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Cameroon Childrens Ministry

EIN 27-1721743 · Minnetonka, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CAMEROON CHILDREN'S MINISTRY IS A NON-PROFIT, FAITH BASED ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO REACH ORPHANED CHILDREN IN CAMEROON AFRICA WITH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY MINISTERING TO THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN;

Income
$105,033
Spending
$148,104
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
7

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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 41% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 56% 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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $140,804 spent. IN 2025, CCMS MINSITRY IN THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING (ANGLOPHONE) PART OF CAMEROON CONTINUED AMID ONGOING CIVIL WAR. TUITION WAS PAID FOR CHILDREN IN DIFFERENNT TOWNS AND VILLAGES. DESPITE THE ONGOING CONFLICT, CCM CONTINUED TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN AID AND SUPPORT. THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST WAS PROCLAIMED BY 4 FULL-TIME MINISTRY ASSOCIATES IN CAMEROON THROUGH THE FOLLOWING: PROVIDING FOOD, SHOES, CLOTHING, MEDICAL CARE AND A WEEKLY CHILDREN'S BIBLE PROGRAM.
  2. 2. HELPING TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING FROM WAR AND FAMINE BY PROVIDING FOOD, MEDICATION, AND PRESENTATION OF THE GOSPEL. IN-HOUSE EVANGELISM REACHING MANY OF THE INTERNALLY DISPLACED PEOPLE. 3. MINISTRY TO MUSLIM VILLAGES WHICH INCLUDED PROVIDING FOOD AND SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS CHILDREN AND ADULTS. 4. TRADE SCHOOL FOR YOUNG ADULTS, PREPARING THEM FOR VARIOUS OCCUPATIONS IN JOBS SUCH AS SEAMSTRESS, HAIRDRESSER, WINDOW MANUFACTURING AND FARMING. GOD'S WORD WAS TAUGHT ALONG WITH MENTORING IN EACH TRADE. 5. MINISTRY TO MORE THAN 120 WIDOWS THROUGH REGULAR VISITS OF CCM STAFF WHO BROUGHT ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGH PRAYER, WORSHIP AND PROVISION OF FOOD, CLOTHING AND MEDICATION. 6. FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OUR GREAT STAFF AND FAMILIES. VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FROM SOME OF THE CCM GRADUATES WHO HAVE JOINED IN OFFERING HELP TO THE MINISTRY. 7. PAID TUITION AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR ORPHAN CHILDREN
  3. 2. HELPING TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING FROM WAR AND FAMINE BY PROVIDING FOOD, MEDICATION, AND PRESENTATION OF THE GOSPEL. IN-HOUSE EVANGELISM REACHING MANY OF THE INTERNALLY DISPLACED PEOPLE. 3. MINISTRY TO MUSLIM VILLAGES WHICH INCLUDED PROVIDING FOOD AND SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS CHILDREN AND ADULTS. 4. TRADE SCHOOL FOR YOUNG ADULTS, PREPARING THEM FOR VARIOUS OCCUPATIONS IN JOBS SUCH AS SEAMSTRESS, HAIRDRESSER, WINDOW MANUFACTURING AND FARMING. GOD'S WORD WAS TAUGHT ALONG WITH MENTORING IN EACH TRADE. 5. MINISTRY TO MORE THAN 120 WIDOWS THROUGH REGULAR VISITS OF CCM STAFF WHO BROUGHT ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGH PRAYER, WORSHIP AND PROVISION OF FOOD, CLOTHING AND MEDICATION. 6. FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OUR GREAT STAFF AND FAMILIES. VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FROM SOME OF THE CCM GRADUATES WHO HAVE JOINED IN OFFERING HELP TO THE MINISTRY. 7. PAID TUITION AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR ORPHAN CHILDREN

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 October 13, 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 2010.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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