Missionary Families of Christ
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Evangelization and Renewal1. CLS - Christian Life Seminar - We regularly conduct a nine-session seminar which is the entry point to become member of CFC-FFL.2. Household Meetings - after becoming a member, a couple or individual is assigned to a cell group which meets regularly for prayer.3. Corporate assemblies - are held at least once a month to gather all members inan area for prayer and fellowshipPastoral Formation - provide teachings to members1. For members - We have teachings which are required for the first year of anew member - Covenant Orientation (7 Teachings), Marriage Weekend Enrichment, Spiritual Gifts, Evangelization Training.2. For Leaders (Required) and Members (Optional) - Foundations for ChristianLiving, The Christian and Emotions, Christian Personal Relationships, Fruitof the Holy Spirit, Living as a People of God, Marriage Enrichment Retreat IISkills Development - Scripture sharing (SS), Tongues workshop, Prophecy Workshop,Healing Workshop, Speakers training, Music
- Income
- $183,720
- Spending
- $185,334
- Reserves
- 6.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 14% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- $185,334 spent. Evangelization and Renewal1. CLS - Christian Life Seminar - We regularly conduct a nine-session seminar which is the entry point to become member of CFC-FFL.2. Household Meetings - after becoming a member, a couple or individual is assigned to a cell group which meets regularly for prayer.3. Corporate assemblies - are held at least once a month to gather all members inan area for prayer and fellowshipPastoral Formation - provide teachings to members1. For members - We have teachings which are required for the first year of anew member - Covenant Orientation (7 Teachings), Marriage Weekend Enrichment, Spiritual Gifts, Evangelization Training.2. For Leaders (Required) and Members (Optional) - Foundations for ChristianLiving, The Christian and Emotions, Christian Personal Relationships, Fruitof the Holy Spirit, Living as a People of God, Marriage Enrichment Retreat IISkills Development - Scripture sharing (SS), Tongues workshop, Prophecy Workshop,Healing Workshop, Speakers training, Music ministry workshopLeadership Training - CLP Discussion Leaders Training, Household Leaders Training,Unit Leaders Training, Chapter Leaders TrainingFamily Ministries - These are special ministries which caters to the evangelization,renewal and formation of members other than couples. Each of these ministries have their own set of materials for formation:* MFC Kids for Family and Life* MFC Youth for Family and Life* MFC Singles for Family and Life* MFC Handmaids for Family and Life* MFC Servants for Family and LifePro-life - We are actively involved in the prolife movement and we work together with the local Catholic diocese and parishes in events like Walk for Life San Francisco and 40 Days for Life. We also have our own teaching materials to educate our membership with regard to pro-life.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 2025.
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 October 2009.
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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