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Mission Metroplex Inc

EIN 75-2354962 · Arlington, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION METROPLEX PROVIDES CLOTHING, FOOD, MEDICAL/DENTAL SERVICES, RENT/UTILITY AID, FURNITURE, AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING, COUNSELING, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE FREE OF CHARGE TO THE NEEDY THROUGH DONATIONS AND THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS.

Income
$16.6 million
Spending
$12.4 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
26.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
26
Volunteers
47,825
Highest pay
$108,624, executive di

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 21 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

    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 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 (6)
  1. $5.5 million spent. MISSION METROPLEX CONTINUES ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE BY MEETING THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE TAXPAYER PROVIDES AND AFTERSCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM WITH APPROXIMATELY 1,010 STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE EACH WEEK. IN THE SPRING, AN EASTER EGG HUNT WAS HELD WITH AN ATTENDANCE OF 2,967. ON THANKSGIVING DAY, 4,900 VOLUNTEERS DELIVERED HOT MEALS AND TURKEY BASKETS TO 6,908 FAMILIES. IN 2025,32,983 PEOPLE RECEIVED FREE GIFTS FROM THE ANNUAL "CHRISTMAS STORE," ANGEL TREE, AND ADOPT-A- FAMILY PROGRAMS. THROUGH THE YEAR 189,198 PEOPLE RECEIVED EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF RENT OR UTILITIES, CLOTHES, FOOD, FURNITURE, AND DIRECT DELIVERY OF FOOD AT NO COST.
  2. $437,683 spent. MISSION METROPLEX PROVIDES FREE DENTAL CARE TO THE RESIDENTS OF ARLINGTON, KENNEDALE AND MANSFIELD. THE CLINIC STAFF IS PRIMARILY VOLUNTEER DENTISTS, ASSISTANTS AND HYGIENISTS. IN 2024, PATIENTS WERE SEEN 4,103 TIMES. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE DENTAL CLINIC IS TO ASSIST PATIENTS WHO HAVE FALLEN THROUGH THE CRACKS OF TRADITIONAL CARE. THEY EITHER CANNOT AFFORD DENTAL VISITS OR INSURANCE, OR DO NOT QUALIFY FOR MEDICAID, BUT AFTER VISITING THE FREE DENTAL CLINIC, THEY CAN RETURN TO WORK OF SCHOOL PAIN FREE.
  3. $6.1 million spent. MISSION METROPLEX PROVIDES FREE MEDICAL CARE FIVE DAYS AND ONE EVENING PER WEEK TO THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED. PATIENTS ARE SEEN ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS. THE MEDICAL CLINIC PROVIDED 11,174 OFFICE VISITS IN 2024. THE PATIENTS ARE CARED FOR BY VOLUNTEER DOCTORS AND OFTEN RECEIVE MEDICATION FREE OF CHARGE THROUGH DONATIONS FROM DRUG MANUFACTURERS. THE MEDICAL CLINIC ALSO COORDINATES EFFORTS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY HEALTH PROVIDERS TO ARRANGE FREE PRESCRIPTIONS, FREE SPECIALIST CARE, AND IN SOME CASES, FREE SURGERIES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY WITH THE GREATEST NEED WITH THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE.
  4. $38,783 spent. SEE FORM 990, PART III - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LINE 4D.
  5. LINE 4D: MISSION METROPLEX PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION TO THE HOMELESS, SCHOOL CHILDREN IN CRISIS, MEDICAL PATIENTS, AND FAMILIES IN REFUGEE PROGRAMS WHO DO NOT HAVE OTHER MEANS TO TRAVEL TO WORK, SCHOOL, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, OR OTHER CLASSES. MISSION METROPLEX TRANSPORTED 140 PEOPLE THROUGHOUT 2025. ALL CLIENTS ARE REFERRED FROM THE ARLINGTON ISD, LOCAL HOSPITAL, AND PATIENT OUTREACH PROGRAMS OR ARE RESIDENTS OF LOCAL SHELTERS. ALL TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. ARLINGTON, TX LACKS SUFFICIENT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, SO THE GOAL OF MISSION METROPLEX IS TO TRANSPORT PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE COULD NOT GET TO JOB INTERVIEWS, WORK, SCHOOL, OR OTHER CRUCIAL APPOINTMENTS.
  6. SEE FORM 990, PART III - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LINE 4D.

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 July 1991.

    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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