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Least of These Ministries Inc

EIN 52-2220216 · Keymar, MD

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

What it says it does

To provide food and assistance to the impoverished and to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

Reserves
20 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20
It owes 25% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15
Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15
Income fell 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

Independent board
25 of 25
9 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15
Reports no 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
0 of 5
Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

$136,836 spent. Provided supplemental food to impoverished families in 14 communities in the Dominican Republic. Led numerous outreach activities for both youth and adults, including an initiative to teach food recipients proper food handling practices and basic nutrition education.
$21,752 spent. Continued Pastor Training Program by conducting several seminars throughout the year providing practical information to aid Pastors and church leaders in their ministry to both evangelize in their communities and disciple those who are already in the church. Average attendance at the seminars is 10-12. While most attendees are from the 14 communities served by the ministry, the training is open to, and has been attended by, church leaders from other nearby communities. The Pastor Sponsorship Program continued with four Pastors/churches receiving support provided by donors (sponsors).
$23,917 spent. The Ministry hosted three Mission Teams during 2024. Projects undertaken by the teams included work on the Barahona Ministry Hub, building a new home for a resident of Batey Santa Maria, installing concrete floors in community homes and replacing/repairing roofs of two community homes. Team members also participated in the daily Food Distribution and led activities for children in the communities.

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

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2000.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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