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Gospel Harvesters International

EIN 75-2152094 · N Richlnd Hls, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

This organization functions in three areas - Religious - which includes sharing the gospel in schools, villages, conferences and Bible studies around the world. Charitable - maintaining an orphanage - meeting needs for those who are underprivileged. Educational - maintaining a Bible College and Seminary and educational needs of children in India.

Income
$408,493
Spending
$334,232
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
19 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
1
Volunteers
1
Highest pay
$47,914, president

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: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.0 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 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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: 46 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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, 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. $94,258 spent. Religious - GHIndia teams and US teams preached in hundreds of venues, churches, villages, schools, colleges, universities, plazas, hospitals and Bible Conferences during 2025 to many people in all of our domestic and overseas projects. As a result many indicated a decision to choose to follow Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, or in other words embrace Christianity. Expenses include travel for teams, plus food and lodging and transportation cost as well as the cost for interpreters, team members, equipment rental or purchase amplifiers, speakers, generators, projectors and films. Maintenance on churches, salaries for pastors and workers.
  2. $28,721 spent. Educational - Gospel Harvesters International instructed many in ways enabling them to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, by practical teaching of the Bible GHI held schools and seminars for both the pastors and laity in areas of Christian growth and responsibility. In addition, we are in year 28 of sponsoring childrens education in India for those who would otherwise, be on the street begging. Harvesters Theological College located in Ponnai outside of Vellore South India is now in its 22st year of existence for the training of national pastors and others. All expenses are paid by GHI for students plus a small stipend for couples who also work on the weekends in village ministry and Bible Studies. Grants/stipends were also given to teachers the college full and part time.
  3. $153,194 spent. Charitable - Monies are given through what we call missionary giving as Gospel Harvesters International gave significant monies to men and women who are actively serving in a missionary role in India and other countries. Grants were given to needy families for food and shelter through our workers there. After the Tsunami hit in December 2004 in India, we established The Fathers Home orphanage in February of 2005 at Ponnai outside Vellore, South India to take cae of displaced and homeless children. We are in our 21st year of supporting 35 to 45 children and the men and women who care for them. We ar also supporting a work in Kenya with an orphanage and the people who care for them.

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 November 6, 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 August 1987.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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