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Barnabas Association Mexico Inc

EIN 86-0804399 · Yuma, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak29 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IBCAR, A GROUP OF CHURCHES IN MEXICO, KNOWN AS IGLESIAS BAUTISTAS CONSERVADORAS, ASOCIACION RELIGIOSAS: ASSISTANCE TO PASTORS AND CHURCHES, see Form 990, Schedule O

Income
$218,713
Spending
$125,752
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
16 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
5,160
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$57,500, director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.0 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 43% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 69% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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. $51,210 spent. THE BARNABAS MISSION IS A 5-FOLD PLAN FOR STARTING CHURCHES AND TRAINING PASTORS, SINCE 1996. PROVISION OF FUNDS FOR PASTORS/CHURCHES OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES IN MEXICO KNOWN AS IBCAR: 5,210. IG BAUT AGUA VIVA, CAMPOS 7,800. IG. BAUT BETANIA, FERNANDO 3,600. IG BAUT CALVARIO, SEPULVEDA 5,550, IG BAUT CONS, HURTADO 5,200. IG BAUT CB, ORNELAS 9,400. IG BAUT MARANATHA, MORELOS 2,200. IG BAUT MARANATHA TIJUANA 3,600. IG BAUT MONTE SINAI, MEXICALI 5,850. IG BAUT CRISTO LA ROCA 8,010.
  2. $6,293 spent. BARNABAS ASSOCIATION PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE PASTORS AND CHURCHES OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES, KNOWN AS IBCAR. IN THE LIST OF CHURCHES AND AMOUNTS, EACH CHURCH RECEIVES THE AMOUNT SHOWN FOR THE PARTIAL SUPPORT OF THE PASTOR. THE ASSOCIATIONAL CAMP IS VERY IMPORTANT TO EACH CHURCH AND IS MAINTAINED BY THE CARETAKER. BARNABAS WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR EVANGELISM, SOME CONSTRUCTION, AND FUNDS FOR A CAR.
  3. $3,350 spent. PROVISION OF OTHER FUNDS, SUCH AS EVANGELISM AND PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
  4. $64,899 spent. PAID TO TWO DIRECTORS: 57,500 AND 5,160 PLUS OTHER EXPENSES: 2,239 TOTAL 64,899

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 February 1996.

    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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