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Canvasback Missions Inc

EIN 93-0831904 · Benicia, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Provide medical, dental and health education and Evangelism.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 47%
Employees
10

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. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 9 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

    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 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 (11)
  1. $371,985 spent. Grantor:Canvasback Donors Date:January-December, 2024 Location:Majuro RMI Service: Wellness Demonstration Kitchen, Community Events, Interventions Purpose:To demonstrate how to prepare healthy vegan meals for breakfast and lunch five days per week
  2. $183,219 spent. Grantor:World Diabetes Foundation Date:January - December 2024 Service Provided:RMI National Physical Activity & Nutrition for Health Futures Project Location:Marshall Islands Purpose: Decrease prevalence of obesity & underweight students in select atoll by 25%; Increase percental of schools using national board approved PE curriculum for kinder - 8th grades from 0-34%; increase # of schools that provide local foods as part of thei lunches from 10-34; crease youth life skills program for 5-18 yr olds at home not attending school and for adults 21-40 yr olds
  3. $96,500 spent. Grantor:Republic of the Marshall Islands Date:April 14-May 3, 2023 Service Provided:Gynecology Mission Location:Majuro Hospital Purpose:To provide gynecology examinations, conduct pathology procedures, and perform surgery
  4. $92,490 spent. Grantor:Republic of the Marshall IslandsDate:January 25-February 9, 2024Service Provided:Ophthalmology MissionLocation:Majuro HospitalPurpose:Examine, treat & perform surgeries for patients with cataracts and other ophthalmic disease. Refract & dispense glasses
  5. $87,960 spent. Grantor:Republic of PalauDate:August 4-16, 2024Service Provided:Gastrointestinal Training ProgramLocation:Belau State HospitalPurpose:To provide continuing education and hands-on training of Dr. Myra Aldebai and the Palau GI Team.
  6. $70,387 spent. Grantor:Canvasback DonorsDate:January-December, 2024Location:Majuro RMIService: GrantPurpose:To support Wellness RMI
  7. $38,370 spent. Grantor:University of Arkansas Medical Services (UAMS)Date:January-December 2024Service Provided:Establish 8 church gardens & taught each congregation about nutrition, growing gardens & cooking nutritious good
  8. $33,979 spent. Grantor:Canvasback DonorsDate:January-December, 2024Location:Republic of Palau and Republic of the Marshall IslandsService: Hospital and Community Relief ProgramsPurpose:Provide books for RMI School Libraries, Hospital Equipment & Plan, Recruit and Solicit Donations for Future Ministries.
  9. $30,113 spent. Grantor:Republic of the Marshall IslandsDate:January-December 2024Service Provided:Pre-diabetes outreachLocation:Majuro, RMIPurpose:Conduct a Pre-Diabetes course & a Chronic Disease Self Management Program - 50 participants.
  10. $21,055 spent. Grantor:Canvasback DonorsDate:January-December, 2024Location:Majuro RMI and Republic of PalauPurpose:To prepare for future programs
  11. $15,910 spent. Grantor:Canvasback DonorsDate:January-December, 2024Location:Majuro AtollService: Cancer Grant for HPV Education & provide vaccinationsPurpose:HPS Educaation and work with MOHHS to arrange vaccinations. 249 girls vaccinated. Educated community & distributed colorectal cancer testing kits. 50 kits returned to the lab

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1983.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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