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Mission Norman Inc

EIN 33-1101555 · Norman, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THROUGH FOOD ACQUISITION, STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION, BIBLE STUDIES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND LIMITED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, IT IS OUR MISSION TO REACH THE PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF OTHERS IN AND NEAR OUR COMMUNITY FOR THE GLORY OF GOD

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
11
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$52,500, executive dir.

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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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. $1.3 million spent. THE MISSION DISTRIBUTES DONATED AND PURCHASED FOOD TO THE NEEDY THROUGH A COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY THAT SERVES THE GREATER NORMAN,OK AREA. IN 2024, THE MISSION DISTRIBUTED APPROXIMATELY 554,674 POUNDS OF FOOD TO OVER 33,650 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
  2. $54,505 spent. THE MISSION HAS A FOURPLEX THAT IS AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE FOUND THEMSELVES TEMPORARILY UNHOUSED. EACH UNIT IS FURNISHED AND HAS TWO BEDROOMS, TWO BATHS, A LIVING AREA AND A KITCHEN WITH ALL NECESSARY APPLIANCES. EACH RESIDENT FAMILY IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A SAVINGS ACCOUNT, ATTEND FINANCIAL COUNSELLING AND FIND EMPLOYMENT. THERE WERE 27 FAMILIES AND MEMBERS OF FAMILIES WHO WERE RESIDENTS OF THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING UNITS IN 2024
  3. $46,416 spent. THE MISSION DISTRIBUTES DONATED GIFTS, TOYS, CLOTHES AND FURNITURE TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE NORMAN, OK AREA.IN ADDITION THE MISSION DISTRIBUTED OVER 350 THANKSGIVING BASKETS COMPLETE WITH A TURKEY AND ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS TO HAVE A COMPLETE THANKSGIVING MEAL.
  4. $23,935 spent. THE MISSION PROVIDES LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR UTILITIES, RENT, AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. IN ADDITION GAS IS PURCHASED TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND JOB INTERVIEWS. THE MISSION ASSITED APPROXIMATELY 554 INDIVIDUAL IN 2024

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 June 2005.

    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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