Tianlu Ministries - Spring Camp
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Tianlu Ministries - Spring Camp is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saratoga, California, registered in 2011, with $606,925 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
20548 Lomita Ave, Saratoga, CA, 95070 EIN 27-1815120 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2024)
$607K
▲ 51.2% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2024)
$252K
Net assets
$741K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Tianlu Ministries - Spring Camp— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating35 mo reserves · +59% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Tianlu Ministries - Spring Camp: 35 mo reserves · +59% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Tianlu Ministries - Spring Camp— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Tianlu Ministries - Spring Camp: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 20548 Lomita Ave, Saratoga, CA, 95070
- City
- Saratoga
- State
- California
- Category
- Religion-Related
- Subcategory
- Christian Churches & Ministries
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $376K (FY2013) to $607K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $54KNet assets $741K
Operating margin
58.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$795K
Total liabilities
$54K
Net assets
$741K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $606,925▲51.2% | $251,605▲83.9% | $741,430▲92.0% | $795,383▲76.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $401,369▲609% | $136,823▲82.4% | $386,110▲218% | $449,874▲248% | 990 |
| 2022 | $56,627▲175% | $75,026▲687% | $121,564▼13.1% | $129,412▼10.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $20,566▼69.2% | $9,536▼56.8% | $139,963▲8.6% | $145,237▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $66,800▼65.1% | $22,082▼89.1% | $128,933▲53.1% | $133,883▲59.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $191,493▼0.7% | $202,640▲16.3% | $84,215▼11.7% | $84,215▼11.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $192,847▲40.4% | $174,197▲14.8% | $95,362▲24.3% | $95,362▲24.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $137,335▼1.1% | $151,745▲20.8% | $76,712▼15.8% | $76,712▼15.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $138,915▼16.3% | $125,606▼17.1% | $91,122▲17.1% | $91,122▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $165,920▼12.3% | $151,527▼20.5% | $77,813▲22.7% | $77,813▲22.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $189,099▼49.7% | $190,683▼49.3% | $63,420▼2.4% | $63,420▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $376,019 | $376,085 | $65,004 | $65,004 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $13K total
2 grants to Tianlu Ministries - Spring Camp totaling $13K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $6,200 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2014 | $6,902 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tianlu Ministries - Spring Camp a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tianlu Ministries - Spring Camp is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-1815120, based in Saratoga, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tianlu Ministries - Spring Camp's EIN?
- Tianlu Ministries - Spring Camp's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-1815120.
- How much revenue does Tianlu Ministries - Spring Camp report?
- Tianlu Ministries - Spring Camp reported $606,925 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Tianlu Ministries - Spring Camp have?
- CharityIndex grades Tianlu Ministries - Spring Camp C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Tianlu Ministries - Spring Camp (EIN 27-1815120) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.