Mission Mbale Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO REACH THE CHILDREN OF THE NAMATALA SLUM IN MBALE UGANDA WITH THE LOVE OF JESUS AS WE MEET THEIR LIFE NEEDS OF EDUCATION, CLOTHING, MEDICAL CARE, FOOD, AND CLEAN WATER.
- Income
- $413,684
- Spending
- $473,703
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 3.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 69 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
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 (1)
- $473,703 spent. CONTINUED THE PROGRAM OF FEEDING OVER 500 CHILDREN EACH DAY WHICH INCLUDES THREE MEALS A DAY AT THE PRIMARY SCHOOL AND A LUNCH MEAL AT THE CHURCH FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE NOT HAVE A MEAL. THE CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM INCREASED TO OVER 250 STUDENTS BEING SPONSORED WHICH ENSURED THEIR ABILITY TO ATTEND SCHOOL. CELEBRATED ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL YEAR AS ALL EIGHTEEN PRIMARY 7TH GRADE STUDENTS PASSED THEIR P.L.E. (PRIMARY LEAVING EXAM) WHICH QUALIFIED THEM FOR PLACEMENT IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL. PURCHASE OF A 15 PASSENGER VAN AT THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR IN FEBRUARY FOR SCHOOL USE AND ITS FUNCTIONS. AT THE SCHOOL MANY IMPROVEMENTS WERE MADE WHICH INCLUDE THE COMPLETION OF THE CLASSROOMS 16,17 AND 18 WHICH BRINGS THE SCHOOL BLOCK STRUCTURE TO FULL FUNCTIONAL USE. THE KITCHEN WAS UPGRADED TO INCLUDE COOKING STOVES TO A COVERED OUTSIDE LOCATION FOR IMPROVED VENTILATION. ADDITIONAL COOKING SUPPLIES WERE PURCHASED FOR PROPER UTILIZATION OF THE UPGRADE. AN INCINERATOR WAS CONSTUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DISPOSAL OF MEDICAL WASTE FOR THE MEDICAL CLINIC LOCATED AT THE SCHOOL. OTHER IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SCHOOL INCLUDE AN EXPANSION OF THE BOYS LATRINE FOR BATHING, A COMMERCIAL PRINTER FOR SCHOOL USE, PURCHASE OF SECURITY CAMERAS AND INSTALATION OF SOLAR LIGHTING THROUHGOUT THE SCHOOL GROUNDS FOR INCREASED SECURITY. WE ENROLLED MANY OF THE SPONSORED CHILDREN IN VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE NURSING, MECHANICS, BEAUTICIAN,HOTEL CATERING, SECRETARIAL, AND TECHNOLOGY. THIS WILL ALLOW FOR INCOME AND SELF SUSTANABILITY IN THE FUTURE. WE CONTINUE TO EMPHASIZE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS FOR THE CHILDREN ENROLLED AT THE SCHOOL. THE STUDENTS CONTINUE TO EXCEL IN SPORTS, FINE ARTS, AND ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS. THE STAFF AT THE SCHOOL PARTICIPATED IN CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS, DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS, WE WERE ABLE TO TAKE A TEAM FROM AMERICA WHICH INCLUDED YOUTH. THIS TEAM WITNESSED A DAY LONG DEDICATION OF THE SCHOOL TO THE COMMUNITY WHICH WAS ATTENDED BY GOVERNMENT LEADERS FROM THE COUNTRY. ONE OF THE BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS WAS BEING ABLE TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION ON A MULTIPURPOSE USE BUILDING AT THE SCHOOL WHICH WILL SERVE AS A DINING HALL FOR THE OVER 315 STUDENTS WHO NOW ATTEND THE SCHOOL. THIS BUILDING WILL ALSO SERVE AS A MEETING PLACE FOR THE CHURCH THAT CURRENTLY MEETS AT THE SCHOOL AND CAN ALSO BE UTILIZED FOR COMMUNITY FUNCTIONS.
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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