Least of These Ministries
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Providing health and hope to forgotten people. Connecting the talent and resources and God's Kingdom with our brothers and sisters left out of this world's goods.
- Income
- $65,290
- Spending
- $88,381
- Reserves
- 3.1 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
Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 35% 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 (1)
- $88,381 spent. Least of These Ministries continues to strive toward the goals of sustainability and self reliance, relying upon the generosity of our patrons and the perseverance of those we help in order to keep projects moving forward. Pastor Jesse has described our two facilities, Pleasant Places and Kariba, as "life-serving properties", extolling the virtues of education, empathy and empowerment. Our agricultural programs have blossomed from the education that was provided to Pastor Jesse, who has created numerous training programs, and is now providing nutrition to our elderly community members as well as a dedicated conservation farming program that promotes sustainability and combats climate change. Your gifts and donations have also helped repair the school roof in Nyamhunga, the floors of the church in Karba and sustained the efforts of creating wells in Mansasia. Least of These Ministries and the people we help in Zimbabwe continue to be thankful and blessed by the financial and spiritual stewardship of our American collaborators. We look forward to a better 2024 and pray for the health, safety and betterment of our entire Least of These family.
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 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 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 May 2001.
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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