Barnabas Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Barnabus Inc. is dedicated to advancing religious charitable and educational causes by fostering church growth and renewal while supporting ministries domestically and internationally. Through the provision of training support and ministry materials the organization equips individuals for effective service in their communities. The ministry led by President Fred Carpenter and Trustee Mary Catherine Miller focuses on creating and disseminating Christian literature that serves an educational purpose empowering individuals for a life dedicated to ministry. The materials authored and published by ministry founder Charles Miller and Mary Catherine Miller aim to enrich and enhance the spiritual journeys of readers enabling them to fulfill their callings in service to the church and the body of Christ.
- Income
- $80,963
- Spending
- $73,395
- Reserves
- 9.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $34,500, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 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)
- We finished two books in 2025: Getting to Know the Book of the Christian and Walking with Abraham. We aim to finish 2 or 3 more in 2026 including the toolbox and now that I am a Christian. We will continue counseling coaching and speaking with partners and new contacts to share about the ministry.
- The series titled Walking With Abraham proved so successful that they plan to offer it again in 2026. As always Fred invests considerable time and skill into collecting editing formatting typing and organizing these materials which play a practical role in shaping the inner lives of students and enabling them to influence and lead others!
- Trustee Mary Catherine Miller focuses on creating and disseminating Christian literature that serves an educational purpose authored and published founder Charles Miller and Mary Catherine Miller the aim to enrich and enhance the spiritual journeys of readers enabling them to help them in service to the church!
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2024 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2024.
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 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 May 2025.
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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