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Leap Global Missions

EIN 75-2806391 · Richardson, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LEAP GLOBAL MISSIONS IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING AND ENRICHING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD BY PROVIDING SPECIALIZED MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SERVICES, FREE OF CHARGE, WHERE THERE IS A LACK OF ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE. LEAP RETURNS TO THE SAME GLOBAL COMMUNITIES EACH YEAR, ENABLING LEAP TO DEVELOP STRONG PARTNERSHIPS AND TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
24.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
5
Volunteers
121

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 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, 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 (4)
  1. $772,690 spent. MISSION PROGRAM: LEAP CONDUCTS APPROXIMATELY FOUR TO SIX MISSION TRIPS EACH YEAR THROUGH THE MISSION PROGRAM. LEAP'S VOLUNTEERS INCLUDE PHYSICIANS, NURSES, AND OTHER MEDICAL SUPPORT STAFF AND NONMEDICAL VOLUNTEERS WHO DEDICATE THEIR TIME AND EXPERTISE. THE PEOPLE SERVED BY LEAP LIVE IN REGIONS WITH LIMITED MEDICAL RESOURCES AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHALLENGES. THE CURRENT OUTREACH INCLUDES RECURRING MISSION TRIPS AND SUPPORT TO BELIZE, ZIMBABWE, MEXICO AND UKRAINE. IN 2024, LEAP PERFORMED APPROXIMATELY 450 SPECIALIZED SURGERIES AND PROCEDURES AND 153 DENTAL PROCEDURES IN BELIZE, MEXICO, UKRAINE AND ZIMBABWE.
  2. $3,100 spent. MARY LAMON MEMORIAL FUND: THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH MEDICAL CITY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN DALLAS, THE MARY LAMON MEMORIAL FUND MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR CHILDREN WITH THE MOST COMPLEX CRANIOFACIAL SURGICAL NEEDS TO TRAVEL TO THE UNITED STATES TO RECEIVE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CARE. MANY OF THE CHILDREN SERVED BY LEAP HAVE SUCH SEVERE CRANIOFACIAL CONDITIONS THAT THEY HAVE BEEN ABANDONED AS INFANTS OR SENT TO PALLIATIVE CARE FACILITIES. LEAP COVERS THE TRAVEL AND SURGICAL COSTS OF THE PATIENTS AND ALSO COORDINATES HOST FAMILIES WHO WILL OFFER THESE CHILDREN A LOVING AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHILE THEY HEAL. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, LEAP HAS PERFORMED RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY ON APPROXIMATELY 50 PATIENTS FROM 15 COUNTRIES. IN 2024, FUNDING FROM THIS PROGRAM HELPED A CHILD FROM CUBA RECEIVE MUCH-NEEDED SURGICAL CARE. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, LEAP HAS ALSO PLEDGED FUTURE FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDIATRIC WARD AT OUR PARTNER HOSPITAL IN BELIZE.
  3. $47,309 spent. CHERYL LAMON MEMORIAL PROGRAM: IN 2019, THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF A DONOR, LEAP CREATED THE CHERYL LAMON MEMORIAL PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM HAS TWO INITIATIVES. FIRSTLY, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO CASA JOSEFINA, AN ORPHANAGE IN CUSCO, PERU, AND ITS RELATED MEDICAL CLINIC, LA FUENTE CENTRO DE SALUD INTEGRAL. IN ADDITION, THIS PROGRAM BRINGS PATIENTS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES TO THE UNITED STATES FOR COMPLEX SURGICAL CARE OR OTHER HEALTH-RELATED ISSUES WHICH CANNOT BE TREATED IN THEIR HOME COUNTRY. IN 2024, FUNDING FROM THIS PROGRAM HELPED PATIENTS FROM NICARAGUA AND INDIA RECEIVE MUCH-NEEDED SURGICAL CARE.
  4. $80,051 spent. MARY'S GIFT: MARY'S GIFT IS DONE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF BELIZE, NORTHERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL, AND THE ROTARY CLUB OF ORANGE WALK THAT OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE CARE TO CHILDREN WITH CLEFT LIP AND/OR PALATE LIVING IN BELIZE. SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN BELIZE INCLUDES: FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR NEWBORNS, PREPARATION FOR SURGERY, SURGICAL INTERVENTION, EDUCATION ABOUT SPEECH AND HEARING DEVELOPMENT, AND DENTAL CARE. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INVOLVES TRAINING SEMINARS FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS.

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

  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 2024.

    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 December 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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