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Mission Guatemala Inc

EIN 26-4500667 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Living out our love for God and for our neighbor Mission Guatemala exists to provide respectful and equitable access to healthcare nutrition education and community development initiatives in San Andres Semetabaj and beyond.

Income
$709,760
Spending
$595,868
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
5
Volunteers
254
Highest pay
$49,468, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 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 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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.

  • 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, 2025, 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. $31,059 spent. Mission Guatemala coordinates the Nios Chispudos nutritional programs in 6 rural communities for children ages 6 months to 6 years of age. Chronic childhood malnutrition is a national crisis in Guatemala with close to half of young children lacking access both to sufficient daily food as well as a balanced and nutritious diet. This deficiency can contribute to stunting and other developmental growth issues which impact a child throughout their entire life. During 2025 the Nios Chispudos program served 129 children providing them with a daily nutritional supplement vital vitamins and minerals and direct medical intervention along with educational workshops for parents regarding proper diet healthy lifestyle habits and recommended dental hygiene practices including regular fluoride applications.
  2. $168,389 spent. Mission Guatemala operates a medical clinic providing respectful and quality care 5 days per week to members of the rural and underserved communities in western Guatemala. The services offered include medical consultation and treatment ultrasound imaging and EKG testing as well as laboratory services. The clinic also provides access to medications for patients as prescribed by the clinic doctor. The medical staff coordinates a diabetes education and treatment program as well as a program providing prenatal care and education for expectant mothers. In 2025 the clinic served approximately 3,600 patients and performed over 5,300 lab tests. While patients are asked to provide a minimal contribution to cover a small portion of the actual cost of care no patient is denied care due to lack of resources.
  3. $135,926 spent. Believing that education equals empowerment Mission Guatemala supports the advancement of education within the rural communities of western Guatemala. Given the reduced access to public education beyond the primary school level the Becas con Misin scholarship program empowers students to continue their studies beyond the sixth grade by providing middle and high school scholarships that cover tuition and materials. In addition Mission Guatemalas Kematzib Technology Learning Center which is registered and authorized by the Guatemalan Ministry of Education provides basic computer literacy classes that are required as part of the mandatory middle school curriculum. During 2025 Mission Guatemala provided scholarship support for 88 students and trained 127 students in computer and internet literacy. In addition the organization continued the construction of a kitchen for one of the local schools.
  4. $46,765 spent. Labor and material expenses for additions to the team and staff housing complex employee bathrooms roof replacement support primary apartment expansion
  5. $94,921 spent. Salaries and benefits transportation and operating costs for Guatemala based program leaders

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 April 2009.

    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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