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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: August 2024 Expires: August 2025

Matthew 25 Inc

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

413 E Jefferson Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN, 46802-3201

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

Matthew 25 Inc meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:

Year, State Incorporated:
1980, IN

Matthew 25 Health and Care is a gospel-inspired healthcare center that provides high-quality medical, dental, vision, and mental health services at no charge to low-income, uninsured adults in Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio. We are supported solely by donations, grants, and foundations. Inspired by the Bible verses for which we are named, we offer hope to the most vulnerable in our community—treating them with compassion and dignity, regardless of background or beliefs.

For the year ended September 30, 2023, Matthew 25 Inc's program expenses were:

Programs $7,907,748
Total Program Expenses $7,907,748

Chief Executive
Michelle Creager, CEO

Compensation*
$149,537

Chair of the Board
Wil Smith, Community Volunteer

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
18

Paid Staff Size
32

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

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 2.31%

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 Matthew 25 Inc's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contributions of Nonfinancial Assets $5,380,976
Contributions $2,289,863
Gain On Investments and Beneficial Interest $420,089
Investment Income $128,629
Voluntary Co-Pays and Donations $51,270
Dental Appliance Fees $36,708
Special Events $2,621
Loss on Disposal of Fixed Assets $-6,888
Total Income $8,303,268

Programs: 94% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 3%

Total Income $8,303,268
Total expenses: $8,374,373
  Program expenses $7,907,748
  Fundraising expenses $178,395
  Administrative expenses $288,230
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-71,105
Beginning Net Assets $8,056,111
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $7,985,006
Total Liabilities $346,927
Total Assets $8,331,933

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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Northern Indiana