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Word of God

To promote charismatic renewal of the christian church at large and to promote the religious education of its members and youth within a christian worldview.

The Word Of God

Religion Ann Arbor, MI EIN: 237191086 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Word of God

To promote charismatic renewal of the christian church at large and to promote the religious education of its members and youth within a christian worldview.

Founded
Headquarters
Ann Arbor, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
X99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

Mission

To promote charismatic renewal of the christian church at large and to promote the religious education of its members and youth within a christian worldview.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X99Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 61%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.67%
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)
$0.61
Program$0.61

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Word of God 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 96% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • 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
  • Established in 1971, it predates 92% of the religion charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Word of God is a registered religion nonprofit based in Ann Arbor, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its EIN is 237191086. 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 $56K in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Word of God's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237191086. 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.

Word of God 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.

Word of God is located in Ann Arbor, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.

Based on official tax filings, Word of God has $56K in annual revenue. It allocates 61% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% 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.

Word of God 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 $56K in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Word of God. 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, Word of God 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 61% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.

To promote charismatic renewal of the christian church at large and to promote the religious education of its members and youth within a christian worldview. Word of God is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1971.

Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 61% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $56K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Word of God are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Word of God is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237191086, 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
$10K-$100K
61% 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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

PH
Philip T••••
President/Secretary

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

On This Day in 1966: Just One Word Almost Kept This Beach Boys Song Off the Radio - Men's Journal
Jul 2026
www.mensjournal.com
“God Speaks to Us Today Through His Word”: Morgan Wallen’s Dad Delivers Powerful Bible Message On SiriusXM Radio Station
Jul 2026
www.whiskeyriff.com
Did You Know The Word 'Goodbye' Has Christian Origins? - HuffPost
Jun 2026
www.huffpost.com
Is “God” a Rorschach Word? - Adventist Today
Jan 2026
atoday.org
India: Bandra’s Pauline Communication Centre Celebrates Word of God Sunday, Awards Bible Study Certificates - Radio Veri
Jan 2026
www.rvasia.org
India: Archdiocese of Goa and Daman Marks Sunday of the Word of God - Radio Veritas Asia
Jan 2026
www.rvasia.org
Sunday of the Word of God, on 25 January a celebration for the Bible - santantonio.org
Jan 2026
www.santantonio.org
January 2026 | For prayer with the Word of God - Radio Veritas Asia
Jan 2026
www.rvasia.org
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Jesus as the Word of God is my thesaurus of life - Global Sisters Report
Dec 2025
www.globalsistersreport.org
Donation boxes are filling up at Word of God Ministries in Shreveport for holiday food drive - KSLA
Nov 2025
www.ksla.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 36 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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 36 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 · 1971
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Word of God

What is Word of God?
Word of God is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Ann Arbor, United States. To promote charismatic renewal of the christian church at large and to promote the religious education of its members and youth within a christian worldview.
When was Word of God founded?
Word of God was founded in 1971.
Who leads Word of God?
Philip Tiews serves as President/Secretary.
Where is Word of God located?
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI, United States.
What is Word of God's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 61% of expenses go to program services.
Is Word of God trustworthy?
Word of God 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 Word of God's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237191086.
What is Word of God's website?
http://www.thewordofgodcommunity.org