Mission Samoa Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS EXEMPT ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, STABLE AND SUCCESSFUL RE-ENTRY ENVIRONMENT/OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEN RETURNING TO THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY FROM INCARCERATION. THE MEN ARE PROVIDED COUNSELING, EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND CERTIFIED HANDS-ON SKILL TRAINING, AT THIS POINT IN AUTO MECHANIC TRAINING. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES UP TO 90 DAYS IN A 10 BED TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM. IF NEEDED, THEY CAN TRANSITION UP TO 9 MONTHS INTO A 10 BED FAITH BASED PROGRAM . BOTH FACILITIES PROVIDE COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL EDUCATION SERVICES THAT CONTINUE AFTER THEY LEAVE THE FACILITY. THE ORGANIZTION HAS DEVELOPED A PROGRAM TITLED, "BETTER DECISIONS BETTER CHOICES', WHICH HELPS THE MEN FROM THE MOMENT THEY LEAVE PRISON UNTIL THEY ARE FULLY INTEGRATED INTO FAMILY AND COMMUNITY AND THEREAFTER. THEY ALSO HELP PLACE THE MEN INTO JOBS AFTER TRAINING AND RECOVERY.
- Income
- $683,000
- Spending
- $704,530
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- -3.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 98%
- Employees
- 14
- Highest pay
- $67,470, administrator
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
Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 177% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1575% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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
Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (1)
- $531,431 spent. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS EXEMPT ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, STABLE AND SUCCESSFUL RE-ENTRY ENVIRONMENT/OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEN RETURNING TO THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY FROM INCARCERATION. THE MEN ARE PROVIDED COUNSELING, EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND CERTIFIED HANDS-ON SKILL TRAINING, AT THIS POINT IN AUTO MECHANIC TRAINING. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES UP TO 90 DAYS IN A 10 BED TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM. IF NEEDED, THEY CAN TRANSITION UP TO 9 MONTHS INTO A 10 BED FAITH BASED PROGRAM . BOTH FACILITIES PROVIDE COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL EDUCATION SERVICES THAT CONTINUE AFTER THEY LEAVE THE FACILITY. THE ORGANIZTION HAS DEVELOPED A PROGRAM TITLED, "BETTER DECISIONS BETTER CHOICES', WHICH HELPS THE MEN FROM THE MOMENT THEY LEAVE PRISON UNTIL THEY ARE FULLY INTEGRATED INTO FAMILY AND COMMUNITY AND THEREAFTER. THEY ALSO
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? 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.
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 August 2025.
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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