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Duncan Ministries

EIN 74-2993941 · New Braunfels, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceWeak39 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE LIFE-GIVING MESSAGE OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE PEOPLE OF MEXICO THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOCAL CHURCH, ARBOL DE VIDA, IN THE CITY OF LEON GUANAJUATO, MEXICO. IT'S MISSION IS TO SHARE CHRIST'S MESSAGE OF LOVE, ACCEPTANCE, AND RESTORATION, THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS OF DISCIPLESHIP, EVANGELISM, EDUCATION, EDIFICATION, SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, AND CHURCH PLANTING, AS WELL AS THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPASSIONATE CARE MINISTRIES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS.

Income
$296,709
Spending
$264,776
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Highest pay
$66,000, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    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, 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 (1)
  1. $232,657 spent. DUNCAN MINISTRIES, AKA ARBOL DE VIDA, IS AN INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN NON- PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES THROUGH A NON- DENOMINATIONAL LOCAL CHURCH. AS OF 2023, WE HAVE ESTABLISHED 3 CAMPUSES IN CENTRAL MEXICO. DUNCAN MINISTRIES/ARBOL DE VIDA EMPHASIZES FAMILY, DISCIPLESHIP, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SMALL GROUPS, COMPASSIONATE OUTREACH, MINISTRY TRAINING, AND RELEVANT TEACHING AND WORSHIP, SO THAT WE CAN INFLUENCE OUR COMMUNITY, OUR CITY, AND THE WORLD FOR CHRIST. OUR ORGANIZATION IS ALSO A VOICE FOR ORPHANS IN MEXICO. WE ARE COMMITTED TO LOVING AND CARING FOR ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN BY MEETING THEIR SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL NEEDS SO THAT THEY MIGHT OVERCOME THEIR LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES AND BREAK FREE FROM THE CYCLE OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY. WE WILL BEGIN CONSTRUCTION ON AN ORPHANAGE IN 2024. OUR ORGANIZATION ALSO WORKS TOGETHER WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE FOOD DISTRIBUTION OUTREACHES, PARENTING CLASSES, AND KIDS CLUBS. WE ARE ALSO INVOLVED IN THE LOCAL PRISON FACILITATING WORKSHOPS TO SUPPORT THOSE WHO ARE INCARCERATED, AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE WORK THROUGHOUT OUR CITY IN REACHING THE UNDER-RESOURCED AND THOSE BATTLING ADDICTIONS AND VIOLENCE IN THEIR HOMES, PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, AND CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY TO THE SOCIAL SERVICE HELP AND RESOURCES THEY NEED. OUR MISSION AND OPERATIONS ARE GUIDED BY OUR FAITH IN GOD AND BASED ON BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF LOVE, CARE, AND COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. DUNCAN MINISTRIES, AKA ARBOL DE VIDA, IS AN INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN NON- PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES THROUGH A NON- DENOMINATIONAL LOCAL CHURCH. AS OF 2023, WE HAVE ESTABLISHED 3 CAMPUSES IN CENTRAL MEXICO. DUNCAN MINISTRIES/ARBOL DE VIDA EMPHASIZES FAMILY, DISCIPLESHIP, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SMALL GROUPS, COMPASSIONATE OUTREACH, MINISTRY TRAINING, AND RELEVANT TEACHING AND WORSHIP, SO THAT WE CAN INFLUENCE OUR COMMUNITY, OUR CITY, AND THE WORLD FOR CHRIST. OUR ORGANIZATION IS ALSO A VOICE FOR ORPHANS IN MEXICO. WE ARE COMMITTED TO LOVING AND CARING FOR ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN BY MEETING THEIR SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL NEEDS SO THAT THEY MIGHT OVERCOME THEIR LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES AND BREAK FREE FROM THE CYCLE OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY. WE WILL BEGIN CONSTRUCTION ON AN ORPHANAGE IN 2024. OUR ORGANIZATION ALSO WORKS TOGETHER WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE FOOD DISTRIBUTION OUTREACHES, PARENTING CLASSES, AND KIDS CLUBS. WE ARE ALSO INVOLVED IN THE LOCAL PRISON FACILITATING WORKSHOPS TO SUPPORT THOSE WHO ARE INCARCERATED, AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE WORK THROUGHOUT OUR CITY IN REACHING THE UNDER-RESOURCED AND THOSE BATTLING ADDICTIONS AND VIOLENCE IN THEIR HOMES, PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, AND CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY TO THE SOCIAL SERVICE HELP AND RESOURCES THEY NEED. OUR MISSION AND OPERATIONS ARE GUIDED BY OUR FAITH IN GOD AND BASED ON BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF LOVE, CARE, AND COMPASSION FOR OTHERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 February 2003.

    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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