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Agape Ministries Inc

Food and clothing distribution, medical and utility assistance to needy individuals provided in order for them to survive.

Human Services Saint Marys, OH EIN: 341339704 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Agape Ministries Inc

Agape Ministries Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the community of St. Marys, Ohio. We provide a range of services to those in need, including a food pantry, thrift store and client services.

Founded
Headquarters
Saint Marys, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P60
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1986

Mission

Food and clothing distribution, medical and utility assistance to needy individuals provided in order for them to survive.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 96%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.23%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.96
Program$0.96
96% to programs beats the peer average (86%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Agape Ministries Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Established in 1979, it predates 80% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Agape Ministries Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Saint Marys, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 341339704. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 55 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Agape Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 341339704. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Agape Ministries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Agape Ministries Inc is located in Saint Marys, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.

Based on official tax filings, Agape Ministries Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Agape Ministries Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 55 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Agape Ministries Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Agape Ministries Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Agape Ministries Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the community of St. Marys, Ohio. We provide a range of services to those in need, including a food pantry, thrift store and client services. Agape Ministries Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1979.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Agape Ministries Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Agape Ministries Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 341339704, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
96% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
44

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

PA
Patti H•••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Canton nonprofit leader and Agape Ministries accused of theft - AOL.com
Jun 2026
www.aol.com
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Agape Ministries founder sentenced to 7 years for child sexual assault - The Laconia Daily Sun
Apr 2024
www.laconiadailysun.com
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Receivers to oversee sale of assets of former doomsday cult Agape Ministries - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Sep 2014
www.abc.net.au

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 55 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 55 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1979
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Agape Ministries Inc

What is Agape Ministries Inc?
Agape Ministries Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Saint Marys, United States. Agape Ministries Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the community of St. Marys, Ohio. We provide a range of services to those in need, including a food pantry, thrift store and client services.
When was Agape Ministries Inc founded?
Agape Ministries Inc was founded in 1979.
Who leads Agape Ministries Inc?
Patti Hamilton serves as Executive Director.
Where is Agape Ministries Inc located?
Headquartered in Saint Marys, OH, United States.
What is Agape Ministries Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
Is Agape Ministries Inc trustworthy?
Agape Ministries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Agape Ministries Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 341339704.
What is Agape Ministries Inc's website?
http://agapeministriesinc.com