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Heartmatters Inc

EIN 73-1268628 · Bartlesville, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO DEMONSTRATE CHRIST'S LOVE BY SAFEGUARDING HEARTS AND MINDS THROUGH DIGITAL MEDIA SAFETY EDUCATION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS

Income
$669,292
Spending
$687,484
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
12.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 81%
Employees
14

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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. $592,850 spent. HEARTMATTERS OFFERS AN IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND DIGITAL MEDIA SAFETY EDUCATION FOR PRE-K THROUGH 12TH-GRADE STUDENTS THROUGHOUT GREEN COUNTRY. CLASSES ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR OTHER GROUPS, WHICH INCLUDE HOME SCHOOL GROUPS, CHILDREN AND YOUTH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. HEARTMATTERS BELIEVES THAT AN UPSTANDING CHARACTER BUILDS CONFIDENCE IN OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS AS THEY NAVIGATE THE DIFFICULTIES THEY FACE IN TODAY'S ONLINE WORLD. INSTRUCTORS FACILITATE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT THROUGH OUR EXCLUSIVE CURRICULA TO: ESTABLISH A HEALTHY BALANCE BETWEEN DIGITAL AND REAL LIFE EQUIP STUDENTS WITH TOOLS TO PROTECT AND CONTROL THEIR DIGITAL REPUTATION ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO TAKE A STAND AGAINST DIGITAL DRAMA THROUGH UPSTANDING CHARACTER ENGAGE STUDENTS BY USING TOOLS TO PROACTIVELY PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM DANGEROUS ONLINE CONTENT AND POTENTIAL PREDATORS THIS PROGRAM CURRENTLY SERVES 4000 STUDENTS IN NOWATA, OSAGE, ROGERS, AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES. THE HEARTMATTERS APP LAUNCHED IN 2024 AND IS NOW PRESENT IN 22 COUNTRIES, WITH 1,000-PLUS SUBSCRIBERS. THIS GIVES US A GLOBAL SPACE TO HELP EDUCATE CHILDREN, YOUTH, PARENTS, AND ANYONE INTERESTED IN STAYING SAFE ONLINE. AN ADDED BENEFIT OF THE APP IS THE BIBLICAL COMPONENT, WHICH HELPS SHARE WITH VIEWERS THE HOPE WE HAVE IN CHRIST. THE APP INCLUDES ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY, INCLUDING AUDIO DRAMAS, SHORT FILMS, SAFETY WITH RYAN DOCUMENTARIES, PODCASTS, BIBLE STORIES, HEALTHY HEARTS, AND SOON-TO-BE- RELEASED JUNGLE ELEMENTARY. HEARTMATTERS PROVIDES INTERACTIVE, HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON SKILL- BUILDING TO KEEP CHILDREN AND YOUTH SAFE ONLINE. THE WORKSHOPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PARENT GROUPS, EDUCATORS, ORGANIZATIONS, CHURCHES, ETC. HEARTMATTERS OFFERS AN IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND DIGITAL MEDIA SAFETY EDUCATION FOR PRE-K THROUGH 12TH-GRADE STUDENTS THROUGHOUT GREEN COUNTRY. CLASSES ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR OTHER GROUPS, WHICH INCLUDE HOME SCHOOL GROUPS, CHILDREN AND YOUTH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. HEARTMATTERS BELIEVES THAT AN UPSTANDING CHARACTER BUILDS CONFIDENCE IN OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS AS THEY NAVIGATE THE DIFFICULTIES THEY FACE IN TODAY'S ONLINE WORLD. INSTRUCTORS FACILITATE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT THROUGH OUR EXCLUSIVE CURRICULA TO: ESTABLISH A HEALTHY BALANCE BETWEEN DIGITAL AND REAL LIFE EQUIP STUDENTS WITH TOOLS TO PROTECT AND CONTROL THEIR DIGITAL REPUTATION ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO TAKE A STAND AGAINST DIGITAL DRAMA THROUGH UPSTANDING CHARACTER ENGAGE STUDENTS BY USING TOOLS TO PROACTIVELY PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM DANGEROUS ONLINE CONTENT AND POTENTIAL PREDATORS THIS PROGRAM CURRENTLY SERVES 4000 STUDENTS IN NOWATA, OSAGE, ROGERS, AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES. THE HEARTMATTERS APP LAUNCHED IN 2024 AND IS NOW PRESENT IN 22 COUNTRIES, WITH 1,000-PLUS SUBSCRIBERS. THIS GIVES US A GLOBAL SPACE TO HELP EDUCATE CHILDREN, YOUTH, PARENTS, AND ANYONE INTERESTED IN STAYING SAFE ONLINE. AN ADDED BENEFIT OF THE APP IS THE BIBLICAL COMPONENT, WHICH HELPS SHARE WITH VIEWERS THE HOPE WE HAVE IN CHRIST. THE APP INCLUDES ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY, INCLUDING AUDIO DRAMAS, SHORT FILMS, SAFETY WITH RYAN DOCUMENTARIES, PODCASTS, BIBLE STORIES, HEALTHY HEARTS, AND SOON-TO-BE- RELEASED JUNGLE ELEMENTARY. HEARTMATTERS PROVIDES INTERACTIVE, HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON SKILL- BUILDING TO KEEP CHILDREN AND YOUTH SAFE ONLINE. THE WORKSHOPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PARENT GROUPS, EDUCATORS, ORGANIZATIONS, CHURCHES, ETC.
  2. HEARTMATTERS IS A BIBLICALLY-BASED ORGANIZATION. HEARTMATTERS OFFERS AN IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND DIGITAL MEDIA SAFETY EDUCATION FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGHOUT OKLAHOMA. CLASSES ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR GROUPS SUCH AS HOME SCHOOL GROUPS, CHILDREN AND YOUTH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
  3. HEARTMATTERS' STAFF PROVIDES PRESENTATIONS AND LUNCH-AND-LEARN PROGRAMS ON DIGITAL MEDIA SAFETY TOPICS FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, CHURCHES, CHURCH YOUTH GROUPS, ETC. THE GOAL OF THESE PRESENTATIONS IS TO PROVIDE PARENTS OR CARING ADULTS WITH TOOLS TO HELP PREVENT OR ADDRESS DANGEROUS ONLINE ACTIVITY THAT CAN LEAD TO EXPLOITATION.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1987.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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