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James Rackley Ministries Inc

EIN 75-2498476 · Tyler, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

James Rackley Ministries provides Christian based programs for children and children's workers through vacation Bible school and conferences in Mexico and other foreign countries.

Income
$178,844
Spending
$197,909
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$52,500, president

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. $67,278 spent. In Belize, the ministry is giving teachers and pastors training and tools to impact their communities by hosting training sessions. This blessing is funded by our 'Adopt a Village' program. A one-time gift of $165 sponsors a teacher. Additionally, food baskets were distributed. Other outreaches in Belize include the donation of food and shoes to local children and much needed encouragement was poured into local churches to help pastors continue in their calling.
  2. $54,377 spent. In Mexcio, the ministry is giving teachers and pastors training and tools to impact their communities by hosting training sessions. This blessing is funded by our 'Adopt a Village' program. A one-time gift of $165 sponsors a teacher. Additionally, food baskets were distributed and financial support was given to local pastors/ministers. Outreaches in Belize include the donation of food and shoes to local children and much needed encouragement was poured into local churches to help pastors continue in their calling.
  3. $23,690 spent. The ministry provided support to other like-minded ministries and mission organizations.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 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 1994.

    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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