Likewise Worship Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 48% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Likewise worship exists for the purpose of discipling worship leaders whomGod is calling to shepherd his people. We aim to equip and developfollowers of Jesus Christ and gifted musicians to lead humbly andcreatively in their contexts for the purpose of unifying the local churchthrough music and worship.
- Income
- $529,232
- Spending
- $432,810
- Spent on programs
- 49%
- Reserves
- 15.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 15.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 48% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1548% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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)
- $105,778 spent. Community:Likewise Worship provides community opportunities for local worship leaders in 8 different US states. The goal of these opportunities are to connect local leaders, keep them encouraged, and help them move towards unity between churches in their cities. In these monthly gatherings, leaders worship, pray, and eat together. In 2024, Likewise Worship hosted 71 gatherings across 8 states.
- $70,349 spent. Care / Coaching:Likewise Worship provides intentional one-on-one support to local worship pastors in the form of soul care and discipleship and ministry coaching. Approximately 40% of worship leaders consider leaving ministry each year, mostly due to ministry burnout. The team of pastors on staff at Likewise Worship commit to ongoing relationships with leaders. In these one-on-one meetings, leaders receive biblical counsel, encouragement, and challenge to grow in their walk with Jesus. Leaders also receive ministry coaching to improve their gifts and their ministry processes. In 2024, the team of Likewise had 1,207 one on one meetings with worship leaders.
- $33,650 spent. Retreat:Each year, Likewise Worship provides a rest and renewal retreat for worship leaders and their spouses. The goal of these is to provide a space for ministry leaders to seek the Lord and connect with their spouse. We provide engaging and encouraging Biblical teaching, community opportunities, and plenty of space to rest and recharge to go back into ministry. We hosted 150 leaders and spouses at our 2024 retreat!
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 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 March 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 December 2019.
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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