Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  Does Guardian Ministry accept tax deductible donations, similar to a church or other 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization?

A:  Yes, but we do not ‘push’ or actively solicit donations. We do not send solicitation letters to our students or chaplains. That explained, we do welcome and greatly appreciate donations. Donations can be sent by mail to the address listed on our “Contact Us” page, or made online through our coffee “Store” page. 

For our day-to-day operations, we rely on the modest fees we charge for services and the sale of our custom coffee brand, books, and products purchased from our online store. And, we rely heavily on the work donated by our volunteers. Still, we do periodically run short, so donations of any size are put to good use. Periodically, we also seek grants to fund equipment, projects, etc.
 

Q:  Is the education and training you advocate, Bible-based?

A:  Yes, absolutely. However, we do tap into secular resources for specialty training, such as techniques of de-escalation, suicide prevention, and other topics not comprehensively addressed in the Bible. Yet, these are filtered to make sure their approach is compatible with teaching found in the Bible. Perhaps this will help: Our program is based in traditional Christianity.
 

How much of my donation directly supports the cause?

100%
We are a faith-based organization founded as Guardian Ministry, which is registered in the State of Texas, and with the United States federal government as a 501(c)(3) religious organization. We are closely aligned yet separate from our charter missions however Guardian Ministry stipulates the conditions for operation, and they provide an umbrella as a nonprofit charitable organization.