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Serve the Global Church Inc

EIN 86-1682686 · Orlando, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To serve, strengthen, and support the ministry authority of partner Christian churches in the global South and East. Specifically including Bible translation into minority languages and compassionate response to local emergencies.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$82,375, president

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 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 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (4)
  1. $1.3 million spent. Bible translation training and technical support to start new translations for 332 New or Old Testament projects in 10 countries: Democratic Republic of Congo, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Sudan, Zambia, Tanzania, and Uganda. The long-term objective is that these churches can translate, steward, and proclaim both the Old and New Testaments in their own language. During this year, 77 completed translating their entire New Testaments and 9 completed translating their entire Old Testaments.
  2. $32,160 spent. Emergency assistance for Bible translation teams. Our partners in the Democratic Republic of Congo, experienced violence and the need to quickly move to safer locations. Additionally, our partners in Kenya experienced a drought requiring relief assistance. Our objective is to stand with Bible translation teams during emergencies so that they can be a blessing to people facing dire circumstances, recover quickly, and remain productive in advancing Bible translation.
  3. $42,336 spent. International church priorities. As we are advancing Bible translation, we are committed to listening, and responding, to the local ministry priorities of our international church partners. Life in these countries is physically, socially, and spiritually difficult as our partners face simultaneous threats in each area. Our Bible translation partner in Uganda, Sudan, and Philippines established a revolving fund to assist with printing needs for completed translations. Our Bible translation partner in South Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo installed solar panels in remote locations to give Bible translation teams access to reliable electricity. In addition, Papua New Guinea and Tanzania received equipment and training to support the leadership of their teams. Uganda and India also conducted survey work to identify future needs.
  4. $85,082 spent. Program allocation of office expenses.

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 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 July 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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