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Grace4kenya Charitable Foundation

EIN 85-2964739 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO ASSIST IMPOVERISHED INDIVIDUALS IN KENYA WHO ARE IN NEED OF HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE, EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL TRAINING.

Income
$321,134
Spending
$319,933
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (4)
  1. $122,913 spent. IN 2025, GRACE4KENYA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION PROVIDED A $122,913 GRANT TO BIBLE FAITH CHURCH OF KENYA (BFCK). THIS INCLUDED $54,205 IN CAPITAL FUNDING TO CONTINUE CONSTRUCTION OF A LARGE REGIONAL CHURCH IN LELAN. THE REMAINING $68,708 OPERATING GRANT SUPPORTED 30 PASTORS SALARIES AND BENEFITS, TRAVEL EXPENSES, MEETINGS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS FOR THE DENOMINATION. MOTORCYCLES HAVE BEEN A SIGNIFICANT ASSET, ENABLING PASTORS TO REACH HOMEBOUND MEMBERS AND ATTEND MEETINGS FOR TRAINING, PLANNING, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND PRAYER. THE MINISTRY CONTINUES TO EXPAND THROUGH GROWING CONGREGATIONS AND NEW CHURCH PLANTS.
  2. $118,560 spent. IN 2025, GRACE4KENYA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION PROVIDED A TOTAL OF $118,560 IN GRANTS TO BIBLE FAITH CHURCH MEDICAL SERVICES. THESE OPERATING GRANTS INCLUDED $64,578 FOR OUTREACH, $51,882 FOR BENDERA HOSPITAL, AND $2,100 TO REPAIR THE WATER TOWER IN KAMERIS (A VILLAGE SERVED BY THE MOBILE CLINICS). OUTREACH CONSISTS OF TWO COMPONENTS. THE FIRST IS THE MOBILE MEDICAL CLINICS, WHICH SERVE APPROXIMATELY 1,000 PEOPLE PER MONTH ACROSS SIX REMOTE VILLAGES WITHOUT ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE, AT AN AVERAGE COST OF ABOUT $2.50 PER PERSON. THE SECOND COMPONENT IS COMMUNITY HEALTH EVANGELISM (CHE), WHOSE STAFF SERVE NINE VILLAGES BY SHARING THE GOSPEL, PLANTING CHURCHES, IMPROVING HEALTHCARE, AND PROMOTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING INCOME-GENERATING OPPORTUNITIES. PASTORS FROM BIBLE FAITH CHURCHES ARE NOW BEING TRAINED TO IMPLEMENT AND EXPAND THE CHE PROGRAM INTO SIX REGIONS: WEST POKOT, TRANS-NZOIA, BUNGOMA, MARAKWET, UASIN-GISHU, AND NANDI COUNTIES.
  3. $67,280 spent. IN 2025, GRACE4KENYA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION PROVIDED A $44,972 OPERATING GRANT TO GEORGE KENDAGOR CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (GKCA) TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN SCHOOL FEES COLLECTED AND THE COST OF RUNNING THE SCHOOL. AN ADDITIONAL $21,024 WAS PROVIDED TO RENOVATE THE DORMITORIES AND KITCHEN TO MEET GOVERNMENT STANDARDS. THE SCHOOL SERVES A DISADVANTAGED AREA POPULATED PRIMARILY BY SUBSISTENCE FARMERS, AND MANY STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS OR ARE UNABLE TO PAY FULL SCHOOL FEES. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND TEACHERS HAVE BEEN WORKING CLOSELY WITH OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONALS EDUQUALITY PROGRAM TO IMPROVE BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, AS WELL AS TO IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE TEACHING METHODS. GKCAS NINTH-GRADE CLASS ACHIEVED THE HIGHEST SCORE IN THE REGION ON THE NATIONAL EXAM.
  4. HEALTH CARE CONTINUED: OUTREACH IS COMPOSED OF TWO PARTS INCLUDING THE MOBILE MEDICAL CLINICS THAT SERVE ABOUT 1,000 PEOPLE PER MONTH IN FIVE REMOTE VILLAGES WITHOUT ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AT AN AVERAGE COST OF ABOUT $2.50 PER PERSON. THE SECOND PART OF OUTREACH IS COMMUNITY HEALTH EVANGELISM WHICH SERVES SEVEN VILLAGES BY SHARING THE GOSPEL, PLANTING CHURCHES, IMPROVING HEALTHCARE, AND PROMOTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE INCOME.

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

  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 2025.

    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 January 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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