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.
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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.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)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
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- 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 + methodologyWord 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
WORD OF GOD is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
On This Day in 1966: Just One Word Almost Kept This Beach Boys Song Off the Radio - Men's Journal
“God Speaks to Us Today Through His Word”: Morgan Wallen’s Dad Delivers Powerful Bible Message On SiriusXM Radio Station - Whiskey Riff
Did You Know The Word 'Goodbye' Has Christian Origins? - HuffPost
Is “God” a Rorschach Word? - Adventist Today
India: Bandra’s Pauline Communication Centre Celebrates Word of God Sunday, Awards Bible Study Certificates - Radio Veritas Asia
India: Archdiocese of Goa and Daman Marks Sunday of the Word of God - Radio Veritas Asia
Sunday of the Word of God, on 25 January a celebration for the Bible - santantonio.org
January 2026 | For prayer with the Word of God - Radio Veritas Asia
Jesus as the Word of God is my thesaurus of life - Global Sisters Report
Donation boxes are filling up at Word of God Ministries in Shreveport for holiday food drive - KSLA
Activity timeline
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 36 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1971
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Programs & activitiesNo 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