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Gbarnga Lutheran Mission Project Inc

EIN 46-5637972 · Providence, RI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO SHARE GODS LOVE BY SUPPORTING CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, AND HEALTH INITIATIVES IN RURAL LIBERIA.PARTNERING WITH LUTHERAN CHURCHES AND THE COMMUNITIES OF NORTH CENTRAL LIBERIA, WE SERVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES NEAR THE CITY OF GBARNGA. AS STEWARDS OF LAND DONATED BY THE LUTHERAN CHURCH IN LIBERIA, WE PROVIDE A SAFE AND NURTURING EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT ON A 15-ACRE CAMPUS THAT INCLUDES CLASSROOMS, STUDENT AND STAFF RESIDENCES, ATHLETIC FIELDS, A CHAPEL, AND A MEDICAL CLINIC THAT SUPPORTS THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.WE INTEGRATE CHRISTIAN FAITH, VALUES, AND SERVANT-LEADERSHIP INTO OUR CURRICULUM AND DAILY LIFE WHILE HOLDING OURSELVES TO HIGH STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE. BY ADDRESSING ESSENTIAL NEEDSCLEAN WATER, SANITATION, ELECTRICITY, HYGIENE, NUTRITION, AND OTHER BARRIERS BORN OF POVERTYWE WORK TO REMOVE OBSTACLES THAT PREVENT A CHILD FROM RECEIVING A QUALITY EDUCATION.

Income
$363,088
Spending
$311,575
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
12 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
0

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 85% of charities in its peer group (education, $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 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $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

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $304,580 spent. OF GBARNGA. AS STEWARDS OF LAND DONATED BY THE LUTHERAN CHURCH IN LIBERIA, WE PROVIDE A SAFE, NURTURING EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT ON A 15-ACRE SCHOOL CAMPUS INCLUDING CLASSROOMS, RESIDENCES FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF, ATHLETIC FIELDS, CHAPEL, AND MEDICAL CLINIC TO SERVE THE COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING GBARNGA. WE INTEGRATE THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF CHRISTIAN FAITH , VALUES, AND SERVANT- LIVING INTO THE CURRICULA AND DAILY LIVES OF STUDENTS AND STAFF WHILE EMBRACING EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO. BY ADDRESSING NEEDS SUCH AS CLEAN WATER, SANITATION, ELECTRICITY,
  2. $509 spent. DEPRECIATION FOR PROGRAM EQUPMENT

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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