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Partners in Action Inc

EIN 86-0558130 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PARTNERS IN ACTION CREATES SOCIAL IMPACT BY EMPOWERING, SUPPORTING, AND SERVING SUSTAINABLE HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES THAT PRIMARILY FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD, WHILE SHARING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST WITH THOSE WE COME INTO CONTACT WITH.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
3
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$62,847, executive director

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: 49 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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, 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 (3)
  1. $269,914 spent. INTERNATIONAL ORPHANAGES/CHILD SPONSORSHIP/HUMAN SERVICES: FUNDS GRANTED FROM PIA TO INTERNATIONAL ENTITIES WITH WHOM WE HAVE STRATEGIC PROGRAMMATIC RELATIONSHIPS. INCLUDES FULL-TIME ORPHAN CARE IN ORPHANAGES, THE SPONSORSHIP OF CHILDREN IN POVERTY TO RECEIVE EDUCATION, AND OTHER HUMAN SERVICES, INCLUDING HEALTH SERVICES, EDUCATION, POVERTY ALLEVIATION, FAMILY STRENGTHENING, AND SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENTS.
  2. $662,376 spent. DOMESTIC CHILD SPONSORSHIP/HUMAN SERVICES: FUNDS GRANTED FROM PIA TO AFFILIATES TO SUPPORT GOSPEL OUTREACH, WATER SAFETY, CHAPLAINCY TRAINING & SERVICES, YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING, THE CARE OF ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN, FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY, THOSE IMPRISONED, ADDICTED, AND UNHOUSED, LOCALLY, ACROSS THE USA, AND WITH PROGRAMS INTERNATIONALLY. SERVICES PROVIDED RANGE FROM MEDICAL CARE, HYGIENE TRAINING, EDUCATION, EVANGELISM, DISCIPLESHIP AND COUNSELING.
  3. $8,461 spent. COMPASSIONATE BACK OFFICE SERVICES: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PROVIDED TO PIA AFFILIATES TO ENSURE STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT AND COMPLIANCE.

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 May 1989.

    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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