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Korean Antioch Presbyterian Church

EIN 91-1741025 · Renton, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceWeak40 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION CARRIES OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE BY CONDUCTING REGULAR WORSHIP SERVICES, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS, PRAYER SERVICES, AND MINISTRY ACTIVITIES. THE CHURCH EMPLOYS ORDAINED MINISTERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFS TO PROVIDE RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION, PASTORAL COUNSELING, CONGREGATIONAL CARE, AND MINISTRY SUPPORT IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS RELIGIOUS MISSION.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
13
Volunteers
70
Highest pay
$68,000, senior pasto

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: 47 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    240 of 250 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 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. $823,228 spent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
  2. $128,438 spent. DEPRECIATION EXPENSE OF 60,438 REPRESENTS THE ALLOCATION OF COSTS RELATED TO CHURCH BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT USED DIRECTLY IN CARRYING OUT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT RELIGIOUS PURPOSE. THESE ASSETS ARE UTILIZED FOR WORSHIP SERVICES, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS, PRAYER MEETINGS, BIBLE STUDIES, AND OTHER MINISTRY ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. DEPRECIATION REFLECTS THE ONGOING USE OF MINISTRY FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE CHURCH'S PROGRAM SERVICES.
  3. DEPRECIATION EXPENSE OF 60,438 REPRESENTS THE ALLOCATION OF COSTS RELATED TO CHURCH BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT USED DIRECTLY IN CARRYING OUT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT RELIGIOUS PURPOSE. THESE ASSETS ARE UTILIZED FOR WORSHIP SERVICES, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS, PRAYER MEETINGS, BIBLE STUDIES, AND OTHER MINISTRY ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. DEPRECIATION REFLECTS THE ONGOING USE OF MINISTRY FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE CHURCH'S PROGRAM SERVICES.

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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 1999.

    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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