Guardian Ministry
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
What is the purpose of Guardian Chaplains? Guardian Chaplains is an educational community that recruits, trains, and ordains/licenses new chaplains in support of our first responders. We also provide continuing education for chaplains to expand their skills and earn specialty certifications. Finally, Guardian Chaplains offers an online professional community for its members. Guardian Chaplains offers cutting-edge online educational tools that are either low-cost or free. Our training is quick to obtain and geared toward specific needs and areas of service. Our educational model also promotes and encourages lifelong learning. Guardian Chaplains is supported by a backbone of experienced volunteers, including seasoned chaplains, counselors and therapists, psychologists, seminary professors, scholars, education specialists, and tech experts. This diverse team allows us to deliver high-quality and time-efficient online training online.
- Income
- $12,203
- Spending
- $12,203
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 54%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- $7,800 spent. Total programs 1 Guardian Chaplains What is the purpose of Guardian Chaplains? Guardian Chaplains is an educational community that recruits, trains, and ordains/licenses new chaplains in support of our first responders. We also provide continuing education for chaplains to expand their skills and earn specialty certifications. Finally, Guardian Chaplains offers an online professional community for its members. Guardian Chaplains offers cutting-edge online educational tools that are either low-cost or free. Our training is quick to obtain and geared toward specific needs and areas of service. Our educational model also promotes and encourages lifelong learning. Guardian Chaplains is supported by a backbone of experienced volunteers, including seasoned chaplains, counselors and therapists, psychologists, seminary professors, scholars, education specialists, and tech experts. This diverse team allows us to deliver high-quality and time-efficient online training at an affordable price. Subject area: Education Health Public safety and disaster management Religion International human rights Population served: Religious groups Military personnel Veterans Emergency responders Activists Geographic area served: North America Our focus Subject area Community and economic development icon Community and economic development - Community service Human services icon Human services - Human services information - Victim aid - Human services management International human rights icon International human rights - Freedom from violence and torture - Freedom of religion and belief - Police reform Public affairs icon Public affairs - Leadership development Education icon Education - Out-of-school learning - Cooperative education - E-learning Religion icon Religion Public safety and disaster management icon Public safety and disaster management Population served General population| Religious groups| Activists| Emergency responders| Veterans| Military personnel Geographic area served North America
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
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 February 2025.
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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