Matthew 25: Ministries, Inc.
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Matthew 25: Ministries, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Matthew 25: Ministries provides nutritional food to the hungry, clean water to the thirsty, clothing to the naked, affordable shelter to the homeless, medical care to the ill and humanitarian supplies to those in need.
Additionally, Matthew 25: Ministries is committed to educating the public on the conditions and needs of the “least of these” and to providing resources for action.
Year, State Incorporated:
1991, OH
Also Known As:
M25M
Through the "Caring For a Needy World With the Things We Throw Away" program, Matthew 25: Ministries distributes approximately 20,000,000 pounds of clothing, medical supplies, personal care items, school supplies, food and beverages, household supplies, cleaning products, reblended paint and microenterprise supplies each year through projects targeted to specific regions and needs. Matthew 25 seeks to address the comprehensive problems of severe poverty worldwide by fostering an environment where individuals can utilize assistance to take steps toward self-sufficiency. The people Matthew 25 helps are not receiving a handout, but a helping hand. It is only when a person’s most basic needs are met that one can become self-reliant.
Matthew 25: Ministries’ programs domestically and worldwide fall into four major categories: Humanitarian Aid Distribution, Disaster Relief Services, Manufacturing and Special Programs.
In 2023, Matthew 25: Ministries SHIPPED over 1,600 truckloads of aid; DISTRIBUTED more than 33 million pounds of desperately-needed supplies; HELPED more than 40 million people worldwide.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Matthew 25: Ministries, Inc.'s program expenses were:
| Program services | $301,681,364 |
| Total Program Expenses | $301,681,364 |
Chief Executive
Tim Mettey, Chief Executive Officer
Chair of the Board
Mr. Michael Brandy Jr., Board Chairperson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Brandicorp
Board Size
14
Paid Staff Size
92
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Door-to-door solicitation, Special events, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio
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: Ministries, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Non-cash donations received | $350,946,361 |
| Contributions | $16,891,088 |
| Handling and shipping reimbursements | $1,160,969 |
| Other program income | $552,941 |
| Other income | $59,094 |
| Mission hotel revenue | $750 |
| Loss on disposal of property and equipment | $-18,000 |
| Special events, net | $-91,890 |
| Investment return, net | $-965,985 |
| Total Income | $368,535,328 |
Programs: 99% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 0%
| Total Income | $368,535,328 |
| Total expenses: | $303,852,431 |
| Program expenses | $301,681,364 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,148,895 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,022,172 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $64,682,897 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $144,507,453 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $209,190,350 |
| Total Liabilities | $3,857,384 |
| Total Assets | $213,047,734 |
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