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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.

West Covina, CA EIN: 953890724 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About International Theological Seminary

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

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

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 53%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.40%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.53
Program$0.53

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show International Theological Seminary with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented religion charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 92% of the 34,987 religion charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
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  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

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. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

International Theological Seminary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 953890724. 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.

International Theological Seminary 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. 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. It allocates 53% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for religion charities in United States. 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)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, International Theological Seminary 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 53% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.

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: It allocates 53% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
53% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
14

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

JA
James S L••
President

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

In Memory of Rev. Dr. Joseph Tong: A Pioneer in Theological Education for the Chinese Church - chinachristiandaily.com
Mar 2026
chinachristiandaily.com
Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Alpha Int. Theological Seminary confers Honorary Professorship on Rev. Dr. Mark Lamptey - Ghana News Agency
May 2023
gna.org.gh
Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Provost of West Africa Theological Seminary, Pastor Femi Martins passes on @67 - Church Times Nigeria - - Church Times N
May 2022
churchtimesnigeria.net
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
International Theological Seminary: Preparing ministers for a global reach - The Presbyterian Outlook
May 2019
pres-outlook.org
New songs in India: Huntsville-area musician leads seminars, graduation at Christian seminary in India - AL.com
May 2014
www.al.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion this charity 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 15 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1986
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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, CA, United States.
What is International Theological Seminary's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 53% of expenses go to program services.
Is International Theological Seminary trustworthy?
International Theological Seminary 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 International Theological Seminary's registration number?
IRS EIN: 953890724.
What is International Theological Seminary's website?
http://www.itsla.edu