Wingfield Ministries Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
AS GOD ENABLES, WE WILL INVEST IN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS THAT LEVERAGE OUR PURPOSEFUL MINISTRY, THE LODESTAR MOUNTAIN INN, LODESTAR GUIDANCE, VICTORY WEEKEND, AND OUR INTERNATIONAL/AFRICA MINISTRIES; RESTORE THOSE DAMAGED BY LIFE; AND EQUIP THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS. AS SERVANTS OF CHRIST, WE USE THE BEST MEANS POSSIBLE TO CONNECT MULTIPLE GENERATIONS WITH GOD'S LOVE AND EMPOWER THEM TO FOLLOW JESUS.
- Income
- $1.8 million
- Spending
- $2.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 68%
- Reserves
- -5.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 85%
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 84
- Highest pay
- $118,417, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 18% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1568% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)
- $646,956 spent. LODESTAR MOUNTAIN INN IS A RETREAT CENTER TO PROVIDE A PLACE OF HEALING, HOPE, ENCOURAGEMENT, REST, RECOVERY, AND TRAINING FOR THOSE WHO ARE WOUNDED OR DISCOURAGED BY THE BATTLES OF LIFE. THE INN HOSTED SEVERAL RETREAT EVENTS DURING THE YEAR, AND MANY INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP STAYS. THE INN, ON 500+ ACRES OF PRISTINE MOUNTAIN PROPERTY, WAS BUILT AND DEDICATED AS PREMIER ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE TASK OF ENCOURAGING AND STRENGTHENING MINISTRY LEADERS, EVANGELISTS, VETERANS, AND FIRST RESPONDERS. WE DO THIS THROUGH CHRIST-FOCUSED MEETINGS, SEMINARS, AND PERSONAL AND GROUP RETREATS. ADDITIONALLY, WE HOST MINISTRY PARTNERS, BUSINESS LEADERS, AND CHURCH AFFILIATED GROUPS DESIRING AN EXCEPTIONAL FACILITY FOR PURPOSEFUL MINISTRY.
- $77,506 spent. THE NINE-MONTH GAP YEAR AT LODESTAR PROGRAM MENTORS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES TO GROW IN THEIR FAITH, SPREAD GOD'S WORD, EXPERIENCE GENUINE COMMUNITY, SERVE OTHERS, AND TRAVEL, ALL WHILE EARNING COLLEGE CREDIT.
- $72,226 spent. THE LODESTAR GUIDANCE CURRICULUM DEVELOPS CHARACTER TO INFLUENCE PEOPLE TO IMPACT CULTURE. WE ARE MENTORS WHO EMPOWER LEADERS TO CREATE A CULTURE WHERE PEOPLE CAN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. THIS INNOVATIVE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO TEACH KEY CHARACTER PRINCIPLES AND IS READILY APPLIED TO BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND FAMILIES. THE 48 PRINCIPLES, SUCH AS ACCOUNTABILITY, TRUSTWORTHINESS, SINCERITY, AND INTEGRITY, TEACH PARTICIPANTS HOW TO LIVE AND LEAD EFFECTIVELY. LODESTAR GUIDANCE IS PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON DISCIPLESHIP AND INTENTIONALLY BUILDS CHARACTER.
