Non-Profit Organizations

Mission and Core Activities

Sean Feucht Ministries Inc. is dedicated to disseminating the Christian faith through various means. Information from multiple sources consistently describes its core mission. According to its GuideStar profile, the organization aims "to bring integrity, hope, and inspiration to every sphere of society" and aspires to see a generation deeply devoted to the presence of God across the globe. This aligns with the description provided by Cause IQ and ProPublica, which state that the ministry "strives to spread the whole Word of God through preaching and teaching engagements as well as through concerts and media sales". Charity Navigator also corroborates this mission. This consistency across different reporting platforms suggests a clearly defined and publicly communicated purpose for Sean Feucht Ministries Inc.

Programs and Initiatives

The ministry operates through several key programs and initiatives. GuideStar lists "Let Us Worship," "Hold The Line," and "Light a Candle" as its programs. Sean Feucht's official website further elaborates on these as "Movements" and adds "Burn 24-7" and "Camp Elah" to the list of initiatives. Notably, "Light a Candle" is also identified as a separate entity founded by Sean Feucht in 2017. This indicates that while "Light a Candle" functions as a program under the broader Sean Feucht Ministries Inc., it also possesses its own distinct identity and operational focus.

The overlap in program names across various platforms highlights these as central activities of the ministry. The fact that Sean Feucht founded "Light a Candle" as a separate organization in 2017, while it's also listed as a program under Sean Feucht Ministries, suggests a potentially complex organizational structure where initiatives might have varying degrees of autonomy or interconnectedness.

Trinity Foundation labels this practice the "Same Name Game." One of the biggest problems with operating two separate organizations using the same name is, how do you determine donor intent? If a donor sends a check for Light a Candle, will it be deposited into Sean Feucht Ministries account for Light a Candle or the separate non-profit Light a Candle?

Legal and Financial Status

Sean Feucht Ministries Inc. is legally incorporated with the Employer Identification Number (EIN) 27-3357455. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) granted the organization tax-exempt status in February 2013, with the IRS ruling year also noted as 2013.

Significantly, the organization underwent an IRS reclassification in 2022 and is now recognized as a church. This change in status means that Sean Feucht Ministries Inc. is no longer required to file annual information returns (Form 990) with the IRS. Prior to this reclassification, the ministry did file Form 990s, with records available for 2018, 2019, and 2020. This shift in IRS classification is a notable development as it exempts the organization from certain financial reporting obligations, potentially reducing the public availability of its financial information.

Financial data available from Cause IQ reveals a substantial surge in the ministry's total revenues in the fiscal year ending December 2020, reaching $5,314,148, compared to $283,526 in the preceding fiscal year ending December 2019. This significant increase is also reflected in data from Charity Navigator. The dramatic rise in revenue during 2020 suggests a potentially significant event or shift in the organization's activities or fundraising success during that period. Further examination of the circumstances surrounding 2020, such as the "Let Us Worship" events held during the COVID-19 pandemic, might provide context for this financial growth.

Cause IQ also provides information on grants received by Sean Feucht Ministries, indicating ongoing financial support from other foundations. Notably, in 2023, the ministry received $284,170 from the National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc. for evangelism and $250,000 from It Takes A Family Foundation for general support. This reliance on grants from other philanthropic organizations highlights a network of financial support within the religious and philanthropic sectors.

Personnel information from Cause IQ indicates that John Feucht held the position of Director within the ministry and received a compensation of $119,000 as of November 4, 2021. This confirms Sean Feucht's direct leadership role within the organization and his receipt of financial compensation.

Contact Information

Different sources provide varying contact addresses for Sean Feucht Ministries Inc., suggesting a multi-faceted operational presence:

• Charity Navigator lists an address at 21096 Shadow Hill Ln, Redding CA 96002-9592
• Cause IQ and MinistryWatch both mention a post office box address: PO Box 494801 Redding, CA 96049
• MinistryWatch provides a mailing address in Washington D.C.: 310 Third Street NE, Washington, DC 20002

The existence of multiple addresses, including one in Washington D.C., points to a broader operational footprint that extends beyond Redding, California.