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International Theological Seminary

To provide a center for the study of theology and ministry in evangelical persuasion based upon the infallible and interrant inspired word of God in the bible.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About International Theological Seminary

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Founded
Headquarters
West Covina, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1984

Mission

To provide a center for the study of theology and ministry in evangelical persuasion based upon the infallible and interrant inspired word of God in the bible.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 12%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.40%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
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Governance scandals
Related-party deals
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Common questions

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International Theological Seminary is a registered religion nonprofit based in West Covina, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 953890724. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

International Theological Seminary has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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.

International Theological Seminary is located in West Covina, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.

Based on official tax filings, International Theological Seminary has $2M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

International Theological Seminary is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for International Theological Seminary. 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.

International Theological Seminary has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the International Theological Seminary profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To provide a center for the study of theology and ministry in evangelical persuasion based upon the infallible and interrant inspired word of God in the bible. International Theological Seminary is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.

Among religion charities registered in United States: International Theological Seminary's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to International Theological Seminary are generally tax-deductible in the United States. International Theological Seminary is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 953890724, 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
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

JA
James S Lee
President

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

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Eddie R•••••
Secretary
JA
James S L••
President
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Zhao H Y•••
CFO
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

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Charity Score Revenue Program %
International Theological Seminary This page 89 $1.8 million -
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Arrabon 89 $1.1 million -
Faith Ministries Inc 89 $7.0 million -

Sources and verification

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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 - 15 disclosed in the public registry.
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

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 International Theological Seminary

What is International Theological Seminary?
International Theological Seminary is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in West Covina, United States. To provide a center for the study of theology and ministry in evangelical persuasion based upon the infallible and interrant inspired word of God in the bible.
When was International Theological Seminary founded?
International Theological Seminary was founded in 1986.
Who leads International Theological Seminary?
James S Lee serves as President.
Where is International Theological Seminary located?
Headquartered in West Covina, United States.
What is International Theological Seminary's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is International Theological Seminary trustworthy?
International Theological Seminary has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 International Theological Seminary's registration number?
IRS EIN: 953890724.
What is International Theological Seminary's website?
http://www.itsla.edu