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Lily Missions Center

EIN 38-3469813 · Jackson, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE A NONPROFIT FAITH-BASED HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FOR THE WELL-BEING OF THE MID-MICHIGAN COMMUNITY. LILY MISSIONS CENTER EXISTS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES THROUGH A FAITH-BASED UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD AROUND US.

Income
$156,055
Spending
$190,290
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
19.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
7
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$25,000, president

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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

    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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $57,061 spent. FINANCIAL LITERACY AIMED AT EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO NAVIGATE THE WORLD OF FINANCE AND CREATE LASTING GENERATIONAL WEALTH. LED BY PASTOR HINES, WHO HAS SPENT OVER 35 YEARS WORKING TO REWRITE THE FINANCIAL NARRATIVE FOR THE COMMUNITY, OUR FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM IS A CORNERSTONE OF OUR MISSION. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO PROVIDE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS TO DEVELOP A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF MONEY MANAGEMENT, BUDGETING, AND WEALTH-BUILDING STRATEGIES.
  2. $77,131 spent. STUDENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS: AFTER SCHOOL: THE LILY MISSIONS CENTER PROVIDES AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING FROM 3:00 PM TO 6:00 PM MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. CHILDREN WHO WERE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 AND 12 FOCUSED ON HOMEWORK COMPLETION AND TUTORING IN READING, ENGLISH AND MATH. CHILDREN WERE ALSO INTRODUCED TO COMPUTER EDUCATION OR ENHANCEMENT OF COMPUTER SKILLS. THE PROGRAM CONSULTANTS AND INSTRUCTORS ADMINISTER PRE-TESTS TO ALL STUDENTS ENROLLING IN THE PROGRAM IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY CREATE INDIVIDUALIZED LESSON PLANS SUMMER READING: THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM IS RUN TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN AGES 5-12 ARE INTELLECTUALLY STIMULATED THROUGHOUT THE MONTHS WHEN TRADITIONAL SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION. STUDENTS ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM ARE NOT ONLY ENCOURAGED TO READ, BUT RECEIVE ONE-ON-ONE DIRECTION THAT IS SPECIFICALLY CATERED TO EACH INDIVIDUAL'S NEED. STUDENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS: AFTER SCHOOL: THE LILY MISSIONS CENTER PROVIDES AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING FROM 3:00 PM TO 6:00 PM MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. CHILDREN WHO WERE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 AND 12 FOCUSED ON HOMEWORK COMPLETION AND TUTORING IN READING, ENGLISH AND MATH. CHILDREN WERE ALSO INTRODUCED TO COMPUTER EDUCATION OR ENHANCEMENT OF COMPUTER SKILLS. THE PROGRAM CONSULTANTS AND INSTRUCTORS ADMINISTER PRE-TESTS TO ALL STUDENTS ENROLLING IN THE PROGRAM IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY CREATE INDIVIDUALIZED LESSON PLANS SUMMER READING: THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM IS RUN TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN AGES 5-12 ARE INTELLECTUALLY STIMULATED THROUGHOUT THE MONTHS WHEN TRADITIONAL SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION. STUDENTS ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM ARE NOT ONLY ENCOURAGED TO READ, BUT RECEIVE ONE-ON-ONE DIRECTION THAT IS SPECIFICALLY CATERED TO EACH INDIVIDUAL'S NEED.
  3. $9,481 spent. TEEN TRANSITION PROGRAM: THE TEEN TRANSITION PROGRAM'S FOCUS AND OBJECTIVE IS TO MENTOR AND EDUCATE TEENS BY ENCOURAGING HEALTHY BEHAVIORS THROUGH STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES. THE TEEN TRANSITION PROGRAMS INCLUDE PRESENTATIONS ON APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING FOR COLLEGE, ASSISTANCE WITH COLLEGE ENROLLMENT AND FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS, AND AFTER SCHOOL HOMEWORK HELP AND COMPUTER LAB ACCESS.
  4. $32,918 spent. COMMUNITY GIVE-AWAY: THE LILY MISSIONS CENTER HAS A PROGRAM THAT GIVES FOOD AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO THE LESS FORTUNATE IN THE COMMUNITY. OTHER: THE LILY MISSIONS CENTER WORKS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND DIRECTION.
  5. COMMUNITY GIVE-AWAY: THE LILY MISSIONS CENTER HAS A PROGRAM THAT GIVES FOOD AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO THE LESS FORTUNATE IN THE COMMUNITY. OTHER: THE LILY MISSIONS CENTER WORKS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND DIRECTION.

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 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 December 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 July 1999.

    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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