Christian Formation Ministries Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to restore families and communities through trauma-informed care. Our holistic approach encompasses mindfulness, personal accountability, imaginative play, and life-skills development.
- Income
- $169,992
- Spending
- $151,523
- Reserves
- 0.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $13,500, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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)
- $86,020 spent. CAMP KERITH is a summer camp specially designed for children affected by high levels of trauma. It provides positive childhood experiences and a safe place for campers to share their hurts with others from similar backgrounds. Our 2024-2025 program served 155 campers over five weeks and included leadership training for 22 campers.
- $17,011 spent. KERITH KIDS is a weekly mentoring program designed for the specific needs of children struggling with the incarceration of family members. It helps members form a healthy vision for their life, learn life skills, and gain confidence. My Club members start practicing leadership right away by helping direct the activities of the club itself. Our 2024-2025 program mentored over 26 youth throughout the year.
- $29,349 spent. Our COMMUNITY CHAPLAINCY provides ongoing visits with inmates and provides peer mentoring for those recently released and those struggling with substance addiction. Our seven chaplains mentored over 136 adults regularly throughout the year.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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