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Medical Ambassadors International

EIN 94-2691184 · Salida, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WALKING WITH VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES TO RESTORE HEALTH, LIVELIHOODS, RELATIONSHIPS, AND HOPE THROUGH FAITH-CENTERED, LOCALLY OWNED SOLUTIONS.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
22
Volunteers
16,200
Highest pay
$146,274, president

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: 69 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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 (international, $1m to $10m).

  • 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.

  • 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 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 (1)
  1. $2.3 million spent. IN 2024, MEDICAL AMBASSADORS INTERNATIONAL (MAI) STRENGTHENED ITS GLOBAL IMPACT BY EQUIPPING LOCAL LEADERS, CHURCH NETWORKS, AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT SUSTAINABLE, FAITH-CENTERED DEVELOPMENT IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. THROUGH PRACTICAL TRAINING, COACHING, AND TOOLS, COMMUNITIES IN MORE THAN 70 COUNTRIES ADDRESSED CRITICAL CHALLENGES SUCH AS DISEASE PREVENTION, ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER, ECONOMIC LIVELIHOODS, TRAUMA HEALING, AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH.MAI-SUPPORTED INITIATIVES CONTRIBUTED TO TRANSFORMATION IN OVER 3,000 COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE, ENGAGING MORE THAN 16,200 VOLUNTEERS SERVING AS FACILITATORS, TRAINERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND LOCAL PROJECT LEADERS.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)SIGNIFICANT REGIONAL GROWTH OCCURRED IN SOUTHEAST ASIA, THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA (MENA), SOUTH AMERICA, AND THE CARIBBEAN, ALONGSIDE CONTINUED DEEPENING OF WORK IN LONG-STANDING REGIONS SUCH AS EAST, WEST, AND CENTRAL AFRICA. KEY HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2024 INCLUDE:-LAUNCH OF NEW COMMUNITY PROGRAMS IN CAMBODIA, TUNISIA, ARGENTINA, AND COASTAL KENYA;-TRAUMA HEALING INITIATIVES IN UGANDA AND THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO;-EXPANSION OF SELF-HELP GROUPS AND MICROENTERPRISE EFFORTS IN PAKISTAN, LIBERIA, AND VENEZUELA;-INTEGRATION OF WHOLISTIC DISCIPLESHIP AND HEALTH EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND RURAL COMMUNITY NETWORKS.STRATEGIC EXPANSION WAS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH NEW FUNDING FROM MAI'S ONGOING CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND CAREFUL YEAR-END FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP. MAI ALSO STRENGTHENED ITS OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE BY UPGRADING FINANCIAL AND CRM SYSTEMS, IMPROVING EFFICIENCY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND DONOR ENGAGEMENT. IN ADDITION, MAI SUPPORTED RELIEF AND HUMANITARIAN RESPONSES WORLDWIDE, INCLUDING TRAUMA HEALING, ANTI-TRAFFICKING INITIATIVES, AND DIRECT AID TO COMMUNITIES IN CRISIS.THROUGH ALL OF THESE EFFORTS, MAI REMAINED FOCUSED ON ITS MISSION: TO EMPOWER PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES TO THRIVE WITH DIGNITY, PURPOSE, AND HOPE THROUGH CHRIST MULTIPLYING SUSTAINABLE, LOCALLY OWNED CHANGE ROOTED IN FAITH AND WHOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT. WITH THIS STRONG FOUNDATION, MAI LOOKS TO THE FUTURE WITH CONFIDENCE AND ANTICIPATION, READY TO CONTINUE ADVANCING TRANSFORMATION AND HOPE IN COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE.

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 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? 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 October 1981.

    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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