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Right From the Heart Ministries Inc

EIN 58-1995651 · Marietta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Right from the Heart Ministries is a ministry whose mission is to reach and disciple people for Jesus Christ through the use of media. The organization uses secular media to connect with people as they conduct regular daily activities. The broad reach of various media is a very cost effective way of spreading this message.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
9
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$175,958, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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

    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

    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 September 30, 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. $762,648 spent. Radio: The radio ministry is comprised of the airing of one-minute spots on secular radio stations throughout the state of Georgia. These spots are designed to capture the attention of listeners share the Good News of Jesus and give them a message relating the Word of God to their everyday lives. The messages also include a tag that directs listeners to the ministrys web site where they are encouraged to sign-up for daily devotionals. RFTH also airs international radio spots in The Philippines. The radio ministry is the largest expense program for Right from the Heart.
  2. $401,254 spent. The internet ministry leverages the radio and TV ministries by providing the same content on the ministry web site. The ministry posts a daily devotion on the homepage. This same devotion is then emailed to thousands of national and international subscribers every day. The devotional content along with engaging Christian videos are also posted on social media - Meta YouTube Google Ads etc. Over the past few years the ministry has seen a fantastic response to paid online Google and social media ads. Viewers of these online ads are far more likely to subscribe to the daily devotions than if they see the same ad on TV Streaming TV. Online advertising is also a far more cost-efficient form of ministry and allows the ministry to reach people outside of Atlanta on a regional and national level. Online expenses are the 2nd highest expense for Right from the Heart and offer the greatest potential for future growth.
  3. $268,677 spent. The television ministry is similar to the radio ministry in that it produces short :30-:60 sec TV spots in which Bryant Wright presents a Biblical truth and relates it to everyday life. Due to the rising costs of broadcast and declining viewership of Broadcast TV most of the monthly expenses are now directed towards streaming television. The ads run in the North Metro Atlanta area. Unlike regular television viewers cannot skip these ads and must watch them in order to continue their programming. Ads on Broadcast TV are only purchased during strategic times events that are guaranteed to have a large audience such as The College Football Playoffs or NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament. Television expenses are the 3rd largest media expense of Right From The Heart.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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