Spread the Word Ministries Worship Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 5% 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
Embrace, Encourage, and Empower. Allowing God's love to reach the world through us. To lovingly lead the lost into a relationship with Jesus Christ and to develop mature believers.
- Income
- $418,575
- Spending
- $318,646
- Spent on programs
- 5%
- Reserves
- -36.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 58%
- Employees
- 0
- Highest pay
- $26,500, 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
Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 62% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 32% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 155% 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: 58 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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 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 (1)
- $15,446 spent. 2025 was a year of remarkable growth and ministry impact for Spread the Word Ministries. The Deacon Ministry served over 160 families, offering prayer, guidance, and practical support, while two new deacons were ordained to strengthen the team. The Executive Board implemented updated Church By-Laws, created a sub-set for The Gathering Point Event Center, and improved financial accountability through the Continuous Improvement Opportunity review. The Intercessory Team remained faithful in prayer, conducting spiritual warfare training and daily walks around the new church grounds. The Worship and Usher Ministries led with excellence, welcoming more than 4,200 guests and expanding service teams through new Junior Ushers. Across ministries, fellowship and discipleship flourishedhighlighted by the Marriage Retreat in Ft. Worth, the Womens Lock-In and Mother/Daughter Tea, Mens weekly gatherings, and the Singles Ministrys book studies and outings. The Childrens Ministry and I Am STEM Camp nurtured young minds through Scripture, science, and leadership, while the Outreach Feeding Ministry, in partnership with Red Calf Cowboy Church, provided over 1,400 meals and essential resources to the community. Together, these efforts reflect a church united in faith, service, and excellenceadvancing our mission to Spread the Word, strengthen families, and transform our community for Christ.
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
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 November 6, 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? Worth knowing.
The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.
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 March 2011.
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 November 4, 2026.
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