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Morgantown Mission of the United Methodist Church Inc

EIN 61-1320445 · Morgantown, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MORGANTOWN MISSION OPERATES A STORE IN MORGANTOWN KY SIMILAR TO A GOODWILL STORE. LOCAL RESIDENTS DONATE USED CLOTHING, FURNITURE ETC. THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALES OF THE ITEMS ARE USED TO HELP NEEDY FAMILIES AND DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO DISTRIBUTES FOOD.

Income
$281,725
Spending
$260,586
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
9
Volunteers
12

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. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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, 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 (1)
  1. $260,586 spent. MORGANTOWN MISSION SERVES THE COMMUNITY IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. THE MISSION HAS A THRIFT STORE THAT OFFERS CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS AT A BARE MINIMUM COST. IN THE EVENT THAT A FAMILY DOES NOT HAVE FUNDS TO PURCHASE ITEMS NEEDED THE MISSION DONATES THE ITEMS TO THEM. EACH YEAR COATS ARE GIVEN TO ANYONE IN NEED. A FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES FOOD TO THOSE WHO HAVE INSUFFICIENT FOOD. A PROGRAM IS PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN ON TUESDAY EVENINGS THAT PROVIDES A MEAL (WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL CHURCHES) FOR THEM AND ALSO A TIME OF INSTRUCTION. PROM DRESSES ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE THE FUNDS TO PURCHASE A DRESS. TEMPORARY HOUSING IS PROVIDED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS. WE HELP TO COORDINATE A BACK PACK PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FOOD FOR CHILDREN ON WEEKENDS. WE PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR A BLOOD DRIVE EVERY 2 MONTHS AND ALSO DISTRIBUTE FOOD FOR FEEDING AMERICA. A SANITATION STATION CONSISTING OF A SHOWER, WASHER AND DRYER USED BY THE HOMELESS AND TRANSIENT.

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 May 1999.

    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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