Go on the Mission
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
GO equips impoverished children to conquer the cycle of poverty through holistic Christ-centered care, enabling them to become followers of Christ who bring hope and healing to their worlds.
- Income
- $545,674
- Spending
- $542,222
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 2.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 84%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 30
- Highest pay
- $18,167, 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
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 16% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% 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
Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 97% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $205,429 spent. In 2025, GO on the Mission continued to expand its global impact, serving children and families across 19 ministry sites in four countries. Through the generosity, prayers, and involvement of supporters, the organization experienced meaningful growth while remaining committed to strong stewardship, gospel-centered ministry, and creating lasting opportunities for children and communities around the world.Through its child sponsorship program, GO on the Mission provided support for 452 children, helping ensure access to education, nutritious meals, discipleship, and ongoing care. Sponsorship continued to be a foundational part of the ministry, creating consistent relationships of encouragement and support while helping children experience increased hope and opportunity for the future.
- $116,476 spent. GO on the Mission also mobilized five short-term mission teams in 2025, with more than 40 individuals serving internationally and contributing over 1,600 volunteer hours. These teams partnered alongside local leaders and ministries to encourage communities, support ongoing programs, and share the hope of the gospel through service, discipleship, and relationship-building initiatives that reached more than 5,000 individuals.
- $102,422 spent. In addition, the organization completed 14 strategic projects designed to strengthen long-term ministry impact and community development. Projects included the construction of six classrooms, four playgrounds, a discipleship retreat center, and a secondary school. GO on the Mission also provided more than 50,000 meals to children in need, helping address both immediate physical needs and long-term educational and spiritual development within the communities it serves.
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
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 January 2011.
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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