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Orthodox Christian Network Inc

EIN 65-1105070 · Sunny Isl Bch, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK (OCN) ADVANCES ITS RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL MISSION BY COMMUNICATING THE TEACHINGS, TRADITIONS, AND SPIRITUAL HERITAGE OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY TO BELIEVERS, SEEKERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA AND AROUND THE WORLD. THROUGH ITS MULTIMEDIA MINISTRY, OCN DEVELOPS AND DISTRIBUTES EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING PODCASTS, STREAMING MEDIA, BROADCASTS, VIDEOS, ARTICLES, ONLINE DISCUSSIONS, WORSHIP SERVICES, PRAYER RESOURCES, AND FAITH-BASED EDUCATIONAL CONTENT DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SPIRITUAL GROWTH, RELIGIOUS LITERACY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

Income
$533,039
Spending
$386,805
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$66,932, managing 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 84% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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. $137,475 spent. FREE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN PROGRAMS: OCN SERVES INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES THAT MAY HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN RESOURCES BY PROVIDING FREE AND ACCESSIBLE DIGITAL MINISTRY PROGRAMMING. THROUGH ONLINE PLATFORMS, VIRTUAL EVENTS, WEBINARS, AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, OCN CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFELONG FAITH FORMATION, DISCIPLESHIP, EVANGELISM, AND ENGAGEMENT WITH ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN TEACHINGS.
  2. $94,705 spent. ORTHODOX ADVOCACY: THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES ON CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL, ETHICAL, AND HUMANITARIAN CONCERNS. PROGRAMMING ADDRESSES STEWARDSHIP OF CREATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY; HEALTHY MARRIAGES AND SPIRITUALLY GROUNDED FAMILY LIFE; RESPECTFUL ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH DIALOGUE; AND FAITH-INFORMED PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC DISCOURSE. OCN ALSO ENCOURAGES REFLECTION ON ISSUES OF POVERTY, WEALTH, SOCIAL JUSTICE, HUMAN DIGNITY, RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, AND SERVICE TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN TEACHINGS.
  3. $73,324 spent. OCN VIRTUAL COMMUNITY: OCN COLLABORATES WITH ORTHODOX CLERGY, THEOLOGIANS, EDUCATORS, MINISTRIES, PARISHES, AND OTHER FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP AND DISSEMINATE EDUCATIONAL CONTENT THAT STRENGTHENS ORTHODOX COMMUNITIES AND FOSTERS GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FAITH. THROUGH THESE PARTNERSHIPS AND ITS EXPANDING DIGITAL PRESENCE, OCN REACHES A GLOBAL AUDIENCE, PROMOTES PEACE AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING, AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER, LEARNING, SERVICE, AND MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY.

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

  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? 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2004.

    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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