Mess Ministries Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PROVIDE CONSULTATION SERVICES TO ROSTERED MINISTERS AND LAY LEADERS WHICH ASSIST SAID PERSONS WITH OFFERING SUPPORT, COPING MECHANISMS AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, CONGREGATIONS AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS WHO ARE OVERWHELMED BY TRAGEDY.
- Income
- $16,319
- Spending
- $7,676
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 13.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Employees
- 0
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $7,132 spent. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED CONSULTATION SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, AND MINISTRY RESOURCES TO ROSTERED MINISTERS AND LAY LEADERS TO ASSIST THEM IN RESPONDING TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, CONGREGATIONS, AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS EXPERIENCING TRAGEDY, GRIEF, CRISIS, AND OTHER OVERWHELMING CIRCUMSTANCES. THE ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON EQUIPPING MINISTRY LEADERS WITH SUPPORT STRATEGIES, COPING MECHANISMS, AND ENCOURAGEMENT TECHNIQUES TO ENHANCE EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL CARE WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
- $544 spent. EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY SUPPORTED ITS MISSION OF PROVIDING CONSULTATION SERVICES TO ROSTERED MINISTERS AND LAY LEADERS WHO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, CONGREGATIONS, AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AFFECTED BY TRAGEDY AND CRISIS SITUATIONS. ACCOUNTING SERVICES ENSURED ACCURATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, STEWARDSHIP OF CHARITABLE RESOURCES, AND THE TIMELY PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL RECORDS NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN OPERATIONS AND PROGRAM DELIVERY. OFFICE EXPENSES, INCLUDING SUPPLIES, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATION SERVICES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, ENABLED STAFF AND CONSULTANTS TO COORDINATE OUTREACH EFFORTS, MAINTAIN CLIENT AND MINISTRY COMMUNICATIONS, DEVELOP SUPPORT RESOURCES, AND EFFICIENTLY DELIVER GUIDANCE, COPING STRATEGIES, AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO THOSE EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND SITUATIONAL HARDSHIPS.
- EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY SUPPORTED ITS MISSION OF PROVIDING CONSULTATION SERVICES TO ROSTERED MINISTERS AND LAY LEADERS WHO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, CONGREGATIONS, AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AFFECTED BY TRAGEDY AND CRISIS SITUATIONS. ACCOUNTING SERVICES ENSURED ACCURATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, STEWARDSHIP OF CHARITABLE RESOURCES, AND THE TIMELY PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL RECORDS NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN OPERATIONS AND PROGRAM DELIVERY. OFFICE EXPENSES, INCLUDING SUPPLIES, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATION SERVICES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, ENABLED STAFF AND CONSULTANTS TO COORDINATE OUTREACH EFFORTS, MAINTAIN CLIENT AND MINISTRY COMMUNICATIONS, DEVELOP SUPPORT RESOURCES, AND EFFICIENTLY DELIVER GUIDANCE, COPING STRATEGIES, AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO THOSE EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND SITUATIONAL HARDSHIPS.
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
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 November 6, 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 December 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 January 2025.
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 November 4, 2026.
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