Vertical Fellowship Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We plan organize and produce evangelistic missions that feature teams groups of singers and musicians work with churches schools and other religious and cultural organizations to invite their community to secure an audience. We then present both the music presentation as well as the message of the gospel to accomplish our mission
- Income
- $160,272
- Spending
- $197,194
- Reserves
- 6.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 150
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 254 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
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave 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 August 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 (4)
- We organized a music mission trip to Central Europe Czechia Austria. Teaming up with European schools choirs churches and cultural organizations our singers held six charity concerts distributing more than 200 Bibles and religious materials.
- Our team of 19 musicians in partnership with the Crossroads International Church in Vienna Austria organized and produced a conference for churches in Vienna our members conducted teaching workshops classes and assisted with worship services. We also performed several public concerts and engaged in street ministry in Austria Czechia distributing Bibles and ministering to citizens.
- We hosted the vocal Ensemble Za5 from Czechia organized a concert tour for them in South Florida provided all accommodations and food as well as transportation. We performed 6 performances in Stuart Jupiter West Palm beach and Miami in churches and concert halls as well as in outdoor facilities and restaurants.
- We hosted the student choir Jiricky from the Czech Republic - 43 members We organized their concert tour in South Florida performed in churches schools private and public and partnered with several other culturel and religious organizations. We provided housing transportation and food for their 2-week tour engaged dozens of volunteers and supporters and brought excellent music to thousands of listeners.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 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 November 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 November 4, 2026.
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