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Word of Life Press Ministries

To advance faith in jesus christ through a variety of christian ministries including the publication of evangelical christian literature to persons living in north america who read and …

Religion Oak Park, IL EIN 204829591 · IRS
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Word of Life Press Ministries

Advance faith in jesus christ through a variety of christian ministries including the publication of evangelical christian literature to persons living in north america who read and write the japanese language. Advance faith in jesus christ through a variety of christian ministries including the publication of evangelical christian literature to persons living in north america who read and write the japanese language.

Headquarters
Oak Park, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
X83
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2006

Mission

To advance faith in jesus christ through a variety of christian ministries including the publication of evangelical christian literature to persons living in north america who read and write the japanese language.

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 5 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 57%
Peer average: 99%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.57
Program expenses$0.57 ($20,835)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Word of Life Press Ministries is a registered religion nonprofit based in Oak Park, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 204829591. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 91/100 for religion charities in United States. The organization reports $23K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Word of Life Press Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('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 91/100.

Word of Life Press Ministries is located in Oak Park, IL, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Word of Life Press Ministries has $23K in annual revenue. It allocates 57% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 99% 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 Life Press 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 micro organization. It has $23K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Word of Life Press Ministries. 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.

Word of Life Press Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 57% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. Visit the Word of Life Press Ministries profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Advance faith in jesus christ through a variety of christian ministries including the publication of evangelical christian literature to persons living in north america who read and write the japanese language. Advance faith in jesus christ through a variety of christian ministries including the publication of evangelical christian literature to persons living in north america who read and write the japanese language. Word of Life Press Ministries is classified as a religion organization registered in United States.

Among religion charities registered in United States: Word of Life Press Ministries's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 57% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of $23K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Word of Life Press Ministries are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Word of Life Press Ministries is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 204829591, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
57% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

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Leadership

TO
Tom Sloan
President & Director

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Don R•••••
SECRETARY/DI
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Motoyoshi T•••
VICE PRESIDE
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Shinichi I••••••
Director
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Tom S••••
PRESIDENT/DI
TO
Toshio M••••••
TREASURER/DI
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Yasuo K•••••
Director
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$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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$0.1M revenue
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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Word of Life Press Ministries This page 66 $23,002 57%
Behind the Scenes 93 $56,843 100%
Episcopal Peace Fellowship 93 $90,128 100%
Sonlight Childrens Foundation Inc 90 $58,680 98%
Roanoke Gospel Outreach Center Inc 90 $76,737 100%
Main Street Prayer Center Inc 90 $77,926 95%

Sources and verification

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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 - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Word of Life Press Ministries

What is Word of Life Press Ministries?
Word of Life Press Ministries is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Oak Park, United States. Advance faith in jesus christ through a variety of christian ministries including the publication of evangelical christian literature to persons living in north america who read and write the japanese language. Advance faith in jesus christ through a variety of christian ministries including the publication of evangelical christian literature to persons living in north america who read and write the japanese language.
Who leads Word of Life Press Ministries?
Tom Sloan serves as President & Director.
Where is Word of Life Press Ministries located?
Headquartered in Oak Park, United States.
What is Word of Life Press Ministries's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 57% of expenses go to program services.
Is Word of Life Press Ministries trustworthy?
Word of Life Press Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Word of Life Press Ministries's registration number?
IRS EIN: 204829591.