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Christian Mission Aid Inc

EIN 47-0710130 · Zeeland, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The funds are used to assist the vulnerable and under-privileged, providing them with the basic necessities of life, meeting their spiritual, physical and social needs especially addressing child poverty and impact of diseases, disasters and social strife, especially in rural churches and communities.

Income
$478,540
Spending
$463,585
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
11.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
2
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$94,000, ceo/secretary

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 76% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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: 88 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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

    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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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. $131,750 spent. Missions in East Africa: Christian Outreach MinistriesThe Christian Outreach Ministries assisted and empowered community and church leaders in the least reached and underdeveloped areas of Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan to become self-sufficient, trained and equipped to strengthen their churches and reach their own people with the Gospel message.The Organization trained and equipped 125 pastors, including 19 deaf pastors, during 8 training seminars and added 23 new cohorts for training. CMA provided 18 bicycles and 20 motorcycles to pastors and distributed over 500 vernacular Bibles. CMA made serveral monitoring and supervision visits in the remote areas of Uganda and Kenya to supervise Pastoral services and assisted with the ministries of trained local pastors. 30 pastors and 44 Government officials were trained on Peace initiatives.
  2. $115,000 spent. Children and Youth Ministries:CMA rescued 10 new girls and is currently supporting 70 girls with safe shelter and giving them an education after rescuing them from FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) and forced marriages. CMA provided education for less fortunate children and sponsored 107 primary students. 379 vulnerable girls were provided with health education and sanitary kits. 178 boys were mentored. 157 teachers were trained on how to teach Christian Religious Education in the schools and Sunday schools using Biblical materials and 18,000 student handbooks were distributed.
  3. $20,500 spent. Aid and Relief Ministries:Aid and Relief ministries are mainly medical and nutrition programs in South Sudan, funded directly from UNICEF and WFP, World Bank. Families in Kenya were provided with food relief.143,601 people were treated in CMA's Primary Health Care Centers. 19,729 children were treated for malnutrition, 27,900 children were vaccinated. 42,270 children received Vit A supplements and de-worming. 1,600 mosquito nets were distributed. There were 3,109 deliveries to eating facilities.
  4. $35,000 spent. Community Development Ministries:Facilitated adult literacy classes for 260 Maasai women and men, providing them with income generating projects, and food relief. 3,100 clean water filters were distributed in rural homes. 400 desks were provided for schools. 500 tree seedlings were distributed and planted.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 November 1994.

    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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