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Zion Gate Ministries

EIN 87-2714731 · Flint, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO MAKE READY A PEOPLE PREPARED FOR THE LORD

Income
$145,548
Spending
$108,995
Reserves
22 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$70,800, president

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

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 22.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

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 (1)
  1. $26,771 spent. Zion Gate Ministries had a very successful 2025 calendar year. Under the leadership of Rev. Edward Watts, Zion Gate Ministries traveled to 48 cities across 24 states. ZGM conducted 15 conferences and 81 teaching events in 24 states, helping churches, pastors, and ministry leaders fulfill their personal ministries to equip the body of Christ. Zion Gate Ministries partnered with 2 other ministries to help lead a large group of 53 people on an overseas mission, prayer, and teaching journey. From May 24 to May 31st, the team of 53 traveled to the ancient sites of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation, now in the modern nation of Turkey. From May 31st to June 4th, the group then journeyed to Israel for a teaching and prayer tour, visiting many ancient Biblical sites. From June 4th to June 6th, a smaller group of the 53 then traveled to Rome, Italy, visiting the Vatican and other ancient Biblical sites. Rev. Edward Watts and Zion Gate Ministries were in Utah monthly throughout 2025. Rev. Watts led several in-depth Bible seminars in Salt Lake City and Ogden. Multiple pastors, religious leaders, and Christians attended the gatherings and have invited Rev. Watts to minister in their churches. Abilene, Texas, was another city where ZGM and Rev. Watts ministered multiple times throughout 2025. During those visits, he held Bible seminars, teaching and training many local pastors for a week at a time. During the 2025 calendar year, Zion Gate Ministries and Rev. Watts were deeply involved in a para-church ministry called The Worship Barn. Rev. Watts has been integral to launching and establishing the Worship Barn. The Worship Barn is a neutral venue where Christian conferences are held semi-monthly to train, equip, and encourage pastors, leaders, and believers in the surrounding region. ZGM met all their 2025 goals and is very excited about the opportunities ahead. ZGM will continue to minister regularly in the Texas, Idaho, and Utah regions in 2026 and will help organize and facilitate a Biblical teaching and equipping journey to Israel if travel permits.

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

  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 June 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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