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Team 5 18 Ministries

EIN 72-0839446 · Abita Springs, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceFair51 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 25% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Team 5:18 has programs for offenders that help them with their lives. Plus we have a children's home ministry that connects mentors to each boys.

Income
$319,673
Spending
$279,281
Spent on programs
25%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
3
Highest pay
$98,630, president/executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 100% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    25% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 9 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 June 30, 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. $13,559 spent. Prison Ministry: encompasses many facets of Team 5:18 Ministries. Shane teaches classes at the prison with the help of faithful volunteers who commit to come every week. The incarcerated men have been let down by many people in their lives so this is very important that the men come each week. Malachi Dads class is a full year commitment of homework and attending the "call outs". These classes teach men Biblical principles of being a Godly father even while incarcerated. Team 5:18 hosts "A Day With Dad" each year. We provide lots of outdoor activities for the children and their fathers to enjoy. There is also a puppet show, singing, games indoor, and lunch provided. The fathers attend a meeting on Friday for instruction for the following day and they decorate a picture frame that will have a picture of they and their children taken on Saturday to take home. A backpack is provided with a Bible and the picture.
  2. $9,910 spent. Revivals and Leadership conferences: Theses events are very important to the men in the prison. The revivals pull in hundreds of men who come to hear the Gospel, enjoy music, good food and fill out prayer cards for the Inmate Pastors to follow up on. Each dorm has a revival so everyone is willing, hears about Jesus. Leadership conferences is held several times a year where outside pastors (free men) meet with the Inmate pastors to discuss selected topics and learn from each other. Food is provided for each event.
  3. $1,800 spent. Children's Home: This is a mentoring program for the boys who have severe behavioral issues and are placed in this facility. There is a "fun" meeting held each week for the boys where a Bible study is taught, games played and attention given to each boy who needs someone to care about them. A mentor is provided for each child. These mentors go through a background check and training before being allowed to mentor. They must commit to visiting their child at least 2 times a month. We provide games and any needs that the home tells us about. A pickleball court was donated by our ministry this year.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 September 1991.

    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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