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Rbw Missions

EIN 41-1752518 · Willmar, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RBW MISSIONS, INC IS A MISSIONS ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO CONNECT CHRIST FOLLOWERS GLOBALLY TO EVANGELIZE THE LOST, AND ENCOURAGE AND EQUIP THE CHURCH TO MAKE CHRIST KNOWN IN ALL THE WORLD. WE DO THIS THROUGH CONNECTING PEOPLE THROUGH SHORT-TERM EDUCATIONAL AND SERVICE MISSION TRIPS, PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR TRAINING OF GLOBAL WORKERS (INCLUDING EXPATRIATE, NATIONAL, AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE), AND TO ADVANCE GOD'S KINGDOM AMONG PEOPLE GROUPS THAT ARE YET UNREACHED WITH THE GOSPEL.

Income
$249,482
Spending
$313,383
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
5
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$37,800, executive director

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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    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 (3)
  1. $195,497 spent. International Connection Services for Pastoral / Ministerial / Missionary encouragement, equipping, and mobilizing: Connecting physical, personnel, financial, and didactical resources between US and Central and South American churches which are involved in Gospel outreach to their communities and to unreached peoples in Colombia and Nicaragua.
  2. $51,298 spent. Adopt-A-Pastor Program; Connecting US churches, families and individuals with pastors in Nicaragua, providing financial and prayer support partnerships, resources for theological and ministerial education, and mission opportunities for the advancement of healthy Christ-following churches making disciples who will make disciples.
  3. $40,324 spent. Short-term Service, Educational, and Connection Trips: providing American Church groups and individuals with the opportunity to learn and serve in strategic partnerships with fellow Christ-followers in Colombia and Nicaragua, so that the Great Commission of Jesus Christ may be obeyed and completed in united efforts.

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 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 November 6, 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 2025.

    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 July 1994.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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