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Disciples Worldwide Aviation

EIN 99-4273692 · Lovell, WY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TRAINING PILOTS AND MECHANICS SO THEY ARE QUALIFIED USE AVIATION AS A TOOL TO HELP THEM PREACH THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST THROUGHOUT THE WORLD IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN TO ALL BELIEVERS IN MATTHEW 28:18- 20.

Income
$795,500
Spending
$40,892
Spent on programs
17%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

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

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

Governance

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 82% 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

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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, 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 (5)
  1. $18 spent. THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION, AS JESUS COMMANDED IN MATTHEW 28:19-20, ON MISSION TO "MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS,- AND SPREAD THE WORD OF JESUS CHRIST TO HARD-TO-REACH REGIONS.
  2. TRAIN AVIATION MECHANICS, TO ACHIEVE REQUIRED AIRFRAME & POWER PLANT CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE NECESSARY THAT THEY MAY HELP BRING THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST TO HARD-TO-REACH REGIONS.
  3. TRAIN AVIATION PILOTS, TO ACHIEVE REQUIRED FLIGHT CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE NECESSARY THAT THEY MAY BRING THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST TO HARD-TO-REACH REGIONS.
  4. $7,000 spent. AVIATION VEHICLE USED FOR TRAINING PURPOSES, IN FURTHERENCE OF MISSION TO BRING QUALIFIED PILOTS TO HARD-TO-REACH REGIONS AND SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST.
  5. AVIATION VEHICLE USED FOR TRAINING PURPOSES, IN FURTHERENCE OF MISSION TO BRING QUALIFIED PILOTS TO HARD-TO-REACH REGIONS AND SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST.

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 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? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    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 May 2025.

    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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