Luke 3 11 Ministries
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Luke 3:11 Ministries is a charitable organization dedicated to reducing food insecurity and economic strain among individuals and families in Marion County and surrounding communities by providing meals essential household resources and community-based support. During the year the organization operated food distribution programs including regular meal preparation and delivery as well as produce giveaways through its PBJ Truck program and hosted free community laundromat events through its Lumpy Loads of Laundry initiative. The organization also engaged in outreach events and partnerships with churches civic groups and foundations to extend services to vulnerable populations.
- Income
- $76,609
- Spending
- $60,299
- Spent on programs
- 58%
- Reserves
- 21.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 94%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 176
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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 21.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1558% 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
Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 7 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.
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 (3)
- $24,288 spent. Luke 3:11 Ministries operates the PBJ Truck Program to prepare and distribute meals and food items to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. The program includes food procurement meal assembly volunteer coordination and transportation homes in needy areas. Expenses related to this program include food supplies vehicle operation fuel maintenance and volunteer support costs. The program represents the organizations largest direct service activity and accounts for the majority of program service expenses. 34,000 meals were served in 2025.
- $10,496 spent. The Lumpy Loads of Laundry program provides free laundromat access detergent and related supplies to individuals and families facing economic hardship. Events are conducted in partnership with community laundromats sponsors and funders including restricted grants allocated specifically for this program. Expenses include laundromat fees detergent supplies outreach materials and event coordination costs. Restricted funds were expended in accordance with donor intent. The program reduced barriers to hygiene and dignity for participants and strengthened community partnerships focused on practical compassionate assistance.
- The organization also conducted smaller-scale outreach activities including emergency food distributions community events and collaborative initiatives with local organizations. These activities supported the organizations mission but did not constitute a separate major program.
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 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 December 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 April 2020.
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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