Rescue the Persecuted Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Rescue the Persecuted Inc is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to rescuing persecuted religious minorities supporting vulnerable Jewish communities and assisting individuals facing life-cycle and emergency family crises Our programs include Redeem the Oppressed which rescues persecuted Christians from slavery and provides them with long-term support For African Jews which facilitates access to kosher food Jewish education and employment and Heimish Giving which provides vital aid for Jewish communities Through these initiatives we provide direct aid and long-term support to those in need
- Income
- $41,615
- Spending
- $49,055
- Reserves
- 0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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
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, 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 (3)
- $7,774 spent. Redeem the Oppressed -- We rescue persecuted minorities from slavery forced labor and dangerous situations Through emergency evacuations relocation services and financial aid we help them rebuild their lives in safety and dignity
- $247 spent. For African Jews -- We provide remote employment opportunities access to kosher food affordable Jewish education and community-based holiday celebrations to African Jews This program ensures cultural preservation and religious support
- $35,199 spent. Heimish Giving -- Through fundraising volunteers and collaborative efforts we provide essential support including aid for IDF soldiers and their families and elderly care services Jewish matchmaking resources and support for Talmudic scholars We also assist with medical expenses life-cycle celebrations job loss educational investments and emergency relief for those in crisis
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 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 December 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 October 21, 2026.
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