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Kupendwa Ministries & Mission Inc

EIN 45-5262394 · Bogart, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE HAVEN PLACE FOR UNWED EXPECTANT MOTHERS TYPICALLY 12 - 18 YEARS OLD IN UGANDA. THE HOME TEACHES CHRISTIANITY, HOW TO CARE FOR INFANTS AND PROVIDES FOOD, MEDICAL CARE, SAFE BIRTHING CENTER AND OTHER PHYSICAL NEEDS. THE MINISTRY PROVIDES NUMEROUS HEALTH SERVICES, PRENATAL AND ANTENATAL CARE & SUPPLIES, IN ADDITION TO LIFE-SAVING EDUCATION FOR WOMEN AND TEENAGE GIRLS. BIRTHING KITS, PRENATAL & ANTENATAL CHECK-UPS, PRENATAL VITAMINS, AS WELL AS GIFTS OF BASIC NEEDS LIKE SOAP, RICE AND FLOUR TO HUNDREDS OF THESE WOMEN.

Income
$487,775
Spending
$595,107
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
18 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
2

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.0 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 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 (3)
  1. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE HAVEN PLACE FOR UNWED MOTHERS AND MEDICAL CARE.
  2. $574,235 spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE HAVEN PLACE FOR UNWED EXPECTANT MOTHERS TYPICALLY 12 - 18 YEARS OLD IN UGANDA. THE HOME TEACHES CHRISTIANITY, HOW TO CARE FOR INFANTS AND PROVIDES FOOD, MEDICAL CARE, SAFE BIRTHING CENTER AND OTHER PHYSICAL NEEDS. THE MINISTRY PROVIDES NUMEROUS HEALTH SERVICES, PRENATAL AND ANTENATAL CARE & SUPPLIES, IN ADDITION TO LIFE-SAVING EDUCATION FOR WOMEN AND TEENAGE GIRLS. BIRTHING KITS, PRNATAL & ANTENATAL CHECK-UPS, PRENATAL VITAMINS, AS WELL AS GIFTS OF BASIC NEEDS LIKE SOAP, RICE AND FLOUR TO HUNDREDS OF THESE WOMEN.
  3. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE HAVEN PLACE FOR UNWED EXPECTANT MOTHERS TYPICALLY 12 - 18 YEARS OLD IN UGANDA. THE HOME TEACHES CHRISTIANITY, HOW TO CARE FOR INFANTS AND PROVIDES FOOD, MEDICAL CARE, SAFE BIRTHING CENTER AND OTHER PHYSICAL NEEDS. THE MINISTRY PROVIDES NUMEROUS HEALTH SERVICES, PRENATAL AND ANTENATAL CARE & SUPPLIES, IN ADDITION TO LIFE-SAVING EDUCATION FOR WOMEN AND TEENAGE GIRLS. BIRTHING KITS, PRNATAL & ANTENATAL CHECK-UPS, PRENATAL VITAMINS, AS WELL AS GIFTS OF BASIC NEEDS LIKE SOAP, RICE AND FLOUR TO HUNDREDS OF THESE WOMEN.

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 December 2013.

    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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