Straight Path Ministries
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To reach the unreached with the gospel of Jesus Christ by sharing the message of hope and salvation worldwide Straight Path Ministries focuses heavily on reaching people who have limited or no ability to hear the gospel in their city Straight Path Ministries reaches people through school programs mass open-air events and remote village outreaches maintaining a primary presence in Asia and Africa A core aspect of the ministry is partnering with and equipping existing local churches through intensive evangelism trainings and church planting initiatives By providing indigenous practical training the organization empowers local believers to multiply disciples and fulfill the Great Commission in their own communities
- Income
- $119,874
- Spending
- $113,185
- Reserves
- 0.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $8,000, 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
Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 13% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% 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 (3)
- Organized and executed eight intensive two-week youth crusades across Thailand as part of the EveryONE initiative We mobilized over 100 evangelists from around the world to reach local youth By partnering with local ministries this massive evangelistic effort successfully reached over 250000 individuals with face-to-face gospel presentations These outreaches significantly impacted communities by providing moral guidance to youth fostering spiritual awakening and actively supporting regional church networks in expanding their local outreach capacities
- $15,000 spent. Hosted seven targeted Jesus Camps dedicated to the intensive discipleship and spiritual development of Thai believers These immersive camps provided a safe supportive environment for attendees to receive deep biblical teaching personal coaching from world-class leaders and practical evangelism training We trained over 1000 pastors and church leaders from Thailand and surrounding nations Through these camps over 1000 individuals made commitments to the Christian faith
- $12,000 spent. Organized a major mass gospel crusade in Kenya in January 2025 This large-scale community outreach event unified local ministries to publicly share a message of hope healing and salvation The initiative drew an attendance of approximately 5000 people and served as a major catalyst for local church growth It also provided essential spiritual encouragement and logistical support to indigenous believers and pastoral leaders in the region
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 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 September 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 November 4, 2026.
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