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Manaway Evangelistic Ministries

EIN 94-3039076 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MEM exists to share Gods love and restore hope by providing faith-based support--including transitional housing education prevention programs charitable aid to individuals and families in Washington and Mississippi.

Income
$214,066
Spending
$176,427
Reserves
19.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
1
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$55,000, director

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

Good: 82 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 50% on the year before.

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

    5 of 5 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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $104,095 spent. Minister of Services: We offer a range of services to Tabernacle MB Church including teaching preaching conducting weddings child dedications funerals and one-on-one crisis intervention services for individuals and families in Seattle King County Washington.
  2. $7,621 spent. Dolly Austin Project: The facility provides transitional housing for single individuals and families. By the end of 2022 the facility supported one single African-American female and one single grandmother with two grandsons. Please note that these units do not include the resident manager.
  3. $16,568 spent. The annual LOV Retreat caters to homeless and abused women seeking acceptance and recovery regardless of their ethnic or religious backgrounds. The weekend features workshops seminars clothing giveaways life skills empowerment sessions and Dress for Success workshops for women and their families.
  4. $37,600 spent. The facility is in the process of obtaining its exemption status with the state and county. It offers housing for individuals single adults with one child who are recovering from addictions abuse domestic violence and other life challenges. Transitional services were provided in 2025.
  5. $10,543 spent. E. Hattiesburg Mission Development: The primary focus of this initiative is to acquire and renovate real estate to generate income for housing in Forrest George and Lamar counties in Mississippi. Additionally home buying workshops will be offered to assist renters and lessees in qualifying for homeownership.

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? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    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 May 1988.

    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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