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Leadership Mission International

EIN 46-2488422 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We develop a new generation of ethical women leaders to drive positive change by providing exceptional academics, leadership training, alumni support, and community development experiences. We educate and train women in Honduras through a two year residential education program that culminates with an accredited tertiary certification in English, leadership, entrepreneurship, and sustainable community development. We support graduates' personal and professional goals in professional mentorship, University scholarships, community development grants, and business startup loans.

Income
$869,160
Spending
$741,617
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
2
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$130,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 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 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 58% 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

    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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 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 (4)
  1. $172,380 spent. The Leadership Center is an education center for 60 underprivileged women each year to train and study English, ethical leadership, entrepreneurship, and community development. Students live and study on campus for two years. The school provides class materials, housing, healthcare, and other basic needs. After completion of studies, an internship, business startup, further education, or community projects, if approved, may be at least partially funded by The Leadership Center. The costs above include all of the costs for housing, academic materials, instruction, teachers, and other operations necessary.
  2. $109,359 spent. New Construction, Facilities, Vehicles, Transportation, & Utilities: In order to maintain life on LMI's rural, 150+ acre campus, buildings for housing, cooking, eating, and living for staff and students are necessary. We refurbished a few buildings this year because of roof and pillar decay. This also covers the cost of all utilities including electricity, wifi, our massive water system, and sewage. Also, this includes all vehicles that bring people and resources back and forth to campus.
  3. $139,823 spent. Food, Ag & Animals - Sustainability Programs: As part of LMI's strategic plan, the organization has developed robust sustainability systems for food on campus and for the resale of products to neighboring communities. This includes a coffee farm, passionfruit plantation, massive vegetable gardens, chickens, pigs, cows, and the labor both for growing food, caring for animals, preparing food, and maintaining these systems.
  4. $68,489 spent. Remaining program expenses include Graduate Advancement Programs in the areas of professional mentorship, Community Development Grants, University Scholarships, and Micro-Finance Business Startup Loans.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 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 June 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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