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Venture Ministries Incorporated

To assist the global body of Christ in the evangelization, education, and impartation of spiritual growth to unevangelized peoples, and christian adherents.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Venture Ministries Incorporated

Venture Trips: The program serves christians and non christians alike in their development by deepening community by teaching generosity to help deepen their hearts for the people around them. Also, they are oriented towards service Of locals to help grow their interest/heart for peoples around the world which concerns their spiritual growth. 200 people directly benefited. Becket cook show: hosting and sponsoring the becket cook show which is key in the education of culture around hot topics of culture from the christian perspective. This creates helpful dialogue around divisive topics in our culture. This helps the global body of Christ to have coherent responses to the pressing questions of our culture. 100K+ benefited Mentorship program- Helping to educate others in …

Founded
Headquarters
San Marcos, TX
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
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 2022

Mission

To assist the global body of Christ in the evangelization, education, and impartation of spiritual growth to unevangelized peoples, and christian adherents.

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: 94%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.29%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.1% of total expenses ($12,614 of $125,252).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.94
Program$0.94
94% to programs beats the peer average (87%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Venture Ministries Incorporated has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. 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
  • It has more complete contact information than 84% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 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

Venture Ministries Incorporated is a registered religion nonprofit based in San Marcos, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 871157948. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $294K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Venture Ministries Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 871157948. 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.

Venture Ministries Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.

Venture Ministries Incorporated is located in San Marcos, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years. Its registered address is 2010 Stonehaven, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Venture Ministries Incorporated has $294K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.

Venture Ministries Incorporated is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $294K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Venture Ministries Incorporated. 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, Venture Ministries Incorporated 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 94% 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.

Venture Trips: The program serves christians and non christians alike in their development by deepening community by teaching generosity to help deepen their hearts for the people around them. Also, they are oriented towards service Of locals to help grow their interest/heart for peoples around the world which concerns their spiritual growth. 200 people directly benefited. Becket cook show: hosting and sponsoring the becket cook show which is key in the education of culture around hot topics of culture from the christian perspective. This creates helpful dialogue around divisive topics in our culture. This helps the global body of Christ to have coherent responses to the pressing questions of our... Venture Ministries Incorporated is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.

Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $294K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Venture Ministries Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Venture Ministries Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 871157948, 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
94% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
5

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

CO
Corey S••••••
Executive Director/Board Member

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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 - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 6 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 · 2021
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Venture Ministries Incorporated

What is Venture Ministries Incorporated?
Venture Ministries Incorporated is a religion supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in San Marcos, United States. Venture Trips: The program serves christians and non christians alike in their development by deepening community by teaching generosity to help deepen their hearts for the people around them. Also, they are oriented towards service Of locals to help grow their interest/heart for peoples around the world which concerns their spiritual growth. 200 people directly benefited. Becket cook show: hosting and sponsoring the becket cook show which is key in the education of culture around hot topics of culture from the christian perspective. This creates helpful dialogue around divisive topics in our culture. This helps the global body of Christ to have coherent responses to the pressing questions of our culture. 100K+ benefited Mentorship program- Helping to educate others in how to articulate their faith and walk in a manner worthy of the call of Christ. Helping to apply complex teachings to every day life, and helping people to connect in community around the heart of God. 80 people reached.
When was Venture Ministries Incorporated founded?
Venture Ministries Incorporated was founded in 2021.
Who leads Venture Ministries Incorporated?
Corey Schmitt serves as Executive Director/Board Member.
Where is Venture Ministries Incorporated located?
Headquartered in San Marcos, TX, United States.
What is Venture Ministries Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is Venture Ministries Incorporated trustworthy?
Venture Ministries Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Venture Ministries Incorporated's registration number?
IRS EIN: 871157948.
What is Venture Ministries Incorporated's website?
https://www.ventureministries.org/