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Elca Youth Ministry Network

The elca youth ministry network strengthens and empowers adult leaders of children, youth and family ministry in service to christ.

Religion Owatonna, MN EIN 341865352 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Elca Youth Ministry Network

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Owatonna, MN
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
X21
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

The elca youth ministry network strengthens and empowers adult leaders of children, youth and family ministry in service to christ.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X21
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.14%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.91
Program expenses$0.91 ($773,737)
91% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Elca 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.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

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Rev Todd Buegler
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Rev T••• B••••••
Executive Director
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2025
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$0.7M revenue
FY2024
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$0.5M revenue
FY2023
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$0.2M revenue
FY2021
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$0.3M revenue
FY2020
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$0.3M revenue
FY2019
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$0.5M revenue
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$0.4M revenue
FY2017
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$0.3M revenue
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$0.6M revenue
FY2015
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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Elca Youth Ministry Network This page 90 $784,266 91%
Arch Ministries 93 $209,863 100%
Art of Family Living 93 $276,279 90%
Willow Christian Academy 93 $369,642 89%
Global Baptist Training Foundation Inc 90 $786,135 100%
Best Missions Inc 90 $229,194 100%
Reverent Rhythms 90 $296,308 100%
Christian Campus Ministry of Springfield 90 $315,748 91%
Christian Formation Ministries Incorporated 90 $169,992 88%

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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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

Methodology

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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