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Barnabas Network Inc

EIN 87-2095491 · Mt Pleasant, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceFair54 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

The ministry supports men in Christian leadership, including ministers of the Gospel, with preventative care, mental health resources, supportive community and opportunities to address their needs as leaders holistically. Additionally, we provide religious instruction and training, support church planting, engage in prayer and worship and resource mission initiatives.

Income
$291,847
Spending
$274,445
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
1
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$61,750, president

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 422% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $230,794 spent. Retreats: In 2025, we held 14 retreats across several domestic locations and three international sites. Through these programs alone, we provided crucial preventative care to 152 men in leadership. With an emphasis on rest and recreation, the cultivation of essential peer relationships, facilitated mental health group discussions, and referrals to professional services such as therapists, we experienced another strong year in our retreats program. Our scholarship donations made it possible for 46 pastors and ministry leaders to participate through full or partial scholarships.
  2. $2,820 spent. Network development: Our reach continued to expand in 2025 through the growth of our network. Our Founder, Paul Andrew, strengthened the network through preaching engagements, investing in key leaders, and deepening partnerships with organizations that support scholarships and position us to scale in 2026. Our annual booth at the Association of Related Churches (ARC) USA conference generated strong engagement, with approximately 3,000 attendees. We also participated in the ARC Europe conference for the first time, with 450 attendees. Web traffic, social media engagement, and strategic partnerships all continued to increase.
  3. $2,500 spent. Relationships: Our database of men engaged with Barnabas Network grew significantly in 2025, increasing from 634 to 721. Our volunteer team continues to grow steadily, remaining highly engaged and serving as effective recruiters and providers of preventative care. While we did not receive the grant we had hoped for to pilot aftercare cohorts, new funding has now positioned us to launch this initiative in 2026.

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 July 2022.

    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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