On Campus Ministries
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF ON CAMPUS MINISTRIES IS TO REACH AND DISCIPLE THE YOUTH OF OUR COMMUNITY AND TO BE CARING AND SUPPORTING MENTORS TO THEM. WE EARNESTLY DESIRE TO EQUIP THEM WITH A TRUE AND LASTING RELIANCE ON GOD AND ENABLE THEM TO REACH OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $411,588
- Spending
- $406,934
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- -0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 48%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $96,500, secretary
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
Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 205% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 27% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 252 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $254,140 spent. Squatch's is a program that sells ice cream products and coffee products to the public, with all proceeds going to the Sozo Student Center, Squatch's is completely run by volunteers. In addition Squatch's provides skills and on the Job training for high school youth students.The training included customer service skills, cash register skills and barista skills.
- $64,816 spent. THE SOZO STUDENT CENTER IS ON CAMPUS MINISTRIES PROGRAM FOR THE ORGANIZATION. WE HOST AROUND 300 STUDENTS A WEEK. WE PROVIDE RESOURCES, RECREATION AND RELATIONSHIP FOR THE STUDENT. THE STUDENT CENTER IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EACH WEEK and provide a safe place for students to hang out, do their homework and receive mentorship and tutoring. We provide recreation in the form of a pool table, ping pong table, foosball table and video games. Through the center, we have also provided meals for insecure students by hosting meals and provided pre packaged food for the students. In addition we have hosted talent nights, Karaoke nights and video game tournaments for the students. The Sozo student cente hosts a weekly youth meeting that include games, worship and Bible study. We also hosts events like Halloween/ Harvest parties, weekly meetings, camps and rallies. Activities are funded by donations, our Squatch's Ice cream shop and an annual fundraising gala.
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
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
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 March 2021.
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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