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Grand Staff Ministries Inc

EIN 77-0667660 · Hutchinson, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE WILL PROMOTE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, EDUCATING OTHERS WITH REGARDS TO INDIVIDUALLY KNOWING CHRIST AND MAKING HIM KNOWN, AND PRACTICALLY MEETING PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF HURTING PEOPLE EVERYWHERE.

Income
$295,585
Spending
$244,207
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
13.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
3
Volunteers
48
Highest pay
$14,336, director

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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 (4)
  1. $105,403 spent. GRAND STAFF MINISTRIES, INC FUNDED AND OVERSAW THE OPERATION OF SHEPHERD'S CARE FACILITY IN ESWATINI, AFRICA, INCLUDING AN ORPHANAGE WITH TWO CARE HOMES, A PRESCHOOL FOR 4 AND 5 YEAR OLDS, AND A CHURCH. A TOTAL OF 23 GIRLS LIVED IN THE SHEPHERD'S CARE HOMES, WHICH COVERED THEIR SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, MEDICAL/DENTAL NEEDS & EDUCATION. TWO OF THE GIRLS WHO STRUGGLED IN THE CLASSROOM TRANSFERRED THEIR CLASSES TO CATERING SCHOOL AND GRADUATED IN NOVEMBER. ONE GIRL WHO ALSO STRUGGLED IN THE CLASSROOM LAUNCHED A PROJECT TO RAISE FRYERS (CHICKENS); ALTHOUGH SHE MADE NO PROFIT, IT WAS A LEARNING CURVE, WHICH SHE'LL TAKE INTO HER NEXT PROJECT. THE SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR THE CARE HOMES INCLUDES HOUSE PARENTS, OFFICE STAFF, A GARDENER, SECURITY GUARDS, VEHICLE MAINTENANCE, & VISITS FROM THE U.S. FOUNDERS TO TRAIN AND ENCOURAGE. THIS AMOUNT INCLUDES TRAVEL FOR ONE TRIP TO ESWATINI IN 2024 TO ASSIST IN THE WORK THAT IS SUSTAINED BY NATIVE PEOPLE. GRAND STAFF MINISTRIES, INC FUNDED AND OVERSAW THE OPERATION OF SHEPHERD'S CARE FACILITY IN ESWATINI, AFRICA, INCLUDING AN ORPHANAGE WITH TWO CARE HOMES, A PRESCHOOL FOR 4 AND 5 YEAR OLDS, AND A CHURCH. A TOTAL OF 23 GIRLS LIVED IN THE SHEPHERD'S CARE HOMES, WHICH COVERED THEIR SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, MEDICAL/DENTAL NEEDS & EDUCATION. TWO OF THE GIRLS WHO STRUGGLED IN THE CLASSROOM TRANSFERRED THEIR CLASSES TO CATERING SCHOOL AND GRADUATED IN NOVEMBER. ONE GIRL WHO ALSO STRUGGLED IN THE CLASSROOM LAUNCHED A PROJECT TO RAISE FRYERS (CHICKENS); ALTHOUGH SHE MADE NO PROFIT, IT WAS A LEARNING CURVE, WHICH SHE'LL TAKE INTO HER NEXT PROJECT. THE SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR THE CARE HOMES INCLUDES HOUSE PARENTS, OFFICE STAFF, A GARDENER, SECURITY GUARDS, VEHICLE MAINTENANCE, & VISITS FROM THE U.S. FOUNDERS TO TRAIN AND ENCOURAGE. THIS AMOUNT INCLUDES TRAVEL FOR ONE TRIP TO ESWATINI IN 2024 TO ASSIST IN THE WORK THAT IS SUSTAINED BY NATIVE PEOPLE.
  2. $33,870 spent. EDUCATION: FORTY-TWO CHILDREN ATTENDED LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL, OBTAINING A HEAD START IN LEARNING AND IN KNOWING JESUS. EACH CHILD RECIEVED TWO MEALS A DAY. GSM ALSO PAID FOR TUITION, FEES, SUPPLIES, UNIFORMS, SHOES, AND TRANSPORTATION FOR 17 CHILDREN TO ATTEND ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL IN THE VILLAGE OF SIPETE AND A FEW OTHER VILLAGES IN ESWATINI. ONE ATTENDED SKILLS TRAINING AT THE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF WHERE HE LEARNED WOODWORKING AND ELECTRICAL WORK. ADDITIONALLY, 8 STUDENTS WERE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED TO ATTEND POST-SECONDARY TRAINING (TRADE SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY), INCLUDING ROOM & BOARD AS NEEDED.
