Messianic Ministry to Israel
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of CMI is to give the message of hope to Israel and a message of enlightenment to Gentile Christians. The purpose is to proclaim the Gospel to the Jewish people worldwide as well as educate the Christian community about its Jewish roots and how to be more effective in their witness.
- Income
- $150,174
- Spending
- $212,278
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 33.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 87%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $63,535, executive director
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
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 33.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 41% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 59% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 255 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
0 of 7Reports no 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $92,783 spent. The primary mission is to witness to the Jewish people. One way the organization carries out this mission is by supporting missionaries in the field who have been trained in delivering the Gospel to the Jewish people and who have a heart and passion for the Jewish people. Therefore, a major program expense is the support of missionaries in the field. Accomplishments include the acceptance of the Gospel by many Jews and Gentiles as well.
- $81,742 spent. Another mission of the organization is to educate the Gentiles about the unique and special role of the Jewish people in Christianity, the continued relevance of the Jewish people, and the heritage Christianity has in the roots of our Jewish brothers. Accomplishments include publication of a newsletter; maintenance of website, speaking engagements and celebration of the feasts of Israel in order to educate and promote the Jewish heritage and its biblical importance.
- Another mission of the organization is organizing , leading, and participating in foreign mission trips. These trips support the mission of MMI by witnessing to the Jewish people through personal evangelism, encouragement to our missionaries on the field, assisting missionaries in their work, and introducing team members who travel with us to the land where God chose to put His people, the epicenter of the earth. Accomplishments include trips to the Ukraine, Israel, Argentina and other foreign and domestic locations.
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 September 7, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1956.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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