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Big Creek Missions

EIN 26-1312622 · Bear Branch, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BIG CREEK MISSIONS IS A CHRISTIAN MINISTRY CENTER IN BEAR BRANCH, KENTUCKY THAT WORKS TO CONNECT CHURCHES AND VOLUNTEER GROUPS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH NEEDS THAT EXIST IN THE LESLIE, CLAY AND PERRY COUNTY AREAS. OUR PRIMARY TASK IS TO LOCATE MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHURCHES WHO TRAVEL TO OUR AREA, IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING ACCOMODATIONS FOR THOSE GROUPS. BY CONNECTING THESE CHURCHES WITH NEEDS, WE ARE ABLE TO REACH OUT TO OUR COMMUNITY IN SEVERAL WAYS. WE OFFER: FREE HOME REPAIRS (MAJOR AND MINOR PROJECTS); COMMUNITY PROGRAMS (PROVIDING VOLUNTEERS AND GOODS FOR MULTIPLE MINISTRIS); CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS (TUTORING, DAYCAMPS, CLOTHING, HYGIENE KITS); FOOD DISTRIBUTION; AND TEEN OUTREACH. OUR SERVICES ARE OFFERED WITHOUT REGARD TO THE PERSON'S RACE, RELIGION OR SOCIAL STANDING. BY PROVIDING THESE SERVICES, AND CONNECTING CHURCHES WITH NEEDS HERE IN OUR COMMUNITY, WE HOPE TO NURTURE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS THAT WILL CONTINUE TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY HERE AT BIG CREEK, IN ADDITION TO PR

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
13.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 51%
Employees
45
Volunteers
3,000
Highest pay
$46,369, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.7 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 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% 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: 62 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    0 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 (5)
  1. $310,563 spent. HOME REPAIRS: BIG CREEK MISSIONS WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE EXTENSIVE HOME REPAIRS FOR OVER 50 HOMES IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE WERE ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH THESE REPAIRS BY RECRUITING AND MOBILIZING A VOLUNTEER BASE OF OVER 700 DEDICATED SOLELY TO CONSTRUCTION WORK. MOST OF THE RESIDENTS OF THESE HOMES WERE LOW-INCOME OR DISABLED RESIDENTS WHO COULD NOT AFFORD THE SUPPLIES OR COMPLETE THE PROJECT ON THEIR OWN. SERVICES INCLUDED ROOF REPLACEMENT, WHEELCHAIR RAMPS, WEATHERIZATION AND INTERIOR HOME REPAIRS.
  2. $730,557 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS AND MISSIONARY SUPPORT: BIG CREEK MISSIONS RECRUITED AND MOBILIZED OVER 800 VOLUNTEERS WHO WERE DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK. WE OFFERED MONTHLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS, CLOTHING DISTRIBUTIONS, HOME GOOD DISTRIBUTIONS, AND OTHER ITEMS AS NEEDED. OUR VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO MULTIPLE SENIOR CARE CENTERS, VISITED ELDERLY AND SICK, AND OFFERED SERVICES TO GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS AND OTHER MINISTRIES AND PROGRAMS.
  3. $303,122 spent. CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES: BIG CREEK MISSIONS RECRUITED AND MOBILIZED OVER 800 VOLUNTEERS WHO WERE DEDICATED TO CHILDREN'S MINISTRY WORK. WE OFFERED SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN. OUR FOUR HOUR DAY CAMP PROGRAM OFFERED PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES, CRAFTS, GAMES, SKILLS ENHANCEMENTS, AND FREE LUNCHES. THESE PROGRAMS WERE OFFERED FOR TEN WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, AND AT VARIOUS TIMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ALL OUR SERVICES WERE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO ANY LOCAL STUDENT.
  4. DEPRECIATION OF EQUIPMENT USED FOR PROGRAM SERVICES.
  5. DEPRECIATION OF EQUIPMENT USED FOR PROGRAM SERVICES.

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 2008.

    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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