Bartimaeus Ministries Inc
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Theological Animation:Ministry of teaching, writing and organizing, helping to build a faith-based movement for peace, justice, and discipleship via speaking at various venues, teaching online courses, webinar broadcasts, lecture video-conferencing on a diverse range of themes posted nearly weekly on the www.radicaldiscipleship.net blog, and almost daily on BCM's Facebook page. We have reached thousands of individuals through our programs. Ministry Outreach:Ministry to support pastors, educators, students and activists to build capacity for change in churches and faith communities. Strategically amplifies and broadly disseminates our perspective on the theology and practices of contemporary discipleship. Restorative Justice:Ministry of education, writing and victim-offender facilitation, seeking to teach about alternatives to violence, truth and reconciliation projects, impact of intergenerational trauma and processes of mediation …
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Mission
To promote the renewal of gospel work and life among communities of faith in the world.
Focus areas & reach
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Bartimaeus Ministries Inc with 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 registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBartimaeus Ministries Inc is a registered religion nonprofit based in Oak View, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 954842713. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $194K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bartimaeus Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 954842713. 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.
Bartimaeus Ministries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Bartimaeus Ministries Inc is located in Oak View, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years. Its registered address is PO Box 328, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Bartimaeus Ministries Inc has $194K in annual revenue. 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.
Bartimaeus Ministries Inc 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 $194K in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bartimaeus 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, Bartimaeus 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). 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.
Theological Animation:Ministry of teaching, writing and organizing, helping to build a faith-based movement for peace, justice, and discipleship via speaking at various venues, teaching online courses, webinar broadcasts, lecture video-conferencing on a diverse range of themes posted nearly weekly on the www.radicaldiscipleship.net blog, and almost daily on BCM's Facebook page. We have reached thousands of individuals through our programs. Ministry Outreach:Ministry to support pastors, educators, students and activists to build capacity for change in churches and faith communities. Strategically amplifies and broadly disseminates our perspective on the theology and practices of contemporary discipleship. Restorative Justice:Ministry of education, writing and victim-offender facilitation, seeking to teach about alternatives to violence, truth and... Bartimaeus Ministries Inc is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.
Among religion charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $194K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Bartimaeus Ministries Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bartimaeus Ministries Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 954842713, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BARTIMAEUS MINISTRIES INC 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 (4)
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4 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 - 12 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 · 12 officers on file
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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 · 2001
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Bartimaeus Ministries Inc
- What is Bartimaeus Ministries Inc?
- Bartimaeus Ministries Inc is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Oak View, United States. Theological Animation:Ministry of teaching, writing and organizing, helping to build a faith-based movement for peace, justice, and discipleship via speaking at various venues, teaching online courses, webinar broadcasts, lecture video-conferencing on a diverse range of themes posted nearly weekly on the www.radicaldiscipleship.net blog, and almost daily on BCM's Facebook page. We have reached thousands of individuals through our programs. Ministry Outreach:Ministry to support pastors, educators, students and activists to build capacity for change in churches and faith communities. Strategically amplifies and broadly disseminates our perspective on the theology and practices of contemporary discipleship. Restorative Justice:Ministry of education, writing and victim-offender facilitation, seeking to teach about alternatives to violence, truth and reconciliation projects, impact of intergenerational trauma and processes of mediation and dialogue. The staff speaks at various venues around the U.S. and Canada, publishes articles, teaches online courses and curates webinars.
- When was Bartimaeus Ministries Inc founded?
- Bartimaeus Ministries Inc was founded in 2001.
- Who leads Bartimaeus Ministries Inc?
- Susan Taylor serves as President.
- Where is Bartimaeus Ministries Inc located?
- Headquartered in Oak View, CA, United States.
- What is Bartimaeus Ministries Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- Is Bartimaeus Ministries Inc trustworthy?
- Bartimaeus Ministries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Bartimaeus Ministries Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 954842713.
- What is Bartimaeus Ministries Inc's website?
- https://www.bcm-net.org