Mission Support Network
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
MSN primarily supports missionaries in Africa and the U.S. We support child education & school construction in Africa. We provide African famine relief. We support those who plant new churches domestically and abroad. We equip church leaders around the world with training for ministry, and we support orphans, widows, survivors, and indigents.
- Income
- $175,984
- Spending
- $191,658
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- -1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 2
- Highest pay
- $36,092, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 19 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 933% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 50% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1596% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 252 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $131,923 spent. As a primarily mission organization, MSN helped 19 missionaries this year fulfill their calling to train, evangelize, reach those trapped in poverty, and assist refugees in war-torn countries. MSN provides prayer, counseling, training, and housing costs. Some of our missionaries live and serve in extraordinary circumstances. For example, this year one of our missionaries provided food, clothing, and other assistance to refugees in a drought-striken area of Kenya. Two others offered counseling and training for women and helped raise additional funds to support the poor. Another missionary assisted in establishing a widows support program. Others developed devotional materials to equip and encourage women in their faith. Our supported missionaries do incredible things in the U.S. and abroad because of our support.
- $25,709 spent. In Kenya, Africa, MSNs primary focus is outreach, caring for pastors/leaders and their families, and assisting at-risk children. This year we provided housing, food, and equipment for many poor rural pastors. We provided resources, including school supplies and equipment, fuel, and transportation for 112 house churches. In Eldoret, Kenya, we provided education assistance for orphans and established a widows program near the Ugandan border. Many of these women have been widowed due to AIDS. We teach them practical life skills that will empower them to earn a living and care for their children.
- $27,068 spent. MSN appreciates the mission work of other non-profits and churches. We support their efforts when they align with the vision of MSN, especially ministries which are focused on church planting, discipleship, and providing for at-risk children, in the U.S. and abroad, who are underserved due to poverty.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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