Az-1 Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF ALBERT LEA, FREEBORN COUNTY, AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA, PARTICULARLY THE YOUTH AND THOSE IN NEED BY PROVIDING PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES USING A FAITH BASED APPROACH TO MEET THE CHALLENGES AND NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE FURTHER PURPOSE SHALL BE TO SUPPORT OTHER NON-PROFITS WITH THE SAME GOALS, BOTH IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD.
- Income
- $84,777
- Spending
- $85,862
- Reserves
- 11.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- $35,060 spent. JACOM-THE PURPOSE OF JACOM IS TO PARTNER WITH THE YOUTH FOR CHRIST IN JAMAICA TO START AND RUN A SPIRITUAL RETREAT CENTER, IT WILL ALSO HELP FARMERS OF ACCOMPONG START A FARMERS COOP AND HELP THEM WITH A MARKETING PLAN TO SELL CO-OP PRODUCTS. MISSION TRIPS WERE TAKEN TO JAMAICA. MEETINGS WERE HELD AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITH PRIOR CONTACTS AND WITH NEW GROUP OF CONTACTS. CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE ACCOMPONG COUNCIL AND FARMER CO-OP. CONTINUED SUPPORT OF INTERNET CAFE IN ACCOMPONG AND HELPED MAINTAIN AND FURTHER EQUIP THE INTERNET CAFE.
- $4,450 spent. SHINEFEST - THE PURPOSE OF SHINEFEST IS TO SHOW LOVE IN ACTION THROUGH PRACTICAL SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MOBILIZE THESE VOLUNTEERS FROM VARIOUS CHURCHES UNDER ONE BANNER IN AN EFFORT TO HELP EXISTING ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO BE MORE EFFECTIVE. SHINEFEST WORKS TO REHABILITATE HOMES FOR THOSE IN NEED, ASSISTS RESIDENTS WITH TREE TRIMMING, LAWN MOWING, DEMOLITION, GARDENING AND OTHER HOUSING MAINTENANCE FOR THOSE IN NEED. THE 2023 SPECIAL PROJECT OF JACK FROSTS CLOSET WAS CONDUCTED. THIS COLLECTS WINTER COATS AND SOCKS TO DELIVER TO THOSE IN NEED.
- $41,424 spent. TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS AMOUNG THE PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS IN PAKISTAN.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
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 February 2009.
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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