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Lesser Ministries Inc

EIN 92-1166845 · Pink Hill, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Lesser Ministries supports pastors and church leaders and provides mission opportunities for those serving the less fortunate, meeting both physical and spiritual needs.

Income
$204,281
Spending
$143,723
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
10.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
2
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$51,016, president director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 69% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 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)
  1. $34,162 spent. Domestic Ministry: Supported pastors and congregations in the U.S. Offered service opportunities to help individuals and families in need Partnered with ministries to provide supplies and volunteer support. Led a supply drive for Hurricane Helene victims in Western NC. Served as chaplains with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team. Worked with local churches, schools, and groups in relief efforts. Supported leadership retreat and Kids For Jesus programs. Provided benevolence assistance to families in need. Estimated more than 1,000 families served through activities. Program furthered domestic outreach and community support. See Schedule O for full description.
  2. $23,303 spent. Central & South America Missions: Supported pastors and churches. Conducted short-term mission activities with local congregations. Preached in churches and held leadership teaching sessions. Participated in planning meetings for future mission outreach. In 2024, conducted mission work in Uberlandia, Brazil. Forty-three volunteers served an estimated 1,000 individuals. Provided VBS programs in schools and community settings. Engaged in evangelism throughout local communities. Continued partnerships with churches and ministry leaders. Program advanced regional ministry and outreach efforts. See Schedule O for full description.
  3. $17,264 spent. Africa Missions: Supported pastors, leaders, and communities. Conducted short-term mission trips focused on spiritual care. Assisted individuals facing poverty through ministry outreach. Preached weekly in local congregations to support pastors. Held a womens retreat with about 20 participants. Conducted a leadership conference serving about 500 daily. Provided meals during leadership training sessions. Held open-air village meetings with 1,500 nightly attendees. Strengthened local churches through teaching and support. Program expanded outreach across multiple communities. See Schedule O for full description.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2023.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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