Elca Youth Ministry Network
The elca youth ministry network strengthens and empowers adult leaders of children, youth and family ministry in service to christ.
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The elca youth ministry network strengthens and empowers adult leaders of children, youth and family ministry in service to christ.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyElca Youth Ministry Network is a registered religion nonprofit based in Owatonna, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 341865352. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $784K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Elca Youth Ministry Network 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 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 91/100.
Elca Youth Ministry Network is located in Owatonna, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
Based on official tax filings, Elca Youth Ministry Network has $784K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 95% for religion charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Elca Youth Ministry Network is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $784K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Elca Youth Ministry Network. 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.
Elca Youth Ministry Network 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. 91% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. 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.
The elca youth ministry network strengthens and empowers adult leaders of children, youth and family ministry in service to christ. Elca Youth Ministry Network is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among religion charities registered in United States: Elca Youth Ministry Network's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $784K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Elca Youth Ministry Network are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Elca Youth Ministry Network is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 341865352, 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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10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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ELCA YOUTH MINISTRY NETWORK 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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Quick facts about Elca Youth Ministry Network
- What is Elca Youth Ministry Network?
- Elca Youth Ministry Network is a religion supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Owatonna, United States. The elca youth ministry network strengthens and empowers adult leaders of children, youth and family ministry in service to christ.
- When was Elca Youth Ministry Network founded?
- Elca Youth Ministry Network was founded in 2000.
- Who leads Elca Youth Ministry Network?
- Rev Todd Buegler serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Elca Youth Ministry Network located?
- Headquartered in Owatonna, United States.
- What is Elca Youth Ministry Network's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Elca Youth Ministry Network trustworthy?
- Elca Youth Ministry Network 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 Elca Youth Ministry Network's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 341865352.
- What is Elca Youth Ministry Network's website?
- http://www.elcaymnet.org