4ever Forward Global Outreach Ministries
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our primary purpose is to provide Christian education counseling and community support that fosters spiritual growth and healing primarily in Nicaragua We operate three feeding programs serving roughly 150 kids with a goal of 170 kids by mid 2026 They are fed both physically and spiritually The parents of each community are offered faith based counseling and also for teens We have three adult groups we work with giving faith based learning and support men women and teens- young adults We help equip local pastors with bibles learning materials and spiritual support We also help with various maintenance projects with area churches to strengthen congregations and expand outreach
- Income
- $60,045
- Spending
- $65,673
- Reserves
- 1.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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
Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.
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 (5)
- $15,263 spent. Our Dios Ama A Los Ninos God Loves the Children programs operate in three different communities where weve partnered with local churches to provide a safe faith-based learning environment for community kids aged 3-12 We meet weekly where the kids get a bible lesson and a nutritionally based meal These lessons arent just faith based but also help with reading counting and writing as an additional boost to the school education The communities we serve are in rural underserved areas Each year we also provide new school uniforms for all of the kids and when we can afford gifts at Christmas We have around 150 kids active between the three programs with a goal of 170 by mid-2026 Parents have given us great feedback on the growth of their kids not only spiritually but also in regard to their education The parents have also gotten more involved in the churches which is also one of our goals of the program
- $7,487 spent. The Mission House The Mission house is our office and main meeting place for three of our groups Our mens group meets weekly where we work together through bible studies and general fellowship We are taking on service projects that benefit the community and also invite other men in need of spiritual counseling to join us We work individually with men to help them navigate struggles with many issues such as family marital problems We offer addiction counselling and also help to shape them into Christ centered men with purpose We also meet with local teens for bible study and individual counseling We also encourage them to partner with us serving in our childrens program to give them purpose and also to avoid troubles that often come with idle time We have counseled teens with their parents to help heal families and restore hope in the lives of these young people The women meet weekly as well for bible study and fellowship One on one counselling is offered to the women which also takes place at the mission house Pregnant women can get vitamins and counseling and women who have struggling marriages also get counselling We have seen many families restored and lives changed at the mission house and are looking forward to what the future holds
- $3,755 spent. Our Family Assistance program offers food assistance packs for needy and vulnerable families We also help with medications when needed and at times help to cover funeral expenses
- $5,050 spent. Our church assistance program helps local churches with learning materials such as bibles or study books Weve also helped put new roofs on and repair damaged roofs or sometimes simple things like painting the church We also give small offerings to our three partner churches that host our childrens programs
- $3,500 spent. We also offer assistance outside of the norms of our established programs like assisting families paying for drug and alcohol rehab weve helped by clothes and eye glasses Helped with transportation for university students who have to travel for college studies We also travel the whole country visiting churches to uplift pastors and congregations
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 September 2017.
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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