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Living Stones Community

EIN 86-3263810 · Dadeville, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LSC exists to promote and strengthen the spiritual fitness and resilience of its members. A principal product of the organization is service to humanity and especially support children and young adults through teaching, coaching, and physical training activities.

Income
$358,897
Spending
$66,843
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
52.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 52.4 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 81% of income.

  • 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 December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 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 (8)
  1. $9,688 spent. Friday through Sunday in March - We took 99 people (28 adults and 71 students) to Camp Victory in Samson AL, providing lodging, meals, lessons about living a life loving people and living with kindness and gentleness as the main part of our lives. We had workshops on Saturday morning regarding dedicating our relationships to God and making sure to have a Christ centered marriage. The afternoon was opened up to everyone having fun and fellowshipping with one another with a variety of activities available. Saturday evening we provided another guest couple to share scripture and life experiences on living a Godly marriage.
  2. $12,884 spent. June 2-6 - We provided Food and lodging, appropriate evening messages as well as work opportunities (serving the community) and daily lunchtime devotions led by the students. Each team/worksite has 5 different jobs that help the kids learn responsibility and how to work as a team. Our theme for this mission trip was keeping Him greater. The teams come together and assist with the evening meal and the morning breakfast and lunch preparation. The number of participants was 78, not including additional volunteers that came to support by cooking or sitting in on evening programs.
  3. $7,420 spent. Friday through Sunday in March - We took 67 people (28 adults and 39 students) to Camp Victory in Samson AL, providing lodging, meals, lessons about living a life loving people and living with kindness and gentleness as the main part of our lives. We had workshops on Saturday morning regarding entering God's Rest and making sure we set aside time to reflect on living for Christ alone. We learned that entering God's rest does not necessarily mean sleeping, but allowing our souls to be at peace even among chaos, knowing that God is sovereign. The afternoon was opened up to everyone having fun and fellowshipping with one another with a variety of activities available. Saturday evening we had the teams put together skits acting out scriptures about finding rest in God.
  4. $243 spent. Service Projects
  5. $3,411 spent. Men's Conference - Approx 30 mane came together with 2 meals provided, teaching biblical principles for men
  6. $7,714 spent. LSC Gathering - a time of getting together discussing the following year of LSC programs and events. 38 participants, 4 nights lodging, food, meetings, fellowship.
  7. $3,429 spent. All In Retreat. 31 participants. The purpose of this event/program is to bring those who are serious about their relationship with Christ together and discuss trials, and successes together with like minded as well as to further a solid relationship with Christ so as to be able to carry out the mission of living a life for Christ that is shining light back on Him, through deep dive studies and devotions.
  8. $22,054 spent. Program supplies, to include : 9 squares, Storage units, computer equipment, bibles and ministry support, zoom to support weekly meetings.

Source: Form 990 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 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? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    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 August 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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