Arizona Tamil Church
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
1 gathering of Tamil from Indian subcontinent ethnic group that meets regularly for Sunday worship services 2 provide physical and emotional support for the attendees and offer an opportunity for the members to have fellowship with each other 3 provide an environment for the children of the members to be brought up in a safe place that teaches Christian virtues truths and morals.
- Income
- $15,625
- Spending
- $14,578
- Reserves
- 13.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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 (10)
- $5,446 spent. Cost associated with arranging preachers pastors teachers to conduct monthly services and special events such as Christmas Easter etc. the cost includes travel expenses and token gifts for the preachers pastors teachers. the worship services are typically attended by 75-100 Tamil people. the worship services provide an opportunity for the attendees to worship in their native language..
- $2,549 spent. Worship services are followed by fellowship hour during which dinner is provided for the attendees as they can fellowship together with other fellow attendees.
- $3,221 spent. Childrens ministry to educate children with Christian teachings and make them participate in special events such as nativity programs musical programs during VBS Christmas and Easter.
- $149 spent. Fellowship Registration
- $100 spent. Tax Prep and Filing
- Technology Expenses Mobile and Zoom
- $192 spent. PO Box
- Calendar
- $1,271 spent. Audio Components
- $1,650 spent. Arizona State University Campus Ministry Support
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
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? Caution.
Not 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? Worth knowing.
The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.
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 July 1994.
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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