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Wagner Ministries International

EIN 74-2947472 · Owasso, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak33 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Christian Evangelism of non-Christians and strengthening the faith of believing Christians. This is accomplished through public Evangelistic Crusades and Pastor's Conferences, primarily, but not exclusively, in Africa, Asia and The Middle East.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$595,699
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
64.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
2
Volunteers
1,000
Highest pay
$72,000, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 64.5 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 72% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 419% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 (4)
  1. $55,000 spent. Mansoorabad, Pakistan Evangelistic Campaign, September 2025. This Campaign included a 3-night Evangelistic Crusade and 2-day Christian Leader's Conference. 37,815 local residents attended the meetings. 23,085 of them recorded public decisions for Jesus Christ. 621 local Christian leaders attended the Christian Leader's Conference.
  2. $25,000 spent. Kassowal, Pakistan Evangelistic Campaign, March 2025. This Campaign included a 3-night Evangelistic Crusade and 1-day Christian Leader's Conference. 61,000 local residents attended the meetings. 34,716 of them recorded public decisions for Jesus Christ. 500 local Christian leaders attended the Christian Leader's Conference.
  3. $25,000 spent. Mian Channun Evangelistic Crusade, November 2025 This Campaign included a 1-night Evangelistic Crusade, a 1-night large, outdoor Revival, and preaching at a large Sunday morning church service. 51,286 local residents attended the meetings. 22,739 of them recorded public decisions for Jesus Christ.
  4. $246,738 spent. Other program services included: Sindhulla, Bangladesh Crusade (February 2025); Kasur, Pakistan Crusade (February 2025); Batticaloa, Sri Lanka Crusade (February 2025); Barabise, Nepal Crusade (April 2025); Kasur, Pakistan Crusade (April 2025); Manama, Bahrain Revival (August 2025); Mirjapir, Bangladesh Crusade (May 2025); Phitsanulok, Thailand Crusade (January 2026); Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka Crusade (August 2025); Ghotki, Pakistan Crusade (September 2025); Abri, Sudan Crusade (December 2025); Dhunchhe, Nepal Crusade (October 2025); Dhanjuri, Bangladesh Crusade (November 2025); Lahore, Pakistan Women's Conference (October 2025); Quetta, Pakistan Crusade (October 2025); Letpotta, Myanmar Crusade (December 2025); Kodad, Telangana, India Crusade (January 2026); Evangelistic Television Program aired on Christian Television in Pakistan; Wire Transfer fees

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 October 2000.

    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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