  3. $10,257 spent. CHARITY: THE CHURCH ON SITE PROVIDED COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT FOR UP TO 60 CHILDREN ON SUNDAYS, OVER 20 WOMEN, AND A FEW MEN. THIS IS CRUCIALLY IMPORTANT IN THE VILLAGE, SINCE IT'S A 45 MINUTE DRIVE FROM TOWN, AND CAR OWNERSHIP IS NEARLY NONEXISTENT. UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF AN EFFECTIVE YOUTH PASTOR, THE CHURCH HAD A THRIVING YOUTH GROUP THAT GREW IN THEIR FAITH AND SHARED THE GOSPEL WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS. THEY ATTENDED A SPECIAL CONFERENCE AS A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION AND GIFT TO THEM. EIGHT WOMEN FROM THE CHURCH CONTINUED TO MAKE AND SELL BASKETS AT FAIR TRADE PRICES. THESE BASKETS WERE THEN RESOLD AT GRAND STAFF THRIFT BOUTIQUE IN BUHLER, KS. THIS INCOME FOR THE WOMEN IS ONE OF THE RARE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS REMOTE VILLAGE. GSM DISTRIBUTED FOOD TO HUNGRY FAMILIES AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN. FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY HEALTHCARE WAS PROVIDED AS NEEDS BECAME APPARENT. THE TWO OTHER FORMERLY-SPONSORED YOUNG MEN WERE GIVEN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP THEM THRIVE. CHURCH SUPPLIES AND TENT REPAIR WEERE ALSO PROVIDED FROM THESE FUNDS. CHARITY: THE CHURCH ON SITE PROVIDED COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT FOR UP TO 60 CHILDREN ON SUNDAYS, OVER 20 WOMEN, AND A FEW MEN. THIS IS CRUCIALLY IMPORTANT IN THE VILLAGE, SINCE IT'S A 45 MINUTE DRIVE FROM TOWN, AND CAR OWNERSHIP IS NEARLY NONEXISTENT. UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF AN EFFECTIVE YOUTH PASTOR, THE CHURCH HAD A THRIVING YOUTH GROUP THAT GREW IN THEIR FAITH AND SHARED THE GOSPEL WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS. THEY ATTENDED A SPECIAL CONFERENCE AS A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION AND GIFT TO THEM. EIGHT WOMEN FROM THE CHURCH CONTINUED TO MAKE AND SELL BASKETS AT FAIR TRADE PRICES. THESE BASKETS WERE THEN RESOLD AT GRAND STAFF THRIFT BOUTIQUE IN BUHLER, KS. THIS INCOME FOR THE WOMEN IS ONE OF THE RARE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS REMOTE VILLAGE. GSM DISTRIBUTED FOOD TO HUNGRY FAMILIES AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN. FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY HEALTHCARE WAS PROVIDED AS NEEDS BECAME APPARENT. THE TWO OTHER FORMERLY-SPONSORED YOUNG MEN WERE GIVEN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP THEM THRIVE. CHURCH SUPPLIES AND TENT REPAIR WEERE ALSO PROVIDED FROM THESE FUNDS.
  4. LOCAL BENEVOLENCE (UNITED STATES)

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 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 July 2008.

    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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