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Courage Ministries Nfp

To teach the future generation how to be courageous in their faith in jesus christ

Youth Development Geneva, IL EIN 921120076 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Courage Ministries Nfp

To teach the future generation how to be courageous in their faith in jesus christ

Headquarters
Geneva, IL
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
O55
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2023

Mission

To teach the future generation how to be courageous in their faith in jesus christ

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development · NTEE O55
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 95%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 10.05%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.95
Program expenses$0.95 ($112,038)
95% to programs beats the peer average (94%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Courage Ministries Nfp is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Geneva, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 921120076. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $119K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Courage Ministries Nfp 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 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.

Courage Ministries Nfp is located in Geneva, IL, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Courage Ministries Nfp has $119K in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 94% for youth development 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.

Courage Ministries Nfp is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $119K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Courage Ministries Nfp. 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.

Courage Ministries Nfp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 95% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To teach the future generation how to be courageous in their faith in jesus christ Courage Ministries Nfp is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Courage Ministries Nfp's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $119K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Courage Ministries Nfp are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Courage Ministries Nfp is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 921120076, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
95% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

CL
Clark Giansanti
President

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anaston G••••••
CAMP DIRECTO
CL
Clark G••••••••
PRESIDENT
LI
Lily O••••••••
Director
MI
Mia B••••••••••
MEDIA DIRECT
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Peer charities

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Courage Ministries Nfp This page 90 $119,375 95%
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Courage Ministries Nfp

What is Courage Ministries Nfp?
Courage Ministries Nfp is a youth development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Geneva, United States. To teach the future generation how to be courageous in their faith in jesus christ
Who leads Courage Ministries Nfp?
Clark Giansanti serves as President.
Where is Courage Ministries Nfp located?
Headquartered in Geneva, United States.
What is Courage Ministries Nfp's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is Courage Ministries Nfp trustworthy?
Courage Ministries Nfp 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 Courage Ministries Nfp's registration number?
IRS EIN: 921120076.
What is Courage Ministries Nfp's website?
https://www.gocourage.org/