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Xpansion Ministries Inc

EIN 58-2492787 · Houston, TX

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

What it says it does

Church planting and leadership training.

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

Reserves
28 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 10.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15
Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

Independent board
5 of 25
1 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15
Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7
Reports no 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.
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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

$28,392 spent. Church Planter Development and Coaching - Xpansion works to support the development of new churches across the United States and internationally by identifying, assessing, training, and coaching church planters. The organization provides guidance throughout the early stages of church planting including leadership development, ministry planning, and launch preparation. In 2025, Xpansion worked with approximately 30 church planters in various stages of starting new churches.
$17,035 spent. Church Planting Network Development - Xpansion also works with leaders in various cities who are seeking to develop collaborative networks that support church planting and ministry partnerships. This includes coaching and advising city leaders on strategies for collaboration, leadership development, and sustainable models for starting new churches. These efforts help strengthen the ecosystem needed to support church planting efforts in multiple regions.
$11,356 spent. Regional Church Planting Initiatives - Xpansion provides targeted support to church planting efforts in specific regions where the organization is actively engaged. In 2025, the primary areas of focus were South Carolina and Texas, where Xpansion assisted with recruiting prospective planters, conducting assessments, providing training opportunities, and offering ongoing coaching to leaders launching new churches.

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

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? Worth knowing.
The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.
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 April 2000.
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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