Teleios Ministry
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TELEIOS MINISTRY ASSISTS INDIGENOUS GROUPS AND LEADERS IN DEVELOPING THEIR VISION INTO SUSTAINABLE MINISTRIES OR ENTITIES. THE MAJOR ACTIVITIES ARE RELATED TO MINISTRY ASSISTANCE, LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY/CHILD DEVELOPMENT.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $1.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- 3.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 91%
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 400
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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1596% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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
Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 6 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.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (6)
- $342,867 spent. Continued to emphasize local empowerment and leadership development efforts during hte year. Funds provided for continuing community water resource development, sponsorships for orphans and vulnerable children, hunger relief, and education ministry infrastructure.
- $480,982 spent. Continuing support of two childrens home facilities and related staffing and other operating expenses. Financial support for secondary school and both scholarships and continuing alumni support to develop business enterprise that will provide greater financial self-sustainability. Continued to emphasize professional and leadership development among indigenous leaders and succession planning.
- $206,547 spent. Continued support for leadership development, training in business entrepreneurship, church growth and support of childrens home. Support for leadership and mentorship to continue movement toward greater economic and strategic self-sufficiency.
- Program Service Expenses 171,736, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 183,519 Chaplain services were provided to an industrial clieant and that companys employees and relational and geographic communities received encouragement through their efforts to develop and sustain a values-based workplace.
- Program Service Expenses 121,733, Grants and allocations 121,733, Revenue 14,242 Various grants were made from donor advised funds and general contributions to Teleios Ministry to invest in domestic US charitable organizations and programs, as well as to alleviate the suffering of individuals and families in emergency situations.
- Program Service Expenses 37,303, Grants and allocations 37,303, Revenue 0 Grants were made to domestic 501c3 organization, RoAR Rediscovering Outdoor Activities and Recreation, to fund site improvements for demonstration property near Greenville, SC
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
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 December 2001.
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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