Awaken Ministries
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The Church Weekly gathering and outreach in the community Ministry in Chicago Worked with a team in Chicago to further establish Love Chicago - an outreach ministry Ministry work in Minneapolis
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Mission
We are dedicated to seeing city transformation through building strong communities and shifting cultures that align us with the heart of God.
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· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Awaken Ministries has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- It is one of the better-documented religion 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAwaken Ministries is a registered religion nonprofit based in Ypsilanti, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 471746975. 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 65/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $30K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Awaken Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 471746975. 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.
Awaken Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Awaken Ministries is located in Ypsilanti, MI, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Based on official tax filings, Awaken Ministries has $30K in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Awaken Ministries is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $30K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Awaken Ministries. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Awaken Ministries 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 0% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
The Church Weekly gathering and outreach in the community Ministry in Chicago Worked with a team in Chicago to further establish Love Chicago - an outreach ministry Ministry work in Minneapolis Awaken Ministries is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $30K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Awaken Ministries are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Awaken Ministries is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 471746975, 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.
Filing history
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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AWAKEN MINISTRIES is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (5)
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5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 18 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2014
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Awaken Ministries
- What is Awaken Ministries?
- Awaken Ministries is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Ypsilanti, United States. The Church Weekly gathering and outreach in the community Ministry in Chicago Worked with a team in Chicago to further establish Love Chicago - an outreach ministry Ministry work in Minneapolis
- When was Awaken Ministries founded?
- Awaken Ministries was founded in 2014.
- Who leads Awaken Ministries?
- Debra Stewart serves as Financial Administrator.
- Where is Awaken Ministries located?
- Headquartered in Ypsilanti, MI, United States.
- What is Awaken Ministries's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10K-$100K. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Awaken Ministries trustworthy?
- Awaken Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 out of 100 (Partial 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 Awaken Ministries's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 471746975.
- What is Awaken Ministries's website?
- https://awakenourcities.org/