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Galilee International US

EIN 83-2240528 · Fremont, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Galilee International US is organized exclusively for religious purposes, specifically to provide training, support, and care primarily to Chinese missionaries serving cross-culturally and in underserved regions.The organization's main activities include:Training: Collaborating with churches and Christian organizations to provide on-the-job training that equips missionaries with spiritual, practical, and cultural skills to serve effectively in diverse settings.Care: Partnering with ministries to offer holistic care through counseling and consultation, aimed at restoring the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of missionaries and their families.Support: Working with nonprofits and NGOs that share a similar mission to deliver financial assistance and resources for missionaries' charitable work, including refugee outreach, orphan care, education for low-income families, poverty relief, and other humanitarian efforts.

Income
$545,646
Spending
$591,958
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • 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. $301,666 spent. Field Ministry Expansion and Relief Program:In 2024, the organization provided over $300,000 in direct funding to support active field ministries. Ten new missionary families were added to the field, expanding the organization's global reach. Emergency support and disaster relief efforts were delivered in 10 countries in response to local crises. Additionally, the organization co-hosted a strategic leadership retreat in partnership with allied organizations, convening over 30 leaders to strengthen governance and mission collaboration.
  2. $169,459 spent. Missionary Support and Care Program: In 2024, the organization raised $170,000 through special contributions and donor partnerships to advance its missionary care initiatives. Program funds supported education subsidies for over 70 children of missionaries and provided health insurance coverage for more than 60 missionary families. Additionally, the organization organized and sent over 10 short-term mission teams to provide on-the-ground visits, care, and ministry support in underserved areas.
  3. $84,739 spent. Turkey Relief:On February 6, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Turkey-Syria border, resulting in devastating casualties. Galilee International US (GIU) responded swiftly through its local missionaries in partnership with Turkish churches, while the U.S. team mobilized churches and organizations to provide relief resources and support reconstruction. With GIU's backing, workers established three service centers and a children's center to support affected families. In 2024, a portion of donations from U.S. churches and individuals was distributed to local nonprofits to continue long-term relief efforts. Through this work, we pray the gospel brings hope and healing to those impacted.
  4. $22,340 spent. Missionary Training and Leadership Development Program and Mobolization Services :In 2024, the organization conducted multiple missionary training sessions, including graduation ceremonies at two established training centers. It launched two new theological training centers to equip local disciples and emerging leaders. The organization also offered over six monthly courses covering topics such as business as mission, life coaching, parenting, and discipleship. Additionally, it hosted the inaugural Business Mission Summit to foster collaboration between missionaries and Christian entrepreneurs.The GIU Mobilization Program fosters collaboration among organizations, churches, institutions, and individuals by promoting shared vision and mission. Through testimony sharing from frontline workers and strategic partnership-building, the program encourages unified efforts in advancing the Lord's Great Commission.

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 November 6, 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 2024.

    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 2019.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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