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Saint John Baptist Church Inc

EIN 59-1694436 · Orlando, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION IS TO BE A WORSHING, WITNESSING, AND WELLCOMING CONGREGATIONWITH LOVE AND COMMITTED TO A SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE IN THE PRAISE OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD THROUGH JESUS CHRIST. THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULTS IS FOR THE MATURATION IN THE FAITH, AND WORLDWIDE MINISTRY FOR THE PROMOTION OF PEACE AND

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
4
Volunteers
700

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    31 of 31 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 2023, 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 (1)
  1. $935,094 spent. The church ministered to more than 2,100 souls per month by glorifying God through Worship, Discipleship Training, Bible Study, Dance, Music, Evangelism, Media and other Ministries in addition to maintaining the standard for Bible Study, Childrens Church and various out-rech minstry programs and Discipleship Training. The Church met the needs of the elderly Members by donating food. The Mens Ministry did yard cleanup for the Senior members. Senior Womens Mission Minstry hosted a luncheon for 75 year old men and women. The Church donated 200-300 turkeys, chickens and hams during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Senior Womens Mission distributed food items thru partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank to more than 14,000 families. The Clothing Ministry made 50-100 donation per week to families. Donated toiletries were donated to members, the community and in bulk to the Haitian Hurricane/Earthquake relief. The Church participated in World Day of Prayer and continued its visits to sick and shut-ins home-bound, in nursing homes and in hospitals. 450 youth back packs were given to elementary, middile and high school students. The Senior Mission and Youth combined to sing Christmas carols at various Nursing Homes in the Orlando community.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 July 2001.

    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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