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Mennonite Gospel Missions

EIN 22-2540031 · Ephrata, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To supply a channel for interested persons in America, to support and/or work with persons and other missions in America and other countries in supplying needs in Spiritual, Education, Monetary, and Material areas. The Mission is organized for the purpose set forth in section 501c 3 of the Federal Internal Revenue Code.

Income
$850,212
Spending
$65,666
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
8

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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 92% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 64% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Fair: 59 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or 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 (9)
  1. 1. MISSION INTEREST COMMITTEE - SERVING INDIGENT PERSONS, DIASTER VICTIMS, HANDICAPPED PERSONS BY PROVIDING MATERIAL AID, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION LITERATURE, AS WELL AS FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PERSONS VOLUNTEERING IN THESE AREAS. Volunteers assemble and disperse funds to those in mission work in the United States and abroad, under the direction of the Directors and Ministry.
  2. Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 4. MGM FOOD MINISTRIES - PROVIDING A CHANNEL TO PROCESS AND DISTRUBUTE FOOD AND MATERIAL AID TO OTHER EXEMPT CHARITIES, TO ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES AND PROMOTE CHARITY TO THE NEEDY. Also, for the drying of foods for other charities. We have accepted food for free or for minimal cost and processed and dried it and gave it out to the needy either directly or thru other charities. These activities are performed in PA.
  3. Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 5. MUDDY CREEK FARM LIBRARY - PROVIDING A STUDY LIBRARY OF OLDER DOCTRINAL BOOKS FOR INTERESTED PERSONS. ALSO PRESERVING HISTORICAL CHRISTIAN BOOKS, DOCUMENTS, ARTIFACTS WHICH PRESERVE THE CONSERVATIVE MENNONITE CHURCH WAY OF LIFE. Many volume of books with Mennonite cultural and historical significance have been preserved and are available for studying. Also many various artifacts with Mennonite cultural and historical significance have been preserved to be viewed and displayed.
  4. Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 6. HEART TO HEART MINISTRIES - PROVIDING FINANCIAL MATERIAL AID, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, CHRISTIAN LITERATURE TO INDIGENTS PERSON IN PA, AS WELL AS PROVIDING FOR PERSONS TO ASSIST IN THE OPERATIONS OF THIS. An outreach in inner city program help youth and others to find a place to come apart and receive instruction on Christian principles. To thus help people to not be come entangled with the law.
  5. Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 7. FINGER LAKES MENNONITE GOSPEL MISSIONS - PROVIDING A CHANNEL TO PROCESS AND DISTRUBUTE FOOD AND MATERIAL AID TO OTHER EXEMPT CHARITIES, TO ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES AND PROMOTE CHARITY TO THE NEEDY. Also, for the drying of foods for other charities. We have accepted food for free or for minimal cost and processed and dried it and gave it out to the needy either directly or thru other charities. These activities are performed in NY.
  6. Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 8. MGM RECYCLING MINISTRIES - PROVIDING A CHANNEL TO PROCESS AND DISTRUBUTE SOAP AND OTHER MATERIAL AID TO INDIGENT PERSONS, DISASTER VICTIMS, AND OTHER EXEMPT CHARITIES, TO ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES AND PROMOTE CHARITY TO THE NEEDY. Also, for the recycling of soaps and for preparation of dressing materials, as well as other items. We accept soaps and materials and have given it out to the needy either directly or thru other charities.
  7. Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 9. WORD OF TRUTH - PROVIDING A WAY FOR INDIVIDUALS TO LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE LIVING WITH THE PEOPLE AND THEN TO TRANSLATE THE BIBLE FROM ENGLISH TO THEIR NATIVE TONGUE.
  8. Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 10. MENNONITE GOSPEL MISSION GUEST HOUSE - PROVIDING A REFUGEE AND SOLITUDE FOR FAMILIES OF PATIENT IN LOCAL HOSPITALS TO BE NURTURED IN CHRISTS LOVE AND TO HAVE A PLACE OF REST AND NOURISHMENT.
  9. Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 11. MGM VOLUNTEER SERVICE PROGRAM - PROVIDE A PLACE FOR YOUTH TO VOLUNTEER TO ASSIST THE NEEDS OF EDERLY AND PHYSICALLY CHALLANGED PEOPLE THAT NEED ASSISTANCE.

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1986.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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