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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: March 2025 Expires: March 2027

Mission Waco Mission World

Standards Not Met
Standards Not Met
6 7
(254) 753-4900
1315 North 15th Street
Waco, TX, 76707
https://missionwaco.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Mission Waco Mission World does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:

Standard 6 (Board Policy on Effectiveness)
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.

MWMW does not meet this Standard because:

  • The board of directors does not have a written policy stating that, at least every two years, an appraisal be done assessing the organization’s performance and effectiveness and determining future actions required to achieve its mission.

Standard 7 (Board Approval of Written Report on Effectiveness)
Submit to the organization's governing body, for its approval, a written report that outlines the results of the aforementioned performance and effectiveness assessment and recommendations for future actions.

MWMW does not meet this Standard because:

  • The organization has not completed an effectiveness assessment in the last two years.

Mission Waco Mission World meets the remaining 18 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to provide Christian-based, holistic, relationship-based programs that empower the poor and marginalized; to mobilize middle-class Americans to become more compassionately involved among the poor; and to seek ways to overcome the systemic issues of social injustice which oppress the poor and marginalized."

Year, State Incorporated:
1991, TX

Mission Waco Mission World (MWMW) strives to address poverty in Waco, Texas, and to eliminate poverty across the world. MWMW offers an introduction to poverty and development issues through tours, weekend simulations, and group volunteering opportunities. The organization also reports serving the local disadvantaged and marginalized, including children, youth, and adults. Adult programs include drug and alcohol recovery, residential treatment, homeless shelter, walk-in center for the homeless, free health clinic, GED classes, and job-training. Children and youth programs include job readiness/college search, after-school enrichment classes (theater, dance, art, STEM), and mentoring. The organization's retail programs provide economic development opportunities, a gathering place, and a livable wage for people of all backgrounds. The Urban Renewable Energy and Agriculture Project educates on the environmental impact to low-income communities. MWMW reports that its Mission World branch partners with organizations in Mexico, Haiti, and India to support child education, female-owned businesses, hygiene, and financial literacy.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, Mission Waco Mission World's program expenses were:

Mobilizing $721,702
Empowering $1,986,460
Economic development $1,950,306
Total Program Expenses $4,658,468

Chief Executive
John Calaway, President and Executive Director

Compensation*
$94,021

Chair of the Board
Megan Snipes

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Media Relations, Baylor Scott & White

Board Size
11

Paid Staff Size
140

*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Telemarketing, Print advertisements

Fundraising costs were 5% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $5,696,613, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Mission Waco Mission World's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Other income, net $47,642
Investment gain, net $270,216
Special events $280,329
In-kind contributions $297,080
Program revenue $435,259
Retail sales $1,110,754
Federal and other grants $1,165,027
Individual and others contributions $3,954,177
Total Income $7,560,484

Programs: 88% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 7%

Total Income $7,560,484
Total expenses: $5,290,546
  Program expenses $4,658,468
  Fundraising expenses $285,572
  Administrative expenses $346,506
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $2,269,938
Beginning Net Assets $6,863,136
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $9,133,074
Total Liabilities $386,656
Total Assets $9,519,730

Note: According to MWMW’s 2023 audited financial statement, the organization received in-kind contributions of $297,080 including medical supplies ($179,992), materials ($85,438), and professional services ($31,650).

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance