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Risen Jesus Inc

Risen Jesus, Inc. provides religious education to college students and adults. This is accomplished via public lectures, debates and resources written and electronic on the ministry website www.risenjesus.com. …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Risen Jesus Inc

Discover Risen Jesus Ministries, led by Dr. Mike Licona, providing Christian apologetics, resources, and evidence for Jesus’ resurrection to strengthen faith.

Founded
Headquarters
Ball Ground, GA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
X20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Mission

Risen Jesus, Inc. provides religious education to college students and adults. This is accomplished via public lectures, debates and resources written and electronic on the ministry website www.risenjesus.com. Dr. Michael Licona is also a frequent guest on radio programs and blogs.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 59%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 20.49%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 22.5% of total expenses ($46,000 of $204,533).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.59
Program$0.59

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Risen Jesus Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 91% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 74% of the 114,636 religion charities in the United States it 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 has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Risen Jesus Inc is a registered religion nonprofit based in Ball Ground, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 208287329. 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 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $225K in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Risen Jesus Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 208287329. 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.

Risen Jesus Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.

Risen Jesus Inc is located in Ball Ground, GA, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is 8425 Scenic Ridge Way, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Risen Jesus Inc has $225K in annual revenue. It allocates 59% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for religion 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.

Risen Jesus Inc 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 small organization. It has $225K in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Risen Jesus Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Risen Jesus Inc 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 59% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.

Discover Risen Jesus Ministries, led by Dr. Mike Licona, providing Christian apologetics, resources, and evidence for Jesus’ resurrection to strengthen faith. Risen Jesus Inc is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 59% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $225K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Risen Jesus Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Risen Jesus Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 208287329, 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
$100K-$1M
59% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Debra K L•••••
CFO

Officers & trustees (8)

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

Bishop Luis: Encounter the risen Jesus in new ways - Diocese of Raleigh
Apr 2026
dioceseofraleigh.org
Adoration at the Capitol: To the risen Jesus through Mary - TheCatholicSpirit.com
Apr 2026
www.thecatholicspirit.com
“HE IS RISEN”: Jesus Christ mural inspires faith in El Centro - The Desert Review
Apr 2026
www.thedesertreview.com
Making a Difference: Sent by risen Jesus to bring his peace to our violent world - Catholic Standard
Mar 2026
www.cathstan.org
Mes Arrupe : Journeying with Arrupe to Encounter the Risen Jesus in the Heart of Humanity - jesuits.global
Jan 2026
www.jesuits.global
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 23 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 23 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 · 2007
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Risen Jesus Inc

What is Risen Jesus Inc?
Risen Jesus Inc is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Ball Ground, United States. Discover Risen Jesus Ministries, led by Dr. Mike Licona, providing Christian apologetics, resources, and evidence for Jesus’ resurrection to strengthen faith.
When was Risen Jesus Inc founded?
Risen Jesus Inc was founded in 2007.
Who leads Risen Jesus Inc?
Debra K Licona serves as CFO.
Where is Risen Jesus Inc located?
Headquartered in Ball Ground, GA, United States.
What is Risen Jesus Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 59% of expenses go to program services.
Is Risen Jesus Inc trustworthy?
Risen Jesus Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 out of 100 (Partial 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 Risen Jesus Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 208287329.
What is Risen Jesus Inc's website?
https://www.risenjesus.com