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Crown Financial Ministries Inc

EIN 58-1260812 · Knoxville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRIES, FOUNDED IN 1976, IS DEDICATED TO EQUIPPING LEADERS TO HELP BRING FREEDOM, RESTORATION AND FLOURISHING IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY SERVE. WE BELIEVE, AND HAVE EXPERIENCED, THAT MOST OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST CHALLENGES STEM FROM A LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT WE'VE BEEN GIVEN, AND HOW TO BEST USE IT. CROWN HAS TAUGHT OR EQUIPPED TENS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN OVER 100 NATIONS WITH THE LIFE-TRANSFORMING MESSAGE OF FAITHFULLY LIVING BY GOD'S KINGDOM PRINCIPLES IN EVERY AREA OF THEIR LIVES. THE MINISTRY IS HEADQUARTERED IN THE UNITED STATES, AND HAS A SIGNIFICANT GLOBAL PRESENCE. CROWN ACCOMPLISHES ALL THIS WITH ABOUT 25 EMPLOYEES AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OVER 10,000 PASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS WORLDWIDE WHO HELP IGNITE TRUE FREEDOM.

Income
$5.9 million
Spending
$5.8 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
11 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
30
Volunteers
10,000
Highest pay
$237,556, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 (3)
  1. $2.6 million spent. Crown Solutions (CS) - CS advances Crown's mission in three main areas. The first is Awareness, which is mainly accomplished through 1,427 terrestrial radio stations and outlets and reaching a potential 7,341,700 listeners. The second area is Coaching, where Crown's Budget Coaching, Career Direct, and "YES Assessment" help individuals achieve their financial goals. The third area is Community, where Crown serves underserved urban communities, works with international partners in approximately 100 nations, and a Farm and Flourish program delivering solutions for small-scale farmers in sub-Saharan Africa move from dependency to self-sustainability.
  2. $931,339 spent. Christian Economic Forum (CEF) - A global forum that assembles high-capacity individuals to discuss economic topics and identify appropriate responses. CEF uses a membership model that provides a vehicle for members to interact throughout the year, continue discussions and initiatives discussed at annual events, and identify new areas for collaborative efforts. Currently, CEF has grown to include over 400 members. CEF offers several events throughout the year including a large annual Global Event, Regional Summits, and other Member Meetups.
  3. $223,721 spent. Crown Solutions Spanish (CSS) - CSS supports ministries in the Latin Community in the United States as well as countries throughout Latin America. Through the use of workshops, seminars, and interactive sessions, CSS teaches participants valuable insights into their abilities and potential through the use of Crown's teaching resources.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, 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 March 2025.

    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 October 1976.

    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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