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Outreach Foundation of the Presbyterian Church Inc

EIN 58-1375506 · Franklin, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FUELING THE GLOBAL MISSION OF CHRIST BY GROWING TRUSTED RELATIONSHIPS AND HELPING THE CHURCH LIVE OUT ITS MISSIONAL CALLING.

Income
$7.8 million
Spending
$8.3 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
10.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
15
Volunteers
29
Highest pay
$168,670, executive di

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

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    29 of 29 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 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 (5)
  1. $6.4 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION TRAINS AND EQUIPS LEADERS FOR THE GLOBAL CHURCH, INCLUDING PASTORS AND EVANGELISTS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH SUCH TRADITIONAL MEANS AS SEMINARIES AND BIBLE SCHOOLS AND THROUGH THE ACTIVE DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVE NEW MINISTRIES, INCLUDING TENTMAKER-EVANGELIST PROGRAMS AND LAY LEADER EDUCATION IN ORDER TO HELP CHURCHES AROUND THE WORLD BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE IN THEIR LIFE AND WORK. THIS WORK IS ESPECIALLY WELCOME IN AREAS WHERE THE CHURCH IS GROWING RAPIDLY.
  2. $654,888 spent. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED SEVERAL EMERGENCY APPEALS, INCLUDING COVID RELIEF, SUPPORT AFTER THE BEIRUT EXPLOSION, REBUILDING WAR-TORN CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS, AND FEEDING AND EDUCATING REFUGEE CHILDREN. THIS GROUP OF PARTNERSHIPS AND PROJECTS CENTER ON THE ORGANIZATION ADDRESSING THE PHYSICAL NEEDS IN THIS HURTING WORLD THROUGH NEW AND EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE CHURCH.
  3. $365,443 spent. THE ORGANIZATION RAISES SUPPORT FUNDS AND PROGRAM FUNDS THE PLANTING AND BUILDING OF CHURCHES AROUND THE WORLD.
  4. $295,508 spent. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO WORKS WITH PARTNERS AROUND THE WORLD TO PLANT AND BUILD CHURCHES AND PROVIDE FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN.
  5. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO WORKS WITH PARTNERS AROUND THE WORLD TO PLANT AND BUILD CHURCHES AND PROVIDE FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 November 6, 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 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 November 1979.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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