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4 Christ Mission

EIN 33-0849956 · San Diego, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak20 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENGAGE IN RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES AND ADMINISTER AND EVANGELISM

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
10.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
2
Highest pay
$42,000, president

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 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 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% 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

Weak: 20 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 4 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

    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

    0 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 (4)
  1. $748,433 spent. IDENTITY CHURCH RETREAT,EL PORVENIR & SEDS SCHOOL MISSION ACTIVITIES IN 2024: A)IDENTITY YOUTH RETREAT (WEST COAST, DECEMBER. 26- DECEMBER.29)-151 PEOPLE PATICIPATED(YOUTH AND COLLEGE), IT INVOLVES A 4DAY AND 3NIGHTS RETREAT TO ENCOUNTER GOD AND FIND OUR IDENTITIES IN HIM. B)EL POVENIR SCHOOL (180 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS, 90 JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS AND 41 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS) - A GOVERNMENT-CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL IN SAN TELMO, MEXICO. THE SCHOOL OPERATES UNDER CHRISTIANS VALUES AND IS FUNDED BY SPONSORS FROM THE UNITED STATES. - CONSTRUCTION ON OUR HIGH SCHOOL IS ONGOING AND WILL BE FINISHED BY END OF 2024. C)MEXICO YOUTH OUTREACH (JULY.24-JULY.31)- 153 PEOPLE PATICIPATED. DURING MYO GROUPS TRAVEL TO PARTNERING LOCAL CHURCHES IN MEXICO DURING THE DAYS TO SERVE BY HOSTING CHILDREN'S AND ADULT MINISTRY TIMES. IN THE EVENINGS THE GROUPS GATHER TOGETHER TO DEBRIEF AND PARTICIPATE IN REVIVAL SERVICES. IDENTITY CHURCH RETREAT,EL PORVENIR & SEDS SCHOOL MISSION ACTIVITIES IN 2024: A)IDENTITY YOUTH RETREAT (WEST COAST, DECEMBER. 26- DECEMBER.29)-151 PEOPLE PATICIPATED(YOUTH AND COLLEGE), IT INVOLVES A 4DAY AND 3NIGHTS RETREAT TO ENCOUNTER GOD AND FIND OUR IDENTITIES IN HIM. B)EL POVENIR SCHOOL (180 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS, 90 JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS AND 41 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS) - A GOVERNMENT-CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL IN SAN TELMO, MEXICO. THE SCHOOL OPERATES UNDER CHRISTIANS VALUES AND IS FUNDED BY SPONSORS FROM THE UNITED STATES. - CONSTRUCTION ON OUR HIGH SCHOOL IS ONGOING AND WILL BE FINISHED BY END OF 2024. C)MEXICO YOUTH OUTREACH (JULY.24-JULY.31)- 153 PEOPLE PATICIPATED. DURING MYO GROUPS TRAVEL TO PARTNERING LOCAL CHURCHES IN MEXICO DURING THE DAYS TO SERVE BY HOSTING CHILDREN'S AND ADULT MINISTRY TIMES. IN THE EVENINGS THE GROUPS GATHER TOGETHER TO DEBRIEF AND PARTICIPATE IN REVIVAL SERVICES.
  2. $188,360 spent. REGULARLY VISIT CHURCHES IN MEXICO AND PANAMA TO SUPPORT EXTENDING,REPAIRING AND MAINTAINING OF CHURCH BUILDINGS. MAITAIN AND OPERATION OF MISSION HOUSES. PROMOTED ESTABLISHING NEW CHURCHES IN GUATEMALA AND PANAMA. - SHORT TERM MISSION (JAN.21- AUGUST.10)- 9 PEOPLE. FIELD OF GRACE IS A 7 MONTH MISSION TRIP (FROM JANUARY TO AUGUST) IN SAN TELMO, MEXICO THAT TOOK PLACE FROM JANUARY TO AUGUST 2024. THEY SERVE THE COMMUNITY OF SAN TELMO THROUGH EVANGELISM, DISCIPLESHIP, TEACHING FOR AFTER SCHOOL, PHYSICAL LABOR AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. - UNBOUNG: EADS EAST/WEST LEADERSHIP RETREAT(JAN.26- JAN.27) TRAINING