Relief Network Ministries Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
RNM exists to provide access to safe domestic water, medical relief, and vocational job skills training to the poor and needy in various communities; and in particular, the 3rd World Countries - with the current focus on Nigeria and the Niger Republic in West Africa, Widows and Orphanage care through partnerships in India, & Nigeria. Furthermore, RNM is committed to addressing the need to remove conditions that lead to abject poverty, cycles of disease, and ill health, especially among children and women through sustainable development. Working with donor partners and volunteers, RNM focuses on reducing shortages of sanitary water access as it shares the gospel of Christ the living water to improve school attendance, health & hygiene habits for the desperately poor. RNM also promotes solar pumps for safe Water Access, and Hygiene education as a tool for its integral mission, thereby using the opportunity to share the love of Christ through its intentional gospel proclamation.
- Income
- $65,868
- Spending
- $94,074
- Reserves
- 11 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 85%
- Highest pay
- $19,200, president / founder
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 13% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 43% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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 (3)
- $21,200 spent. We had 2 fundraising campaigns in 2024 during the 2nd quarter in May- a Walk 4 Water and the October Water Relief Gala events to raise money for the ministry. Both functions were reasonably well attended by about 250 participants or volunteers with many also donating money to support the ministry. Key accomplishments: 1. We drilled 13 new wells in Nigeria and rehabilitated 7 well projects. 2. We drilled 10 new wells in India and rehabilitated 7 existing wells. Total new wells: 23 and rehab wells: 14 for a total of 37 well projects accomplished by RNM field teams alone. Distribution of gifts and refreshment are given during these well projects dedication ceremonies with gospel proclamations, and some Bible distribution as needed in a given area or location. 4. Other Accomplishments include: A. WASH Hygiene and Sanitation teams - conducted 8 Well Site visits of previous projects done by RNM for water quality testing, hygiene training for behavior changes and evangelism. B. Dorcas Tailoring Training in India ran their annual program supported by RNM with the addition of 3 more new sewing machines, and materials provided to the women. C. Provision of food and supplies to 4 Orphanages - 1 in Nigeria, and 3 in India. One of the orphanage got a tricycle for a crippled man to help him buy and resell vegetables. The Boys in the Boys Orphanage got shoes for Christmas, and some got job skills training as well. D. The Orphanage with the CH Jayama Ministries in Andra Pradesh got some funding to help advance their building expansion project in which the living area was build and sealed with improved kitchen and toilets. E. We also sponsored a Medical Outreach in India where basic health checks were done, vitamins distributed with other gifts as the we shared the gospel of Christ and demonstrated his love.
- $1,000 spent. Other international charity work we did was to provide food, clothing and support for widows and elders to deliver love and care to vulnerable seniors. We also gave some support for staff/teachers at 4 Orphanages / Widow Care ministries or partners in India and Nigeria. We also provided Tailoring training at the DORCAS TAILORING INSTITUTE to some 15 young Indian Ladies and Widows in Andra Pradesh State, as well as provided 3 additional sewing machines for them.
- $3,000 spent. Finally, we invested in our Workshop landed property in Benue State Nigeria by erecting a fence and drilling a functional borehole on the property. Also engaged an architect to design the workshop plan for the Aba Workshop and did some maintenance work within the yard to check erosion nearby.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2002.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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