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Betesda Ministries Inc

EIN 93-1370080 · El Paso, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceFair52 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO GLORIFY GOD BY MAKING DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST AND SERVING OUR COMMUNITY WITH LOVE.

Income
$387,107
Spending
$338,814
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-30.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0

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: 42 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 84% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    10 of 10

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 (1)
  1. $260,877 spent. "PROVIDED WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES, SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE, AND PASTORAL CARE TO A CONGREGATION OF APPROXIMATELY 250 ACTIVE MEMBERS AND ATTENDEES. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE CHURCH HOSTED 2 REGULAR WEEKEND SERVICES, 5 SPECIAL HOLIDAY SERVICES, AND PERFORMED VARIOUS WEDDINGS, FUNERALS, AND BAPTISMS. THESE SERVICES FOSTER SPIRITUAL GROWTH, PROVIDE COMMUNAL SUPPORT, AND OFFER A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE BROADER COMMUNITY. PASTORAL STAFF ALSO CONDUCTED OVER 40 HOSPITAL AND HOME VISITS, PROVIDING DIRECT SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS." "FACILITATED COMPREHENSIVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND YOUTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS AIMED AT TEACHING MORAL PRINCIPLES AND COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY. THE CHURCH OPERATED A WEEKLY CHILDRENS MINISTRY WITH AN AVERAGE ATTENDANCE OF MANY CHILDREN, AND A YOUTH GROUP SERVING MANY TEENAGERS THROUGH WEEKLY MEETINGS, RETREATS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. DURING THE SUMMER, WE HOSTED A VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT ENGAGED VARIOUS CHILDREN FROM THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS. FURTHERMORE, MEMBER ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN WEEKLY SMALL-GROUP STUDIES TO PROMOTE CONTINUED LEARNING AND COMMUNITY BUILDING." "PROVIDED WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES, SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE, AND PASTORAL CARE TO A CONGREGATION OF APPROXIMATELY 250 ACTIVE MEMBERS AND ATTENDEES. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE CHURCH HOSTED 2 REGULAR WEEKEND SERVICES, 5 SPECIAL HOLIDAY SERVICES, AND PERFORMED VARIOUS WEDDINGS, FUNERALS, AND BAPTISMS. THESE SERVICES FOSTER SPIRITUAL GROWTH, PROVIDE COMMUNAL SUPPORT, AND OFFER A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE BROADER COMMUNITY. PASTORAL STAFF ALSO CONDUCTED OVER 40 HOSPITAL AND HOME VISITS, PROVIDING DIRECT SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS." "FACILITATED COMPREHENSIVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND YOUTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS AIMED AT TEACHING MORAL PRINCIPLES AND COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY. THE CHURCH OPERATED A WEEKLY CHILDRENS MINISTRY WITH AN AVERAGE ATTENDANCE OF MANY CHILDREN, AND A YOUTH GROUP SERVING MANY TEENAGERS THROUGH WEEKLY MEETINGS, RETREATS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. DURING THE SUMMER, WE HOSTED A VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT ENGAGED VARIOUS CHILDREN FROM THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS. FURTHERMORE, MEMBER ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN WEEKLY SMALL-GROUP STUDIES TO PROMOTE CONTINUED LEARNING AND COMMUNITY BUILDING."

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 February 2024.

    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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