAK FROM OUR ME-CENTERED WORLD, LEARNING TO BE STILL BEFORE THE LORD, AND TO LIVE A COUNTERCULTURAL LIFE THAT FOCUSES ON WALKING DEPENDENTLY ON CHRIST SO THAT WE SEE OTHERS THROUGH HIS EYES.

Source: Form 990 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 May 2015.

    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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