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Men of Melchizedek Inc

EIN 83-3264579 · Imlay City, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MEN OF MELCHIZEDEK PROVIDES GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE PRIESTHOOD OF THE HOLY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH AND OF THE EASTERN RITE CATHOLIC CHURCHES OVER WHOM THE SUPREME PONTIFF EXERCISES HIS PRIMACY THROUGH THE CONGREGATION FOR THE EASTERN CHURCHES, AND TO FIND SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEMS CONFRONTING CATHOLIC PRIESTS THAT CONFORM TO THE AUTHENTIC TEACHING OF THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH AND OF THE HOLY FATHER AND HIS PREDECESSORS.

Income
$636,387
Spending
$652,717
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$169,942, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 24 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 September 30, 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 (2)
  1. $390,001 spent. MEN OF MELCHIZEDEK PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT CATHOLIC PRIESTS FOR A VARIETY OF NEEDS, INCLUDING LIVING EXPENSES (E.G. FOOD, LODGING, TRANSPORTATION, JOB-SEARCH COSTS, HEALTHCARE, AND AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND REPAIR), EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH CANON LAW AND SECULAR LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, PRISON COMMISSARY FUNDS, AND EXPENSES RELATED TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF PROBATION OR PAROLE.
  2. A) PROVIDING SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND PRACTICAL ADVICE ABOUT ISSUES AFFECTING THEIR PERSONAL LIFE AND PRIESTLY MINISTRY;B) FACILITATING REFERRALS TO THIRD PARTIES WHO CAN ASSIST WITH SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, CANONICAL, AND LEGAL CHALLENGES;C) MINISTERING TO INCARCERATED PRIESTS BY PROVIDING SPIRITUAL PUBLICATIONS, FRATERNAL SUPPORT THROUGH PRISON VISITS, AND ASSISTING WITH RE-ENTRY INTO THE COMMUNITY AT THE END OF THEIR SENTENCES;D) PROVIDING JOB-PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE PRIESTS WHO CAN NO LONGER MINISTER PUBLICLY;E) TEACHING INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TO PRIESTS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN FINANCIAL AFFAIRS BUT DID NOT ACQUIRE THOSE SKILLS IN THEIR FORMER MINISTRY; ANDF) PROVIDING ANY OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES NECESSARY TO ASSIST CATHOLIC PRIESTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 August 2019.

    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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