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Reach Up Reach Out Ministries Inc

EIN 47-4179363 · Valencia, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOLISTIC CARE FOR ORPHANS AND WIDOWS IN DEVEL0PING NATIONS MOST IMMEDIATELY AFRICA AND CENTRAL AMERICA.

Income
$609,720
Spending
$580,877
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
4
Volunteers
305
Highest pay
$91,053, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 93% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave 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, 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 (1)
  1. $446,212 spent. 2025 RURO PROGRAM SERVICES & ACCOMPLISHMENTSREACH UP REACH OUT OVERALL MISSIONReach Up Reach Out (RURO) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization that engages individuals in compassionate outreach by providing care and long-term support to orphans, widows, and other vulnerable people in developing nations. RURO fulfills its mission through four primary programs, which continued in 2025 in honor of the life and legacy of our founders' son, Caleb, who was the catalyst for RURO's inception:Worship & Arts Camp + Conference: From June 11 to June 26, 2025, RURO hosted a mission trip to Uganda, where a team provided a creative summer camp experience for over 250 orphans and street children. The trip also included a graduation ceremony for 48 RURO Sisterhood graduates and an empowerment conference for over 1,000 widows and underserved women living in extreme poverty. The team collected video updates and personally checked in with scholarship recipients for children and women.Christmas Around the World Guatemala: In December 2025, RURO served over 1,000 children in Antigua, Guatemala, through Christmas outreach activities including crafts, soccer, food baskets, and gifts. The mission strengthened ongoing partnerships with three local nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable communities.RURO Child Education Sponsorship Uganda & Kenya: RURO provided ongoing educational support for vulnerable children, covering tuition, meals, medical care, and school supplies. By the end of 2025, the program will have served 284 children, with 145 actively receiving scholarships during the year.RURO Sisterhood Sponsorship Uganda: Through a 12-month training and business development program, RURO empowered widows and vulnerable women to launch self-sustaining enterprises in tailoring, handicrafts, food service, and agriculture. In 2025, 48 women received scholarships, and a total of 331 women have completed the program since its inception.Additionally, RURO supported the following U.S.-based nonprofit organizations aligned with our mission: 2819 Church: Support for faith-based ministry and outreach programs serving communities in need.National Immigration Forum: Advocacy and resources supporting fair and compassionate immigration policies and services.Redeemed Life Church: Support for ministry initiatives serving local and international communities through faith-based outreach.One Hope Florida: Organization dedicated to connecting churches and community partners to serve vulnerable children and families.St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital: Support for pediatric research and treatment for children facing life-threatening illnesses.Watoto Ministries: A ministry focused on caring for vulnerable children and empowering women in Uganda through education, discipleship, and community development.RURO remains committed to sustainable, faith-driven programs that bring hope, dignity, and opportunity to underserved communities worldwide.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 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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