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India Evangelical Mission Inc

EIN 91-0873247 · Lakewood, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IEMs ministry is devoted to Christian evangelism, the training equipping of Indian nationals and meeting the physical needs of the poor and needy in India. This is accomplished by raising funds in the United States funding an affiliate organization in India.

Income
$487,447
Spending
$488,259
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
3
Highest pay
$25,039, executive director

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

Fair: 53 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Weak: 46 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 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 (3)
  1. $90,897 spent. SUPPORT FOR 50 EVANGELISTS 55,680 SUMMER MISSION 1,235. SPECIAL MEETINGS IN MUMBAI 5,212. LEADERSHIP TRAINING SEMINARS 6,857. OPEN AIR EVANGELISM IN KERALA 3,328. BIBLES, GOSPEL TRACTS 11,813 MAGAZINE - ECHOES OF LOVE - PRINTING, POSTAL EXPENSES 11,984.
  2. $354,404 spent. IEM STAFF - ADMINISTRATORS,TEACHERS, WARDENS, COOKS, DRIVER, LAUNDRY OTHER HELP 54,500 MAVELIKARA 5 BUILDINGS - PROPERTY TAXES, ELECTRICITY, PHONE, PLUMBING, GENERATOR FUEL, SEWAGE, MAINTENANCE, PROPANE GAS, FIREWOOD 95,631. MUMBAI OFFICE CHURCH - PROPERTY TAX, ELECTRICITY, PHONE, SEWAGE, MEAL SUPPLIES 20,089 CHURCHES BEING BUILT OR REPAIRED IN KERALA / MUMBAI 2,376. BIBLE COLLEGE FOR 40 STUDENTS - FOOD, MEDICAL EXPENSES, FIELD TRIPS 55,378. SCHOOL SUPPLIES, UNIFORMS SHOES, BOOKS 1,452. CHILDRENS HOME ON CAMPUS/ THOSE IN HOMES - FOOD MEDICAL EXPENSES, FIELD TRIPS 3.204 WORKERS CONFERENCE GRADUATION 10,543 HANDS OF LOVE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM 2,878. HELP FOR THE NEEDY 24,381. TRAVEL IN INDIA 10,331 VEHICLES INSURANCE 10,049. COMPASSION MINISTRY FOOD KITS, BLANKETS, FINANCIAL AID 59,720.
  3. BEGINNING BALANCE ACCOUNT IN INDIA 1/1/24 168,885 ADD 367,000 FOR INDIA 535,885 MINUS EXPENSES 445,301 ENDING BALANCE IN INDIA 12/31/24 90,584 CHECKING 69,000 BUILDING FUND SAVINGS

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 January 1972.

    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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