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Burning Bush Ministries Inc

EIN 85-3420944 · Flushing, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The organizations primary purpose is Religious evangelism and ministry outreach, carried out through missionary work, public preaching, discipleship.

Income
$70,101
Spending
$56,591
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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)
  1. $51,478 spent. During the reporting period, Burning Bush Ministries conducted U.S.-based mission work through structured and recurring street outreach programs designed to advance its religious purpose of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. These program service activities were carried out in public settings to reach individuals who may not otherwise engage with traditional church environments. Outreach efforts were organized, team-based, and implemented on a consistent schedule, reflecting an ongoing commitment to public evangelism and discipleship. The organization deployed trained outreach teams to a variety of locations, including urban streets, parks, and community gathering areas. Team members engaged individuals in direct, one-on-one conversations focused on sharing the message of the Gospel, providing biblical teaching, and offering prayer. These interactions were conducted in a respectful and compassionate manner, with an emphasis on meeting individuals where they are and addressing spiritual questions or needs. The organization facilitated a significant number of Gospel-centered conversations throughout the reporting period, contributing to increased public awareness and engagement with its religious mission.
  2. $1,683 spent. Burning Bush Ministries establishes and supports house churches as part of its ongoing religious and charitable activities. These gatherings are small, home-based meetings where individuals come together for Bible study, prayer, worship, and fellowship. House churches provide an accessible and informal setting for individuals who may not attend traditional church services, allowing for deeper engagement with Scripture and personal spiritual growth. Burning Bush Ministries facilitates the development of these groups by identifying participants through outreach efforts, coordinating meeting opportunities. Providing basic guidance and teaching resources and materials. Leadership within house churches is supported through informal training and mentorship to ensure consistency in biblical instruction and group continuity. These activities further the organization's exempt purpose by promoting religious education, fostering discipleship, and creating faith-based communities that support ongoing spiritual development.
  3. $3,430 spent. the organization provides basic assistance to individuals in need, including the distribution of food, clothing, and Bibles. These resources were offered to support both physical and spiritual needs, particularly among underserved populations. Individuals encountered through outreach were also invited to participate in ongoing Bible studies, small group gatherings, and house church meetings for continued discipleship and religious education. These activities furthered the organization's religious and charitable mission by combining faith-based outreach with tangible community support.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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