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Teams for Medical Missions

EIN 23-2838434 · Macungie, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TEAMS for Medical Missions exists to lead people to obedient faith in Jesus Christ and to equip Jamaican churches for effective ministry at home and beyond.

Income
$688,145
Spending
$625,245
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
5
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$84,000, executive director

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: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

    9 of 9 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

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

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

  • 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 (3)
  1. $258,859 spent. Medical Care and Basic Needs: TEAMS provides free evaluations, medication, and education to the people of St. Mary Parish. TEAMS also provides basic needs such as food, clothing, rides to hospital or government building, funds for medical tests or prescriptions, companionship, encouragement, relational training, counsel, and home visits. In 2024 TEAMS held 4 medical clinics in St. Mary Parish: In February, TEAMS provided 683 patients with medical care and filled 2,313 prescriptions. In May, TEAMS provided 562 patients with medical care and filled 1,941 prescriptions. In August, TEAMS provided 465 patients with medical care and filled 1,732 prescriptions. In November, TEAMS provided 425 patients with medical care and filled 1,831 prescriptions. Every month, TEAMS vounteers bag and distribute basic food items to 60+ family units in the community.
  2. $129,715 spent. Evangelism and Teaching: In June, a team of youth helped TEAMS Faith Academy (TFA) leaders, participated in a community outreach, and led devotions at 5 schools. In July, another team of youth led a community Vacation Bible School and helped TEAMS Faith Academy (TFA) leaders. In February, May, and November TEAMS volunteers visited 9 schools each time. This included 4 primary schools and 5 basic schools. Bible Training Center classes are held weekly in three locations. TEAMS Faith Academy (TFA) is a ministry to children 6-18. They meet weekly throughout the year serving over 60 children. The program includes games, snacks, Bible stories, and crafts.
  3. $131,884 spent. Construction: TEAMS for Medical Missions has been building homes in the community since 2005 and have completed over 80 homes to date. Volunteers work side by side with men in the community to complete the house in 5 days. In February 2024 a house was built for Mr. Baldy and roof was put on for Mr. Gray in Huddersfield. In May 2024 a house was built for Kethia and her three children in Mason Hall. In August 2024 a house was built for Steve on Gully Road. In November 2024 a house was built for a woman on Gully Road.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2020.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 2021.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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