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Jungle Ministry

EIN 83-2908866 · Vancouver, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWER AND EQUIP FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS, AND COMMUNITIES TO LIVE IN HARMONY WITH GOD'S DESIGN FOR THEM IN THE AREAS OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH, BENEVOLENCE, BUSINESS, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, FINANCE, HEALTH, LEADERSHIP, RELATIONSHIPS, SKILLS, AND OTHERS.

Income
$284,502
Spending
$326,268
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$80,422, president/ex

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 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 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% 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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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, 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 (5)
  1. $72,384 spent. EDUCATION: PROVIDING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CERTIFICATIONS TO CREATE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR EACH PERSON TO BECOME A CONTRIBUTING MEMBER OF THEIR FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND SOCIETY. IN 2024 WE PROVIDED 55 INDIVIDUALS WITH COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE IN THE K-12 SPACE.
  2. $82,775 spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: MEETING PEOPLE'S PHYSICAL NEEDS ESPECIALLY IN THE AREAS OF FOOD, HOUSING, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. IN 2024, WE SUPPORTED 180 INDIVIDUALS WITH HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND 200 WITH OTHER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
  3. $63,947 spent. MEDICAL: SUPPORTING COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS THROUGH HOSPITAL AND MEDICATION SUPPORT, DRUG REHABILITATION, AND PROSTHETIC SERVICES. IN 2024 WE SUPPORTED THE MEDICAL NEEDS OF 325 INDIVIDUALS.
  4. $42,730 spent. EVANGELISM: TEACHING PEOPLE GOD'S DESIGN FOR THEIR LIFE THROUGH THE BIBLE SO THEY CAN LEARN TO LOVE AND SERVE PEOPLE LIKE THE EXAMPLE JESUS GAVE US AND EQUIPPING OTHERS TO SPREAD THIS MESSAGE. IN 2024, WE SUPPORTED 45 INDIVIDUALS IN COMMUNICATING GOD'S LOVE.
  5. EVANGELISM: TEACHING PEOPLE GOD'S DESIGN FOR THEIR LIFE THROUGH THE BIBLE SO THEY CAN LEARN TO LOVE AND SERVE PEOPLE LIKE THE EXAMPLE JESUS GAVE US AND EQUIPPING OTHERS TO SPREAD THIS MESSAGE. IN 2024, WE SUPPORTED 45 INDIVIDUALS IN COMMUNICATING GOD'S LOVE.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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