Faith Aid
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organization cares for the sick and suffering in Jesus name by partnering with Christian mission hospitals, helping patients unable to afford treatment, and supporting Mustard Seed House ministry locations in Kenya.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $734,568
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 1.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 30
- Highest pay
- $100,300, president
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 48% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 109% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 6 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
9 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
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, 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)
- $215,674 spent. Mustard Seed House is a Christian ministry in Kenya caring for families with sick children. Each home is within walking distance of a Christian mission hospital, where specialized care draws families from across the region, nation, and even the continent. While they seek healing, our team provides safe lodging, meals, and the hope of the Gospel walking with each family through their time of need.
- $215,674 spent. Our Compassionate Care program provides grants to Christian mission hospitals in Kenya to serve patients living in poverty. We help cover costs for those with urgent needs in cardiac, neuro, orthopedic, pediatric, pediatric surgery, renal, emergency, and oncology care. Partnering with hospital teams, we remove financial barriers so patients can receive life-saving treatment and hear the hope of the Gospel.
- $215,675 spent. Our Room for More program provides grants to expand Mustard Seed House capacity in Kenya and launch new houses near additional partner mission hospitals. Demand for our services exceeds current space, leaving families in medical crisis without safe lodging, meals, and Gospel-centered care. By creating more room, we can welcome more patients and families to experience comfort, compassion, and the hope of Christ.
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
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 2024.
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 December 2014.
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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