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International Help of Missionaries Inc

EIN 26-2588569 · Middle Village, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair52 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Provide support for domestic and international missionary activities in the areas of health, education, religion and general humanitarien efforts.

Income
$709,968
Spending
$692,844
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0

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. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 60% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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: 52 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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 (6)
  1. $92,175 spent. Provides full or partial funding for fresh water projects to 28 African communities with populations ranging from 1300 to 5000 villagers for the communities of Wioaso, Hwibaa, Atwima Koforifus, Kokoso, Huu, Matse Vocational School and Community, Agbedorkope, Kornokope, Botoku Vocational School and Community, Sokode, Okajakrom, Suhum, Addjen Kotoku, Atebubu, Amedzofe, Kadjebi Primary School, Ahweren, Boakye, Afrancho, Kunsu, Wiaso, and Kokoso, The grants are generally made on behalf of the Catholic Diocese for the villages benefiting in each of the locations.
  2. $282,248 spent. Provides funding for educational supplies and the maintenance of educational facilities in support of missionary efforts in aiding needy students and villagers in various areas of Africa. Thousands of individuals were aided by such missionary efforts. Grants were made to the Catholic Diocese of Goaso for continued construction of Seminary and High School 70,000, Catholic Diocese of Obuasi for construction of 5 block elementary school in Kototro 14500, Catholic Diocese of Jasikan for water supply for Blessed Heart of Mary Catholic Community and schools for 4,145, Africa Center for Education and Community Development School for school construction project 187,150, St Josephs School in Ghana for educational supplies 6,350,and Scholarship Program for 103.
  3. $59,944 spent. Grants made to domestic tax exempt organizations to assist such organizations in providing educational training, shelter, medical assistance to unwed mothers and other needy individuals in the NYC area. Hundreds of individuals were benefited during the year due to such assistance.Grants were made to the Missionaries of Charity 302, Servants of the Lord 5,697, Bridge to Life 4000, Fr Frank Mann 1,500, Birth Right of Rockland County 750, Life Center of NY 1,500, and Pro Bikers for Life 1,500. In addition, IHM provided scholarship to needy students for 15,009, missionary support programs for 26,337 and sponsored an educational boat fishing trip with families who are underpriviledged with over 45 moms and children for 3,349
  4. Program Service Expenses 85,500, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Provides funding for maintenance and supplies for religious facilities in support of missionary efforts in such areas as Africa and Poland. Grants were made to Catholic Diocese of Goasco for construction of St Josephs Church in Bomaa 10,000, Roman Catholic Parish of the Nativity of Jesus in Poland for continued construction of Church 29,000, Fr Peter Shimaver Lanshima for 14 stain glass windows for St Vincent Catholic Church in Kor , Nigeria 7000, Catholic Diocese of Goaso Bishop Peter Atuahene for roof for Church in Wamahinso 12,000 and Catholic Diocese of Obuasi for construction of St Francis Church in the Atwina Kwanwoma District 27,500.
  5. Program Service Expenses 48,563, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Provides funding for ministry work for the Catholic Church in such areas as Africa in support of community support programs, programs to provide food, jobs and other community needs and support as sponsored by the Catholic Church. Grants were made in support of missionary efforts for the Catholic Diocese for Jasikakn to dig well in Nkwanta for St Theresa of the Child Jesus 3,250,Catholic Church of Obuasi, Fr John Agyekum for tuition for the poor 2,000, Charity Enimil for help with college tuition 1,116, Catholic Diocese Fr Lawrence Tabi to assist with ministrial duties 3000, Catholic Diocese of Jasikan Fr Vincent Antie for assistance with diocesan duties in Nkwantaa 5,000, Catholic Diocese of Obuasi for mechanized water borehole 4,525, Pauline and George Firenze Holy Family Home for Children for construction of orphanage for boys and girls in Kumasi area of Ghana 22,100, Holy Rosary Catholic Church orphan childrens programs in Ghana 7069, and Servant of the Lord for community support programs 503,
  6. Program Service Expenses 69,464, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Provides funding for ministry work for the Catholic Church in such area as Africa in support of community support programa, programs to provide for, jobs and other community needs and support as sponsored by the Catholic Church, Grants were made in support of missionary efforts for Helpers of Gods Precious Infants in Ghana for community support programs 16,000, Sacred Heart St Stephens for community support programa 3,398, Servants of the Lord for support of mission work 2,531,Sacred Heart Parrish for support of missonary work 2,000, Fr Cletus Forson in support for missionary work 6,608, Sacret Heart St Stephens in support for missionary work 1,700, Sacred Heart St Stephens for Legacy of Hope childrens hospital construction 5,000, Mons Richard Kyeremeh for support for missionary work 7,200, Catholic Arch Diocese of Accra in support of missionary work 21,235, Diocese of Jasikan in support for missionary work 1,525 and other miscellaneous support for missionary work 2,267

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 September 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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