Build-Building a United Inter-Faith Lexington Through Direct-Action
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To build a self-sustaining interracial proactive organization rooted in religious congregations and capable of powerfully addressing community problems in the greater Lexington area.
- Income
- $217,242
- Spending
- $242,764
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 18 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $60,234, interim executive director
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
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 18.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 23% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $68,784 spent. During the reporting period our nonprofit organization provided training to 65 grassroots leaders in essential community organizing skills. Additionally we further empowered 23 leaders by facilitating their participation in regional and or national training programs conducted by the Direct Action Research Training DART organization. These initiatives aimed to strengthen leadership capacities and enhance the effectiveness of community-driven initiatives.
- $68,783 spent. During the reporting period 375 individuals actively participated by joining the Justice Ministry Network within local congregations. Their primary objective was to collaborate and address various issues affecting the local community through collective action and problem-solving initiatives. These dedicated members worked together to advocate for positive change and promote social justice within their neighborhoods.
- $68,783 spent. Our organization engages a network of 1,000 individuals dedicated to researching and addressing issues related to substandard rental housing inadequate public transportation and challenges in eldercare. These committed individuals work collectively to advocate for improved living conditions accessible transportation options and enhanced eldercare services within our community. Through collaborative research efforts and active involvement our members strive to bring about positive change and create a better quality of life for those affected by these pressing societal concerns.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2002.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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