Mision Vida Nueva
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
MVN Operates a Government-Authorized Orphange in Guatemela for Orphaned, Abanboned, Abused Children as well as a transitional home for those that age out. We also do outreach to villages and families living in extreme poverty Our Mission is to empower Gods Children to change the world.
- Income
- $521,642
- Spending
- $498,675
- Spent on programs
- 99%
- Reserves
- 3.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 59
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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 47% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1599% 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
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $423,544 spent. Since opening the Orphanage we have received 351 children that were rescued from their situation and place in our care. A place to live, medical, psychological care, social and legal services are provided for Each child as well as formal education and the opportunity to know Jesus. We work to equip the children with the tools they need to overcome their trauma before being placed back with family. Those with no family begin the adoption process and if never adopted live at Casa Gloria until they are 18. In 2025 73 children were attended and 39 enrolled in formal education. 31423 was spent on direct care of children incl salaries, insurance, medical, legal, psychology, education. 16715 on internet, phone, gas power, water, cable,trash,maintenance and security. 8672 on travel and conference, 18289 on food and supplies,1142 on legal documents and taxes. Depreciation 2025 is 19065. 159923 was given to Guatemalan assocation of home for direct care purposes, 32242 for general bills, 103 for misc supplies and 135970 for other needed supplies and materials.
- $71,371 spent. Mision Vida Nueva also does ministry in the surrounding villages to people living in extreme poverty. In 2025 $70831 went towards 4 volunteer teams that came and went into the villages to install 37 betterment stoves in the homes of people who still cook over an open fire, installed 37 water filters, did vacation bible school for 350 village children, took bags of food to 22 abandonded elderly people who live in extreme poverty, and distributed 68 bibles to 68 different families. Additionally $26 was given to local health center for a new table, $65 to the local police to go TWDS vehicle maintenance, $100 for surgery for a missionary, $88 for medicines for 3 people with health problems, $261 to help paint the home of a lady living in poverty. help.
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
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2012.
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 October 21, 2026.
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