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Wingfield Ministries, Inc. and the Lodestar Mountain Inn are committed to faithful stewardship of funds entrusted to us by donors. We promise to use your gifts wisely and effectively in Christ’s name.

Wingfield Ministries, Inc., which fully owns and operates the Lodestar Mountain Inn, is a non-profit Christian organization chartered by the State of Virginia and certified tax exempt by the Internal Revenue Service under code section 501(c)(3). The bylaws governing this ministry direct that our resources be used to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ through relationship evangelism and discipleship. Your contributions are used to accomplish this purpose.

We are committed to fulfilling the following standards:

• We subscribe to a written statement of faith clearly affirming our commitment to the evangelical Christian faith.
• We are governed by a responsible board of directors who are not staff members nor relatives of staff members. The Wingfield Ministries Board of Directors meets at least semi-annually to oversee the establishment of policies, budgets, and financial practices, and to review ministry accomplishments.
• We obtain an annual audit which is performed by an independent public accounting firm in accordance with generally-accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• We provide copies of our current audited financial statements upon written request.
• We seek to conduct our activities with the highest standards of integrity and avoid conflicts of interest.
• Our fundraising appeals clearly identify the purposes and programs to which donations will be applied. We ensure that donations are used for the purposes for which they were raised.
• We are members in good standing of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).

Tax-deductible contributions are made with the understanding that Wingfield Ministries has complete control of and is fully accountable for all donated funds. Donor preference will be honored when specified. If a project is discontinued or over funded, Wingfield Ministries, Inc. will use the remaining funds to carry on similar ministries.

Read our Refund and Privacy Policy by clicking here. To learn more, please click to read Wingfield Ministries, Inc.’s financial accountability page.

Harrisonburg, VA, September 7, 2024 – Wingfield Ministries, Inc., is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating designates Wingfield Ministries, Inc., as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that our organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria. Charity Navigator is America’s largest and most-utilized independent charity evaluator. Since 2001, the organization has been an unbiased and trusted source of information for more than 11 million donors annually.

Charity Navigator analyzes nonprofit performance based on four key indicators, referred to as beacons. Currently, nonprofits can earn scores for the Impact & Results, Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability beacons.

“We are delighted to provide Wingfield Ministries, Inc., with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence,” said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator. “The Four-Star Rating is the highest possible rating an organization can achieve. We are eager to see the good work that Wingfield Ministries, Inc., is able to accomplish in the years ahead.” 

“Our Four-Star Charity Navigator is further validation that our supporters can trust our commitment to good governance and financial health,” said Steve Wingfield, founder and CEO. “We hope that it will introduce our work to new supporters who can help us advance our mission of evangelism and discipleship.”