EVENT HELD IN NEW JERSEY AND SAN DIEGO TO PREPARE THOSE PARTICIPATING IN EADS TRIPS IN MAY AND JUNE. - MARCH AND MAY EDAS (MAY.24- MAY.28),(MAY.21- MAY.25) - 57/182 COLLEGE AND YOUNG ADULTS. MOBILIEZES COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES TO GO ON SHORT-TERM TRIPS MAINLY TO MEXICO. FOR THIS TRIP THERE WERE MULTIPLE SERVICES HELD IN CHURCHES AND REHAB CENTERS. THIS CONSISTED OF PREACHING, SKITS AND DRAMAS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. REGULARLY VISIT CHURCHES IN MEXICO AND PANAMA TO SUPPORT EXTENDING,REPAIRING AND MAINTAINING OF CHURCH BUILDINGS. MAITAIN AND OPERATION OF MISSION HOUSES. PROMOTED ESTABLISHING NEW CHURCHES IN GUATEMALA AND PANAMA. - SHORT TERM MISSION (JAN.21- AUGUST.10)- 9 PEOPLE. FIELD OF GRACE IS A 7 MONTH MISSION TRIP (FROM JANUARY TO AUGUST) IN SAN TELMO, MEXICO THAT TOOK PLACE FROM JANUARY TO AUGUST 2024. THEY SERVE THE COMMUNITY OF SAN TELMO THROUGH EVANGELISM, DISCIPLESHIP, TEACHING FOR AFTER SCHOOL, PHYSICAL LABOR AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. - UNBOUNG: EADS EAST/WEST LEADERSHIP RETREAT(JAN.26- JAN.27) TRAINING EVENT HELD IN NEW JERSEY AND SAN DIEGO TO PREPARE THOSE PARTICIPATING IN EADS TRIPS IN MAY AND JUNE. - MARCH AND MAY EDAS (MAY.24- MAY.28),(MAY.21- MAY.25) - 57/182 COLLEGE AND YOUNG ADULTS. MOBILIEZES COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES TO GO ON SHORT-TERM TRIPS MAINLY TO MEXICO. FOR THIS TRIP THERE WERE MULTIPLE SERVICES HELD IN CHURCHES AND REHAB CENTERS. THIS CONSISTED OF PREACHING, SKITS AND DRAMAS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.
  3. $231,150 spent. LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: A VISION RETREAT THAT PROMOTES UNITY AND CREATIVITY WITHIN OUR ORGANIZATION. THIS CONFERENCE HOSTED MULTIPLE SPEAKERS, SEMINARS, COMMUNITY SERVICE IN SAN TELMO, MEXICO. OPERATION SHOE BOX: A MINISTRY WHERE WE ENSURE THAT EACH STUDENT RECEIVES A LOVING GIFT OF SCHOOL, SUPPLIES, TOYS, AND ETC AT EL PORVENIR. THESE GIFTS ARE TAKEN DOWN TO MEXICO ON DECEMBER 18TH ON A MISSION TRIP TO BE DELIVERED TO THE STUDENTS. MEXICO MISSION & CHURCH SUPPORT: VISITING LOCAL MEXICO CHURCHES REGULARILY AND TRAINING THE PASTORS. SUPPORTING MEXICO CHURCHES AND PROMOTING YOUTH CONFERENCES. ETC. HALLELUJAH FESTIVAL (OCT 25- OCT 26) 17 COLLEGE AND YOUNG ADULTS. THE GROUP TRAVELD TO SAN TELMO MEXICO, WHERE THEY HOSTED A CHILDREN AND YOUTH FESTIVAL WHICH INCLUDED A EVANGELISTIC SERVICE AND FOLLOWED WITH A FESTIVAL OF GAMES AND FOOD.
  4. LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: A VISION RETREAT THAT PROMOTES UNITY AND CREATIVITY WITHIN OUR ORGANIZATION. THIS CONFERENCE HOSTED MULTIPLE SPEAKERS, SEMINARS, COMMUNITY SERVICE IN SAN TELMO, MEXICO. OPERATION SHOE BOX: A MINISTRY WHERE WE ENSURE THAT EACH STUDENT RECEIVES A LOVING GIFT OF SCHOOL, SUPPLIES, TOYS, AND ETC AT EL PORVENIR. THESE GIFTS ARE TAKEN DOWN TO MEXICO ON DECEMBER 18TH ON A MISSION TRIP TO BE DELIVERED TO THE STUDENTS. MEXICO MISSION & CHURCH SUPPORT: VISITING LOCAL MEXICO CHURCHES REGULARILY AND TRAINING THE PASTORS. SUPPORTING MEXICO CHURCHES AND PROMOTING YOUTH CONFERENCES. ETC. HALLELUJAH FESTIVAL (OCT 25- OCT 26) 17 COLLEGE AND YOUNG ADULTS. THE GROUP TRAVELD TO SAN TELMO MEXICO, WHERE THEY HOSTED A CHILDREN AND YOUTH FESTIVAL WHICH INCLUDED A EVANGELISTIC SERVICE AND FOLLOWED WITH A FESTIVAL OF GAMES AND FOOD.

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 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 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 November 2001.

    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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