Champions for Jesus Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide public benefit within the meaning of 501(c)3, including the provision of sports and recreational opportunities, community resources, and Christian discipleship to communities in Nicaragua.
- Income
- $54,389
- Spending
- $26,012
- Reserves
- 15.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (4)
- $8,366 spent. Served 300 children and teens in the greater Managua area with the following services year-round: Provided free basketball practices, games, and tournaments and opportunities to participate in municipal and national championships. Provided opportunities for children to use community center before or after school to complete homework, play board games, and receive tutoring. Provided small group discipleship.
- $6,231 spent. Provided special activities for participants: 80 teens from our basketball program attended a 3-day, 2-night overnight youth retreat with teaching, discipleship, worship services, and games. 75 adults from the community participated in a two-night workshop on the topic of healthy marriages.
- $2,457 spent. Provided a safe community center space where children and teens could go to participate in activities with adult supervision. The community center is available 4-5 days per week and is utilized by 20-30 children a day.
- $7,990 spent. The supervision and mentorship of trusted and trained adult staff was provided throughout all program activities (total 80 hours per week).
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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