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Simplicity Ministries

Calling generations of all nations to the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ (see 2 Cor. 11:3 and 2 Cor. 5:15). The ministry shares the gospel of …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Simplicity Ministries

TRAVELING PREACHING MINISTRYEvangelist Mike Thibodeaux preaches at ministry events each year in partnership with local churches, primarily in the Northwest, including but not limited to: youth and college camps and events, revivals & evangelistic events, Sunday services, Simple Evangelism conferences, men's events, marriage conferences, etc. Thibodeaux preached at 20 ministry events to approximately 1,126 people in 2023. There were 11 recorded public decisions of faith in Jesus Christ as Savior in Lord, 2 assurance of salvation decisions, approximately 110 public decisions of repentance and renewal, 1 called to ministry. Thibodeaux conducted evangelism training at 4 events, training a total of 170 people to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with those who do not know Him as Lord and Savior.LOCAL …

Founded
Headquarters
Fairview, OR
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
X21
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2000

Mission

Calling generations of all nations to the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ (see 2 Cor. 11:3 and 2 Cor. 5:15). The ministry shares the gospel of Jesus Christ primarily in the Northwest region of the United States but has also lead short term mission teams throughout the world, to young and old alike, and teaches Christians to observe the teachings of Jesus as wholly devoted followers of Christ. This is accomplished through the following: traveling preaching and teaching ministry; local projects that included, in 2023, Men of Simplicity discipleship, Bright Light discipleship for teen girls, S.E.A.D.S. discipleship for women; and lastly, international evangelism and discipleship projects.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X21
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 68%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 50.67%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 58.1% of total expenses ($102,190 of $176,012).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.68
Program$0.68

GiveRadar Analysis

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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Simplicity Ministries has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than 84% of comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • 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 has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
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  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Simplicity Ministries is a registered religion nonprofit based in Fairview, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 742934302. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $202K in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Simplicity Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 742934302. 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.

Simplicity Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('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.

Simplicity Ministries is located in Fairview, OR, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Based on official tax filings, Simplicity Ministries has $202K in annual revenue. It allocates 68% 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.

Simplicity Ministries 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 $202K in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Simplicity Ministries. 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, Simplicity Ministries 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 68% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

TRAVELING PREACHING MINISTRYEvangelist Mike Thibodeaux preaches at ministry events each year in partnership with local churches, primarily in the Northwest, including but not limited to: youth and college camps and events, revivals & evangelistic events, Sunday services, Simple Evangelism conferences, men's events, marriage conferences, etc. Thibodeaux preached at 20 ministry events to approximately 1,126 people in 2023. There were 11 recorded public decisions of faith in Jesus Christ as Savior in Lord, 2 assurance of salvation decisions, approximately 110 public decisions of repentance and renewal, 1 called to ministry. Thibodeaux conducted evangelism training at 4 events, training a total of 170 people to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with... Simplicity Ministries is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $202K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Simplicity Ministries are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Simplicity Ministries is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 742934302, 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
68% to programs
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Mike T•••••••••
President

Officers & trustees (6)

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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$0.1M revenue
FY2020
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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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 23 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · FY2024 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 · 1999
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Simplicity Ministries

What is Simplicity Ministries?
Simplicity Ministries is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fairview, United States. TRAVELING PREACHING MINISTRYEvangelist Mike Thibodeaux preaches at ministry events each year in partnership with local churches, primarily in the Northwest, including but not limited to: youth and college camps and events, revivals & evangelistic events, Sunday services, Simple Evangelism conferences, men's events, marriage conferences, etc. Thibodeaux preached at 20 ministry events to approximately 1,126 people in 2023. There were 11 recorded public decisions of faith in Jesus Christ as Savior in Lord, 2 assurance of salvation decisions, approximately 110 public decisions of repentance and renewal, 1 called to ministry. Thibodeaux conducted evangelism training at 4 events, training a total of 170 people to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with those who do not know Him as Lord and Savior.LOCAL PROJECTSMen of Simplicity (MOS): MOS is a three-year journey of weekly discipleship groups for men, occurring September through June each year. MOS began in 2009. In 2023, Mike led one group in the Gresham, OR area on Monday nights. In addition, via Zoom video conferencing, churches, groups, and individuals from outside Gresham, OR location participate in MOS on Monday nights. We call this MOS Connect, a live fully interactive video conference call via Zoom. It was first launched in September 2017. The goal of these groups is Biblical manhood - men leading and living simply and purely devoted to Christ (2 Cor. 11:3). This means that men are no longer living for themselves but for Christ who died and rose again on their behalf (2 Cor. 5:15). The MOS guys focus on developing a biblically healthy relationship with God in Christ, with other believers and their family, and with those who are non-believers in the community in order to introduce them to Jesus Christ. The Men of Simplicity discipleship journey continued to grow as we moved into 2023. January - June of 2023, we had 9 churches/groups with a total of 89 men involved and an average attendance of 69 men. In the September
When was Simplicity Ministries founded?
Simplicity Ministries was founded in 1999.
Who leads Simplicity Ministries?
Mike Thibodeaux serves as President.
Where is Simplicity Ministries located?
Headquartered in Fairview, OR, United States.
What is Simplicity Ministries's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
Is Simplicity Ministries trustworthy?
Simplicity Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 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 Simplicity Ministries's registration number?
IRS EIN: 742934302.
What is Simplicity Ministries's website?
http://simplicityministries.org