Mission Christmas Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
At Mission Christmas, our purpose is to create lasting joy and impactful change in the lives of children and families in need. We are dedicated to supporting our community through comprehensive Back to School programs, ensuring every child is equipped with the essential tools for academic success. During the holiday season, we provide basic necessities and heartfelt gifts, bringing warmth and happiness to homes at Christmas. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Mission Christmas has expanded its mission to include providing vital support and aid to Western North Carolina, helping families rebuild and recover. Since September 2024, Mission Christmas has completed over 280 supply runs to those who were affected by the hurricane in WNC.
- Income
- $83,000
- Spending
- $71,046
- Reserves
- 4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 25
Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1007% on the year before.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 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 (3)
- $5,500 spent. Back to School program : Provided 750 backpacks with school supplies to children from underprivileged homes and 350 teacher kits filled with supplies for the school year to teachers in Title I schools.
- $25,000 spent. Christmas Initiative : Provide basic necessities and Christmas gifts for children who have been identified through the school systems, battered women's shelters, children's homes and US military. In 2024, we provided for 2,000 children. In addition, we provided basic necessities and toys for families who were directly affected by Hurricane Helene. We provided for 7,500 additional children and families in 2024.
- $30,500 spent. Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Efforts : Mission Christmas initially started supporting Disaster Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina by supplying critically needed supplies to families in the most severely affected areas. After a couple of months, our reach expanded to support the long-term efforts through clean-up, household and family supplies and rebuilding. To date, we've completed over 280 supply runs, delivering everything from critically needed supplies, to food, clothing and building materials.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 January 2025.
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 2021.
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 November 4, 2026.
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