Fathers Heritage
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
To provide Christ-centered programs for spiritual growth, education, outreach, and restoration through camps, media, and missions locally and globally.
- Income
- $160,638
- Spending
- $154,628
- Reserves
- -0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Highest pay
- $5,000, chairman
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
Weak: 21 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 128% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
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 (4)
- $113,639 spent. The Father's Refuge operates a 40-acre discipleship camp at 9210 NC-55, Dover, NC, providing year-round Christ-centered programs including retreats, discipleship training, family camps, and outdoor education. Activities include facility maintenance, utilities, insurance, capital improvements, and program operations supporting individuals and families seeking spiritual growth, restoration, and community
- $27,572 spent. Administrative and operational support for all ministry divisions including leadership, financial management, donor relations, fundraising, volunteer coordination, and staff support. This includes salaries, professional services, office expenses, and infrastructure necessary to sustain the organization's mission across multiple ministry programs.
- $4,915 spent. The Father's Heart provides global missions outreach and domestic disaster relief operations. Global missions activities include international ministry travel, partnership with overseas ministry leaders, and direct support to mission field workers. Disaster Relief mobilizes volunteers and resources for emergency response in partnership with established disaster relief organizations.
- $7,482 spent. Father's Heritage Network and Abba Studios provide media, broadcasting, and creative ministry support including Yahweh Christian Broadcast programming and conferences, network subscriptions, and audio/video production resources that extend the organization's ministry reach.
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? 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 August 2024.
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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