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Wetsembekile Ministries

The primary purpose for which Wetsembekile Ministries exists is to come alongside rural and impoverished communities in Eswatini(Swaziland), Africa, to see churches becoming healthy and taking care of …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Wetsembekile Ministries

Covid relief: As the Covid pandemic continued to affect the entire world, the community centers in rural Eswatini were forced to remain closed for most of 2021 and alternate ways to supply food for the community had to be identified. Food shortages were widespread becaue of curfews, lockdowns & unemployment so Wetsembekile provided food parcels to over 200 homesteads every other month for the remainder of the year. Benevolence and Community Outreach: In 2021, Wetsembekile Ministries continued to provide food, housing and basic household improvements for people with no or severelyinadequate housing, funds for medical help & transportation and assistance in paying school fees to struggling people in the community, including child-led homesteads. The three wells and the distribution systems …

Founded
Headquarters
Centennial, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q33
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

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IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

The primary purpose for which Wetsembekile Ministries exists is to come alongside rural and impoverished communities in Eswatini(Swaziland), Africa, to see churches becoming healthy and taking care of the physical, spiritual, and relational needs of their communities.

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 93%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 9.77%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 11.1% of total expenses ($50,000 of $449,232).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.93
Program$0.93
93% to programs beats the peer average (78%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

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  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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Common questions

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Wetsembekile Ministries is a registered international nonprofit based in Centennial, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 813591289. 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 $512K in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Wetsembekile Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 813591289. 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.

Wetsembekile Ministries 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 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Wetsembekile Ministries is located in Centennial, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, Wetsembekile Ministries has $512K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Wetsembekile Ministries is classified as an International 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 $512K in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Wetsembekile 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, Wetsembekile 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 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.

Covid relief: As the Covid pandemic continued to affect the entire world, the community centers in rural Eswatini were forced to remain closed for most of 2021 and alternate ways to supply food for the community had to be identified. Food shortages were widespread becaue of curfews, lockdowns & unemployment so Wetsembekile provided food parcels to over 200 homesteads every other month for the remainder of the year. Benevolence and Community Outreach: In 2021, Wetsembekile Ministries continued to provide food, housing and basic household improvements for people with no or severelyinadequate housing, funds for medical help & transportation and assistance in paying school fees to struggling people in the community... Wetsembekile Ministries is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $512K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Wetsembekile Ministries are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wetsembekile Ministries is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 813591289, 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
93% 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

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Mxolisi S M••••
Vice President

Officers & trustees (10)

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M 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 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

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 - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 27 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 · 2016
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Wetsembekile Ministries

What is Wetsembekile Ministries?
Wetsembekile Ministries is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Centennial, United States. Covid relief: As the Covid pandemic continued to affect the entire world, the community centers in rural Eswatini were forced to remain closed for most of 2021 and alternate ways to supply food for the community had to be identified. Food shortages were widespread becaue of curfews, lockdowns & unemployment so Wetsembekile provided food parcels to over 200 homesteads every other month for the remainder of the year. Benevolence and Community Outreach: In 2021, Wetsembekile Ministries continued to provide food, housing and basic household improvements for people with no or severelyinadequate housing, funds for medical help & transportation and assistance in paying school fees to struggling people in the community, including child-led homesteads. The three wells and the distribution systems established in prior years continued to provid clean water to over 250 homesteads. Community Centers: During 2021 building was completed at the second Community Center building that was begun in 2019 and the third Community Center building was started and completed. In addition, Wetsembekile Ministries drilled for wells at 2 of the community centers in 2021 to provide clean drinking water on-site. From funds provided by Wetsembekile Ministries meals were served to orphaned and vulnerable children of all ages six days each week, starting in November, when the community centers were able to re-open.Younger children are provided preschool as well as the meal. School age children come for a meal after school and all are fed on weekends.
When was Wetsembekile Ministries founded?
Wetsembekile Ministries was founded in 2016.
Who leads Wetsembekile Ministries?
Mxolisi S Myeni serves as Vice President.
Where is Wetsembekile Ministries located?
Headquartered in Centennial, CO, United States.
What is Wetsembekile Ministries's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
Is Wetsembekile Ministries trustworthy?
Wetsembekile Ministries 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 Wetsembekile Ministries's registration number?
IRS EIN: 813591289.
What is Wetsembekile Ministries's website?
https://www.wetsembekile.org