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Namikango Mission US Incorporated

EIN 46-1177345 · Lubbock, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ENDEAVOR TO FAITHFULLY PARTNER WITH THE SPIRIT OF GOD BY PROCLAIMING AND REFLECTING CHRIST THROUGH SERVICE, TEACHING AND MINISTRIES THAT WORK TOWARD WHOLE-LIFE TRANSFORMATION OF CHURCHES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT AFRICA.

Income
$762,863
Spending
$594,063
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
12 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$97,500, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $147,645 spent. THE MISSION TRAINS AND DISCIPLES MALAWIAN CHURCH LEADERS WITH FOCUSEDCLASSES FOR SUDENTS THAT ARE SELECTED THROUGH A THOROUGH APPLICATIONPROCESS - REFERRED TO AS THE DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING INSTITUTE. INADDITION THE MALAWIAN STAFF HOLD SEMINARS, BIBLE STUDIES, AND CHURCHTRAININGS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE YEAR.
  2. $70,703 spent. THE MISSION MAINTAINS A MATERNITY & OUT-PATIENT CLINIC WHERE AN AVERAGEOF 100 BABIES ARE BORN EACH MONTH. WE PROVIDE THE BUILDING, FACILITES,AND MEDICINES TO SUPPORT WOMEN'S DEVELOPMENT, HIV & AIDS PREVENTION, ANDGENERAL CARE. IN THE HIV/AIDS PROGRAM THERE ARE 7 PRIMARY TRAINERS,WHO WILL EACH TYPICALLY LEAD 3 SEMINARS (4 DAY SEMINARS) EACH YEAR.THUS, WE WILL HAVE 21 TOTAL 4-DAY SEMINARS ANY GIVEN YEAR.
  3. $69,038 spent. NAMIKANGO TRAINS QUALIFIED LEADERS FROM THE LOCAL CHURCHES WHO ARE THEN ABLE TO TRAIN MEMBERS IN THE FOLLOWING AVENUES-VILLAGE SAVINGS AND LOANS. 65+ TRAINERS HAVE ESTABLISHED GROUPS ALLOVER MALAWI TO PROVIDE AN AVENUE TO SAVE FOR IMPORTANT EXPENSES LIKEHOME REPAIRS, SCHOOLING FOR KIDS AND HEALTH CARE.- CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE FARMING METHOD. THE MISSION UTILIZES THISMETHOD ON CAMPUS FOR TEACHING AND CONDUCTING TRAININGS FOR OVER 2000INDIVIDUALS SINCE 2017. IT ALSO TRAINS LEAD FARMERS TO PASS ALONG THETRAINING TO OTHER LOCAL FARMERS
  4. $108,900 spent. PROGRAMS AND RELATED EXPENSES TO COMMUNICATION, STAFF EXPENSES FORMAINTENANCE AND SECURITY OF THE MISSION GROUNDS, AND VARIOUS MISSIONWORK THAT INCLUDES NTONDA PRIMARY SCHOOL THAT HAS OVER 2,000 ELEMENTARYAGE STUDENTS. THIS ALSO INCLUDES INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS,SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS FOR SUPPORTING COFFEE FARMERS, AND SUPPORTINGLOCAL NEEDS SUCH AS HUNGER RELIEF.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2019.

    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 May 2020.

    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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