Christ of First Importance Ministries
Christ of first importance ministries exists to strengthen churches (including pastoral training and church planting) and to care for orphans and vulnerable children in sub-saharan africa as a …
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Totrainindegenouspastorsinsub-SaharanAfricancountriesanddisciplechurchleadersequippingthemtolive,preach,counsel,andevangelizeinaChrist-centeredwayintheirlocalchurchwhileupholdingScriptureasthesoleauthority.Trainedabout30pastors Comealongsideorphansandvulnerablechildrenbyprovidingthemwithbasicneedsincludingfood,shelter,clothingandschoolfeesandtutoringwhilesharingtheloveofChrist.Assistedabout40families Covidreliefrelief.Helpedabout923individuals Grants to local pastors to make them self sustainable
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Mission
Christ of first importance ministries exists to strengthen churches (including pastoral training and church planting) and to care for orphans and vulnerable children in sub-saharan africa as a means to minister to their greater need of christ.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Christ of First Importance Ministries with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 93% of the 114,636 religion charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- disclosed leadership
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- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChrist of First Importance Ministries is a registered religion nonprofit based in Burbank, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 471145821. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $217K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Christ of First Importance Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 471145821. 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.
Christ of First Importance Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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 religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Christ of First Importance Ministries is located in Burbank, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, Christ of First Importance Ministries has $217K in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 87% 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.
Christ of First Importance 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 $217K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Christ of First Importance Ministries. 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, Christ of First Importance 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 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
Totrainindegenouspastorsinsub-SaharanAfricancountriesanddisciplechurchleadersequippingthemtolive,preach,counsel,andevangelizeinaChrist-centeredwayintheirlocalchurchwhileupholdingScriptureasthesoleauthority.Trainedabout30pastors Comealongsideorphansandvulnerablechildrenbyprovidingthemwithbasicneedsincludingfood,shelter,clothingandschoolfeesandtutoringwhilesharingtheloveofChrist.Assistedabout40families Covidreliefrelief.Helpedabout923individuals Grants to local pastors to make them self sustainable Christ of First Importance Ministries is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $217K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Christ of First Importance Ministries are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Christ of First Importance Ministries is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 471145821, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
CHRIST OF FIRST IMPORTANCE 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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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 18 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 · 2015
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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 Christ of First Importance Ministries
- What is Christ of First Importance Ministries?
- Christ of First Importance Ministries is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Burbank, United States. Totrainindegenouspastorsinsub-SaharanAfricancountriesanddisciplechurchleadersequippingthemtolive,preach,counsel,andevangelizeinaChrist-centeredwayintheirlocalchurchwhileupholdingScriptureasthesoleauthority.Trainedabout30pastors Comealongsideorphansandvulnerablechildrenbyprovidingthemwithbasicneedsincludingfood,shelter,clothingandschoolfeesandtutoringwhilesharingtheloveofChrist.Assistedabout40families Covidreliefrelief.Helpedabout923individuals Grants to local pastors to make them self sustainable
- When was Christ of First Importance Ministries founded?
- Christ of First Importance Ministries was founded in 2015.
- Who leads Christ of First Importance Ministries?
- Ruth Granlund serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Christ of First Importance Ministries located?
- Headquartered in Burbank, CA, United States.
- What is Christ of First Importance Ministries's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Christ of First Importance Ministries trustworthy?
- Christ of First Importance Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Christ of First Importance Ministries's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 471145821.
- What is Christ of First Importance Ministries's website?
- http://www.cofiministries.org