Pray Always Ministry
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Pray Always Ministry is a response by believers in Jesus that we are to pray without ceasing as prescribed in 1 Thessalonians 5:17. Our ministry focuses on teaching people how to pray continuously for forgiveness of our sins and to seek Gods direction in leading our daily lives. Thomas Mabiala Executive Director activities include: 1. 35% Leading daily bible studies via online Zoom sessions 2. 35% Hosting in person ministry meetings to reach the homeless and broken hearted in the inner city of Raleigh 3. 10% Leading prayer training sessions at Capital Community Church 4. 5% Meeting with local pastors at New Hope Baptist on Friday evening. 5. 15% Meeting as requested for specific health related prayer requests. The ministry is funded by contributions from fellow believers in Christ through their donations of money and materials. 100% of all contributions are devoted to this ministry. Our ministry is dedicated to serving all mankind by sharing the power of prayer.
- Income
- $109,016
- Spending
- $99,304
- Reserves
- 4.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $71,252, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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)
- $12,000 spent. Scripture based prayer teaching at Capital Community Church with direct impact to ~ 50 persons
- $5,000 spent. Leading Global prayer teams with the FIMES ministry involving ~ 76 persons globally
- $50,000 spent. Street evangelism at the bus station court house and college campuses impacting ~ 1,000 people
- MANA used as part of our outreach including Bibles reading glasses tracts and other Christian print material
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 2024.
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 April 2022.
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 November 4, 2026.
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