Mission to Children Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Mission to Children feeds evangelizes and disciples at-risk children around the world.
- Income
- $253,018
- Spending
- $561,436
- Spent on programs
- 63%
- Reserves
- 11 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 92%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 1
- Highest pay
- $131,082, dir corp pres
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 12% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 122% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 41% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1563% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 47 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (2)
- $280,533 spent. Mission to Children MTC works with international Christian partners to provide humanitarian and educational services to children living in under resourced communities in developing countries. The organization supports local partners by funding community based outreach activities that provide meals and age appropriate educational instruction along with training resources designed to support childrens physical emotional and spiritual development. MTC primarily serves children who face food insecurity family instability and limited access to supportive community resources. The organization focuses on collaborative outreach programs implemented by local partners recognizing that long term effectiveness depends on local leadership and community involvement. MTC carries out its work through its FEED Find-Equip-Evangelize-Disciple framework which emphasizes cooperation among partner organizations to efficiently deliver services to children in under-resourced and distressed communities. The framework is designed to align resources training and outreach activities while avoiding duplication of services. Using this framework MTC has partnered with 1for50 and Thirdmill to connect front-line Christians with training and educational curriculum for childrens ministry leaders. MTC refers potential field partners to partner resources and supports outreach activities that apply this training in local communities. These activities include meal distribution educational instruction and connections between children and local churches. Plans for program expansion include identifying regional leadership to oversee field coordination and community or medical centers in various locations of need. East Africa Program Results In Uganda MTC supported 20 outreach activities that provided meals and educational instruction to 13,088 children. Program reports recorded 3,396 professions of faith in Jesus Christ and follow up indicated continued participation by children in local educational and community programs. In Malawi MTC supported monthly feeding and educational activities serving approximately 1,400-3,000 children at 61 childcare centers in the Mangochi region through a local field partner. During the same fiscal year additional outreach events reached 16,900 children and youth with implementation supported by partner organizations and community volunteers. In Kenya and Burundi MTC began collaborative outreach activities with its partner 1for50. Through three outreach events 1,898 children received meals and educational instruction accompanied by training for local childrens ministry workers. Other Educational Resources MTC also developed a Thankfulness Guide a Bible-centered educational resource designed to support leadership development and program continuity among partner organizations. The gospel-centered guide is used as part of training and mentoring efforts for future leaders in childrens programs.
- $74,282 spent. PUBLICATIONS - Mission to Childrens newsletter communicates ministry and field updates stories of orphaned and vulnerable children helped through our charity and Biblical encouragement for the reader. This publication provides content that is Christ-centered and gospel-driven. Our goal is to both edify the Christian reader encourage the Christian reader to pray for the advancement of the gospel among children and educate the Christian reader about the ongoing work of this ministry. This publication is available both in print and through e-mail subscription at www.missiontochildren.org.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1972.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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