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Xl Ministries Inc

EIN 84-1210119 · Roanoke, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide education and Biblical training to individuals and groups in order to develop Christian pastors, missionaries, youth leaders and other Christian leaders, so they can effectively develop their leadership skills and knowledge to minister Gods Word.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
12
Volunteers
26
Highest pay
$153,102, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 7 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 September 30, 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 (6)
  1. $246,690 spent. Equipping churches to provide Biblical training for pastors and other leaders in the context of the local church. Several hundred churches were supported through resources, intern training, conferences and interacting with pastors and church boards about training in the context of the church. 9 new churches have been approved to start the internship program. Many other churches used training materials for elders, missionaries and other church leaders.
  2. $182,125 spent. XL provides training resources and instruction for international churches and equips missionaries in the context of the local church through internship programs. During the year, XL: Sponsored a booth at a TMAI conference (an international training organization for pastors). XL also presented its ministry services to the regional directors of this organization and provided each of them several of XLs resources. Completed translations of its resources into two languages during the year. XL is in the process of translating its resources into 6 more languages. Provided hard copies of its English resources at conferences in 10 foreign countries. Provided hard copies of its Spanish resources at conferences in 3 foreign countries. Provided PDF downloads to churches and ministries in multiple countries outside of the US. Worked with churches and organizations in over 20 countries during the year.
  3. $150,065 spent. XL provides resources to and support for interns training in U.S. and international churches. A total of 47 churches have been approved for the internship program. 9 new churches were approved for the internship program during the fiscal year. 36 interns are currently supported by XL staff in 21 churches. 15 new interns started internships during the year from 9 different churches. 4 interns completed the program during the year.
  4. $101,987 spent. XL creates and provides publications and resources to assist churches and individuals for the development of leadership skills to minister Gods Word. During the year: 1 resource was translated into Spanish. 1,943 printed copies of resources were provided to churches and individuals. Additionally numerous resources were provided to conference attendees during the year. 1,708 PDF copies of resources were requested by churches and individuals.
  5. $66,857 spent. XL provides resources to and support for missionaries and missionary interns training in US and interntional churches. XL presented at or had tables at several missions conferences during the year. XLs conference focused on training missionaries in the context of the local church. XLs international director presented at a missions conference in the Phillipines. Several churches currently have missionary interns. 4 new missionary interns started interships during the year.
  6. XLs other program services include providing publications and resources to assist churches and individuals for the development of leadership skills to minister Gods word and providing resources to and support for missionaries and missionary interns training in the US and international churches. Further information about these program services is included in supplemental schedules at the end of the Form 990.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 January 1993.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Rbc Ministries (Grand Rapids, MI), EIN 38-1613981. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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