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Lords Work Inc

EIN 85-3751547 · Waco, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak32 out of 100GovernanceFair54 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE LORD'S WORK IS TO BE A FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION SERVING LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES BY ENGAGING IN A BROAD RANGE OF STRATEGIES THAT PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT, LICENSE AND ORDAIN MINISTERS OF THE GOSPEL, PROVIDE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, AND HUMANITARIAN SERVICES, SUPPORT MISSIONS AND TO ALSO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE NECESSARY, SUITABLE, OR CONVENIENT FOR THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THAT PURPOSE.

Income
$368,955
Spending
$254,875
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-131.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
13
Volunteers
25

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 32 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 84% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    2 of 2 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

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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 (6)
  1. $37,433 spent. THE LORDS WORK HOSTS SEMI-ANNUAL CONFERENCES THAT UNITE MEN WITH SHARED BELIEFS AND GOALS AND PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON TOPICS OF SPIRITUALITY, STEWARDSHIP, AND FAITH STRENGTHENING.
  2. IN 1999, TEXAS BECAME THE FIRST STATE TO PASS THE BABY MOSES LAWALLOWING A WOMAN TO LEGALLY AND SAFELY SURRENDER HER NEWBORN, UP TO 60 DAYS OLD, TO A PERSON AT A FIRE STATION OR EMERGENCY ROOM WITH NO RISK OF CRIMINAL PROSECUTION. FAST-FORWARD TO 2023, AND THAT LAW HAS EVOLVED. THE GOVERNOR HAS NOW SIGNED LEGISLATION ALLOWING NEWBORNS TO BE PLACED ANONYMOUSLY INTO A SECURED "BABY BOX" AT DESIGNATED LOCATIONS LIKE FIRE STATIONS OR HOSPITAL ERS. IN A TIME WHEN MANY PEOPLE AVOID FACE-TO-FACE CONTACT, THIS PROVIDES A DISCREET, SAFE OPTIONMUCH LIKE A NIGHT DEPOSIT BOX AT A BANK. WE'RE WORKING TO INSTALL THE FIRST BABY BOX IN A HOSPITAL IN CENTRAL TEXAS AT CORYELL HEALTH IN GATESVILLE. WITH SUPPORT FROM LOCAL LEADERS AND A FEW CHURCHES, WE'VE RAISED THE FUNDS AND ARE CURRENTLY BUILDING THE BOX. TO LEARN MORE OR SUPPORT THE PROJECT, VISIT BABYMOSESTEXAS.ORG.
  3. FROM THE BEGINNING, THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE LORD'S WORK WERE DEEPLY MOVED BY THE MISSION OF THE GIDEONSAN ORGANIZATION KNOWN FOR PLACING BIBLES IN JAILS, HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES, AND, MOST FAMOUSLY, HOTEL ROOMS. RECOGNIZING THE POWER OF PUTTING GOD'S WORD DIRECTLY INTO PEOPLE'S HANDS, WE'VE MADE BIBLE DISTRIBUTION A CORE PART OF OUR MISSION. WHETHER IT'S ACROSS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY OR IN DISTANT NATIONS LIKE KENYA, LIBERIA, MALAWI, HAITI, TANZANIA, AND INDIA, WE ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING PEOPLE ACCESS SCRIPTURE IN THEIR OWN LANGUAGE AND CONTEXT. THROUGH THIS WORK, WE BELIEVE HEARTS CAN BE CHANGED, HOPE CAN BE RESTORED, AND THE MESSAGE OF CHRIST CAN REACH THE ENDS OF THE EARTH.
  4. $185,529 spent. GRANTS TO START NEW ORGANIZATION, OUR HOSPICE HOUSE.
  5. $5,272 spent. THE LORD'S WORK OFFERS A MICRO-LOAN PROGRAM FOR IMPOVERISHED INDIVIDUALS IN THE FOREIGN AREAS OF MOMBIN-CROCHU, HAITI / OELEK, UGANDA / BASSA, & MARGIBI, LIBERIA /VIJAYAWADA, INDIA / AND AREAS IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO OFFER MONETARY ASSISTANCE TO SAID INDIVIDUALS IN ORDER FOR THEM TO RECEIVE FOOD AND SHELTER IN LOCAL VILLAGES.
  6. $3,114 spent. OTHER SUPPORT FOR NONPROFITS

Source: Form 990 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 November 6, 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 April 2022.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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