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Mission Amarillo

EIN 27-4201383 · Amarillo, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BE A RESOURCE TO CHURCHES, BUSINESSES, AND INDIVIDUALS BY HELPING THEM EMPOWER THOSE IN NEED. OUR VISION IS ONE OF A UNITED COMMUNITY WHERE BARRIERS ARE BROKEN, HOPE IS PROVIDED, AND THE GOSPEL IS PROCLAIMED.

Income
$504,182
Spending
$270,106
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
6
Highest pay
$72,495, executive di

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 103% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    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 July 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. $93,171 spent. PARENTCHILD+ HOME PROGRAM IS A MENTORING PROGRAM THAT WORKS WITH UNDERPRIVILEGED AND UNDER-RESOURCED FAMILIES TO PREPARE THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL. THIS YEAR, 23 CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS PARTICIPATED IN PARENTCHILD+.
  2. $78,822 spent. BE-LOVED IS A ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG LADIES WHO ARE DEALING WITH UNEXPECTED PREGNANCIES. BE-LOVED NOW MINISTERS TO MOMS 25 AND YOUNGER, HELPING THEM DEVELOP A CAREER PATH AND LEARN THE MOTHERING SKILLS THEY NEED TO THRIVE AND NOT JUST SURVIVE. THIS YEAR, 24 LADIES ENROLLED IN BE-LOVED.
  3. $14,902 spent. MISSION AMARILLO'S SHOE CLOSET PROVIDES FREE NEW ATHLETIC SHOES TO STUDENTS IN AMARILLO, BUSHLAND, CANYON, HIGHLAND PARK, AND RIVER ROAD ISDS. DURING THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR, THE SHOE CLOSET PROVIDED 1,653 PAIRS OF SHOES TO STUDENTS.
  4. $22,726 spent. 365 DAD IS A FAITH BASED, HOLISTIC MENTORING PROGRAM FOR DADS 35 AND YOUNGER. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP DADS UNDERSTAND WHO THEY ARE, WHAT THEIR VALUES ARE, WHAT ISSUES THEY FACE, AND HOW THOSE ISSUES CAN AFFECT THEIR FATHERHOOD. THIS YEAR, 7 YOUNG DADS PARTICIPATED IN 365 DAD, AND WE HAVE 5 IN MENTORING. MISC SPECIAL PROJECTS: WE RENOVATED A DUPLEX AND HAVE DEVELOPED A PROGRAM FOR MOMS IN BE-LOVED TO LEARN LIFE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR THRIVING IN OUR CULTURE. WE HAVE ONE RESIDENT IN THE DUPLEX THIS YEAR AND HOPE TO HAVE ANOTHER BY FEBRUARY.
  5. 365 DAD IS A FAITH BASED, HOLISTIC MENTORING PROGRAM FOR DADS 35 AND YOUNGER. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP DADS UNDERSTAND WHO THEY ARE, WHAT THEIR VALUES ARE, WHAT ISSUES THEY FACE, AND HOW THOSE ISSUES CAN AFFECT THEIR FATHERHOOD. THIS YEAR, 7 YOUNG DADS PARTICIPATED IN 365 DAD, AND WE HAVE 5 IN MENTORING. MISC SPECIAL PROJECTS: WE RENOVATED A DUPLEX AND HAVE DEVELOPED A PROGRAM FOR MOMS IN BE-LOVED TO LEARN LIFE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR THRIVING IN OUR CULTURE. WE HAVE ONE RESIDENT IN THE DUPLEX THIS YEAR AND HOPE TO HAVE ANOTHER BY FEBRUARY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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