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Mission Safety International Inc

EIN 58-1548463 · Elizabethton, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To promote safety, security, and operational excellence within the mission aviation community and related agencies.

Income
$412,626
Spending
$394,464
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 51%
Employees
6
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$91,098, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 46% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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 (5)
  1. $201,000 spent. Safety seminars and audits are an integral part of MSI's efforts to promote safety, security, and operational excellence. Volunteers who are experts in various fields of aviation travel with MSI personnel to strategic locations around the world to share their wisdom and experience and to demonstrate and promote safe practices. Activities included seminars and audits in 12 states and 7 countries. We have expanded our seminar audiences worldwide via YouTube, Facebook, and Zoom. In addition to the expenses above, volunteers donated time and expenses valued at $165,434.
  2. $48,814 spent. Research, accident investigation and consulting are also key activities as we try to determine causes of accidents and how to prevent them. Currently, an exciting program is making good progress for in-flight data tracking and analysis. Field research on current attitudes, best practices, industry standards, trends, and safety information is necessary to assist our member organizations maintain safe operations. In addition to the expenses above, volunteers donate time and expenses valued at $20,679.
  3. $28,714 spent. Publications and communications: as information is gathered through research, MSI passes it on through publications and communications via all means possible. Our free newsletters and publications are widely distributed and mailed all over the world to over 25 countries,. Over 3000 people receive them on a quarterly basis. In addition to the expenses above, volunteers donated time and expenses valued at $14,476.
  4. $8,614 spent. Other program services include participation in special events such as EAA AirVenture, Flight Safety Foundation, International Society of Air Safety Investigators, International Association of Missionary Aviation, and National Business Aviation Association where MSI promotes safety in missionary aviation to a broad audience. In addition to their noted expenses, volunteers donated time and expenses valued at $6,204.
  5. Other program services include participation in special events such as EAA AirVenture, Flight Safety Foundation, International Society of Air Safety Investigators, International Association of Missionary Aviation, and National Business Aviation Association where MSI promotes safety in missionary aviation to a broad audience. In addition to their noted expenses, volunteers donated time and expenses valued at $8,615.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 April 1984.

    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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