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Missionary Gospel Fellowship

EIN 94-1549252 · Turlock, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE MISSIONARY GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP SHALL BE TO EVANGELIZE AND DISCIPLE ACCORDING TO THE COMMAND OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, PEOPLE GROUPS IN OR NEAR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WHO ARE UNREACHED WITH THE GOSPEL.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
53
Volunteers
154

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 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, 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)
  1. $844,746 spent. CHURCH PLANTING AND DEVELOPMENT:1 LOCATION IN BRITISH COLOMBIA, CANADA, 1 IN ARIZONA, 7 IN CALIFORNIA, 1 IN IDAHO, 1 IN MONTANA, 1 IN OKLAHOMA, 3 IN MEXICO, PRODUCE DISCIPLES IN THE MOST BASIC WAY. THERE ARE ABOUT 1300 IN ATTENDANCE IN THE MEETINGS OF THESE FELLOWSHIPS EACH WEEK. THIS AREA OF MGFS MISSION ENTERPRISE INCLUDED 31,353 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER EFFORT.
  2. $639,219 spent. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR CHRISTIAN LEADERS:THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE PRESENTING SEMINARS, PASTORAL AND MISSIONARY WORKSHOPS, AND TRAINING AND ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGH DIRECT DISCIPLESHIP AND MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS. THIS AREA OF MGFS MISSION ENTERPRISE INCLUDED 37,187 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER EFFORT.
  3. $479,279 spent. INSTITUTIONAL OUTREACH:DIRECT AND CORRESPONDENCE BIBLE TRAINING COURSES TO INMATES, JAIL EVANGELISM, SOCIAL SERVICES, NURSING HOMES, AND ORPHANAGE MINISTRIES EXTEND THE HANDS OF JESUS CHRIST TO THOSE WHO ARE SEPARATED FROM SOCIETY BY LEGAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND RELATIONAL BARRIERS. THIS AREA OF MGFS MISSION ENTERPRISE INCLUDED 18,220 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER EFFORT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 November 6, 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 1946.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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