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Epworth League Inc

EIN 85-2385445 · Sullivan, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EDUCATE YOUNG ADULTS IN THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS CHRIST AND TO TRAIN, EQUIP AND DEPLOY THEM AS MISSIONARIES AROUND THE WORLD, WHILE ALSO FOCUSING ON EDUCATION, HUMANITARIAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SERVICES.

Income
$46,968
Spending
$52,323
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%

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

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

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 (2)
  1. $25,363 spent. THE CHRISTIAN DISCIPLE FARM PROVIDES AN ENHANCED VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 3-21) WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN AN OUTDOOR FARM ENVIRONMENT. A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES, EDUCATION, CRAFTS, WORSHIP, ENTERTAINMENT AND MUSIC WILL WORK TOGETHER TO BRING THE CAMP THEME TO LIFE. SPECIAL PROGRAMMING IS PROVIDED FOR TEENS, YOUNG ADULTS, MOMS AND DADS.
  2. $10,552 spent. THE TEXAS SPRING BREAK MISSION TRIP IS PRIMARILY FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS. EACH YEAR WE HOST 3 MISSION TRIPS IN MARCH, 1 WEEK LONG EACH, AND ALL TO THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE BEACH TEXAS. TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS LAST YEAR WAS AROUND 150 PEOPLE. THE PARTICIPANTS STAY IN VACATION RENTAL HOUSES AND TRAVEL TO VOLUNTEER WORK SITES EACH DAY. MOST OF OUR VOLUNTEER WORK IS FOR1) HELPING HOMEOWNERS WITH BASIC REPAIRS OR CLEAN UP AND BUILDING HOUSES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS LIKEHABITAT FOR HUMANITY.2) COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS LIKE HELPING AT FOOD PANTRIES, REPAIRING CHURCHES, PAINTING PUBLIC BUILDINGS.3) ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS PICKING UP TRASH, CLEARING TRAILS, BEACH EROSION CONTROL, AND WORKING ON PROJECTS FOR THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, THE TEXAS SEA CENTER, AND THE GULF COAST BIRD OBSERVATORY.

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

  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 December 2024.

    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 December 2021.

    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.

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