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Heaven Sent Ministries Incorporated

EIN 55-0755905 · Princeton, WV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASSISTING THE CHURCH IN REACHING THE WORLD FOR CHRIST, PROVIDING HUNGER RELIEF FOR STARVING CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD, PERFORMING INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS, DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING, AND PROVIDING COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN APPALACHIA.

Income
$449,920
Spending
$509,626
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
9
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$19,200, executive director

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

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 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

    5 of 5

    Keeps 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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

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 (3)
  1. $332,093 spent. HUNGER RELIEFOUR STAFF GUIDES VOLUNTEER PARTICIPANTS THROUGH HUNGER CHALLENGE EVENTS. THOSE VOLUNTEERS ASSEMBLE PACKAGES OF SOY, VITAMINS, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES, AND RICE AND PREPARE THE FOOD FOR SHIPMENT OVERSEAS. THE MEALS ARE PACKAGED AND SHARED WITH MISSIONARY PARTNERS.
  2. $12,927 spent. INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIPSOUR STAFF COORDINATES SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIPS FOR GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS TO DIFFERENT COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. TEAM MEMBERS TRAVEL TO WORK ALONGSIDE MISSIONARY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE, ASSIST WITH CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND FACILITY REPAIR, WORK WITH CHILDREN IN ORPHANAGE SETTINGS, TEACH ENGLISH, FEED PEOPLE, PROVIDE MISSION OFFICE SUPPORT, MINISTER TO REFUGES, AND GENERALLY ASSIST WITH THE WORK OF GOD'S KINGDOM ALL OVER THE WORLD.
  3. $78,880 spent. DISASTER RELIEF AND LOCAL DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAMSOUR STAFF WORKS WITH LOCAL PEOPLE TO PROVIDE DISCIPLESHIP AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT. IN SOME CASES, THEY WORK WITH PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION. OUR STAFF ALSO FACILITATES LOCAL RESPONSE TO DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 May 1998.

    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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