- $603,488 spent. WINGFIELD MINISTRIES, INC. IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND HISTORICAL UNDERSTANDING THROUGH IMMERSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. WHILE THE MINISTRY'S PLANNED HOLY LAND TOURS WERE PREVIOUSLY POSTPONED DUE TO REGIONAL CONFLICT, WE ARE PLEASED TO REPORT A SUCCESSFUL RESUMPTION OF THESE VITAL PROGRAMS. IN 2025, THE MINISTRY OFFICIALLY RESUMED ITS HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGES, CONDUCTING TWO SUCCESSFUL TOURS IN MARCH AND OCTOBER. THESE EXPEDITIONS PROVIDED PARTICIPANTS WITH THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL TO THE LOCATIONS "WHERE FAITH BEGAN," OFFERING DEEP SCRIPTURAL INSIGHTS AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT. DESPITE THE CHALLENGES OF PREVIOUS YEARS, THE MINISTRY REMAINS COMMITTED TO CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS WITH THE FOUNDATIONAL ROOTS OF THEIR FAITH THROUGH THESE TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEYS. THE COSTS OF THESE TRIPS ARE PASSED ON TO THE TOUR PARTICIPANTS. THE ORGANIZATION HELD EVANGELISTIC EVENTS AT LOCAL COMMUNITY VENUES. THESE EVENTS PRESENT THE EVANGELISTIC MESSAGE OF JESUS CHRIST FROM A MOBILE PLATFORM TO NON-BELIEVERS AND BELIEVERS IN A VERY CASUAL SETTING. WE PROMOTE FELLOWSHIP IN COMMUNITIES AND CULTIVATE AN ATMOSPHERE WHERE INDIVIDUALS ARE OPEN TO HEARING AND RECEIVING THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST USING A VARIETY OF MUSICAL GUESTS, INSPIRING TESTIMONIES, POWERFUL MESSAGES FROM STEVE WINGFIELD AND OTHERS, FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES, INDIVIDUAL SERVICES, AND FOOD VENDORS. THROUGH A NETWORK OF MINISTRIES IN EAST AFRICA, THE US, AND ELSEWHERE, THE GOSPEL IS PREACHED, PASTORS ARE TRAINED, PROFESSIONALS AND ATHLETES ARE INSPIRED TO WITNESS TO COLLEAGUES, AND FOOD IS DISTRIBUTED TO FOOD-STRESSED FAMILIES. ANNUAL EVENTS OCCUR PRIMARILY IN MAY AND AUGUST. VARIOUS OTHER SMALLER MINISTRY PROMOTION EVENTS WERE ALSO HELD DURING THE YEAR.
- WINGFIELD MINISTRIES, INC. IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND HISTORICAL UNDERSTANDING THROUGH IMMERSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. WHILE THE MINISTRY'S PLANNED HOLY LAND TOURS WERE PREVIOUSLY POSTPONED DUE TO REGIONAL CONFLICT, WE ARE PLEASED TO REPORT A SUCCESSFUL RESUMPTION OF THESE VITAL PROGRAMS. IN 2025, THE MINISTRY OFFICIALLY RESUMED ITS HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGES, CONDUCTING TWO SUCCESSFUL TOURS IN MARCH AND OCTOBER. THESE EXPEDITIONS PROVIDED PARTICIPANTS WITH THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL TO THE LOCATIONS "WHERE FAITH BEGAN," OFFERING DEEP SCRIPTURAL INSIGHTS AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT. DESPITE THE CHALLENGES OF PREVIOUS YEARS, THE MINISTRY REMAINS COMMITTED TO CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS WITH THE FOUNDATIONAL ROOTS OF THEIR FAITH THROUGH THESE TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEYS. THE COSTS OF THESE TRIPS ARE PASSED ON TO THE TOUR PARTICIPANTS. THE ORGANIZATION HELD EVANGELISTIC EVENTS AT LOCAL COMMUNITY VENUES. THESE EVENTS PRESENT THE EVANGELISTIC MESSAGE OF JESUS CHRIST FROM A MOBILE PLATFORM TO NON-BELIEVERS AND BELIEVERS IN A VERY CASUAL SETTING. WE PROMOTE FELLOWSHIP IN COMMUNITIES AND CULTIVATE AN ATMOSPHERE WHERE INDIVIDUALS ARE OPEN TO HEARING AND RECEIVING THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST USING A VARIETY OF MUSICAL GUESTS, INSPIRING TESTIMONIES, POWERFUL MESSAGES FROM STEVE WINGFIELD AND OTHERS, FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES, INDIVIDUAL SERVICES, AND FOOD VENDORS. THROUGH A NETWORK OF MINISTRIES IN EAST AFRICA, THE US, AND ELSEWHERE, THE GOSPEL IS PREACHED, PASTORS ARE TRAINED, PROFESSIONALS AND ATHLETES ARE INSPIRED TO WITNESS TO COLLEAGUES, AND FOOD IS DISTRIBUTED TO FOOD-STRESSED FAMILIES. ANNUAL EVENTS OCCUR PRIMARILY IN MAY AND AUGUST. VARIOUS OTHER SMALLER MINISTRY PROMOTION EVENTS WERE ALSO HELD DURING THE YEAR.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 November 6, 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 June 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 June 1988.
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 November 4, 2026.
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