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Passion and Purpose Ministries

EIN 83-2358203 · Stockton, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A community-based organization with a mission to inspire hope promote empowerment and provide services encouraging personal growth as well as mental and emotional wellness serving communities historically underserved providing services that are culturally responsive & language-appropriate

Income
$297,840
Spending
$212,109
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
16
Volunteers
29
Highest pay
$52,004, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 3 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 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)
  1. $199,960 spent. EYC: Passion and Purposed conducted monthly education and training workshops facilitated by trained professionals and youth peer leaders. These workshops covered crucial topics such as suicide prevention peer pressure navigation fentanyl and overdose prevention including Narcan training stress and anxiety management substance use opioid overdose awareness A.C.E Accountability Corrective Action and Execution principles communication public speaking and leadership skills. To assess the impact we used surveys and post-activity group discussions to measure changes in baseline knowledge. The results showed an average increase of 60% in knowledge levels from the baseline. We observed enhanced confidence communication and research skills among youth participants who actively contributed by developing content for educational workshops. Moreover several youth participants assumed leadership roles by facilitating workshops showcasing significant personal growth and development within our program.
  2. $1,185 spent. Emergent Learning: The BAR Business Analysis Review and AAR After Action Review tools played a vital role in our organization by guiding us to remain aligned with our vision. These tools facilitated a collaborative approach enabling every team member to contribute to the process effectively. Through the BAR and AAR tools we have been able to ensure that all stakeholders are engaged in decision-making and that our actions are consistently in line with our overarching goals. The emphasis on collective participation has significantly enhanced our strategic planning and implementation processes fostering a culture of inclusivity and shared responsibility within our organization.
  3. $122 spent. Community Talks: The grant provided crucial support for our organizations 3rd Annual 5K Youth Substance Use Prevention Month Event held on Saturday October 25 2025. This event served as a significant platform to showcase our programs services and resources to youth families and community members reinforcing our commitment to substance use prevention in our locality. To enhance community engagement we offered vendor spaces to community-based organizations and local businesses facilitating collaborative efforts towards our shared goal of fostering a healthier and safer environment for all.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 June 2021.

    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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