Missionaries of the Liturgy
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Education in Faith and Ethics and Outreach to those in spiritual need
- Income
- $50,825
- Spending
- $78,687
- Reserves
- -29.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 85%
- Highest pay
- $28,179, president, director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 7 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 62% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 55% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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)
- $40,975 spent. Basic Ministry Using a variety of means (books, mailings, CD's, website)we educate the public in religion, prayer, faith and service. We send mailings, distribute free books, CD's, info, religious items and give talks to build solidarity and goodness among people. We reach 3000 people through these means.
- $4,852 spent. Holy Store: The Holy Store is a small store in Iron Mountain. It is a source for religious goods for the people of the area. Free books and CD's are also distributed from the store. The Holy Store touches people through online sales as well. About 300 people were served through the Holy Store.
- $32,860 spent. Baraga Missionary Center (located near Baraga Shrine, L'Anse, MI): We provide free materials teaching about Bishop Baraga and other faith/prayer topics to those who visit the Baraga Shrine. We also teach those who visit many faith topics. We saw about 2800 visitors this year.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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