The Mission Continues
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
The Mission Continues meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"The Mission Continues is a national nonprofit organization that that empowers veterans to serve their country in new ways. The Mission Continues brings together veterans with local community organizations and volunteers on community service missions to build stronger communities. The Mission Continues has helped thousands of post 911 veterans focus their talents and energy to tackle challenges facing us right here at home. Through a unique model that provides reciprocal benefit for the veteran and the local community, veterans volunteer to help others and, through their service, build new skills that help them launch their civilian career."
Year, State Incorporated:
2007, MO
Also Known As:
Center for Citizen Leadership Mission Continues
Fellowship Program and Service Opportunities for post 911 veterans. Service opportunities for citizens of all backgrounds.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, The Mission Continues's program expenses were:
| Programs | $8,183,131 |
| Total Program Expenses | $8,183,131 |
Chair of the Board
Len Kortekaas, Community Volunteer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
11
Paid Staff Size
43
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
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 The Mission Continues's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Public Support | $17,692,420 |
| Employee Retention Credit | $775,271 |
| Other | $87,472 |
| In-Kind Goods and Services | $10,400 |
| Total Income | $18,565,563 |
Programs: 72% Fundraising: 9% Administrative: 19%
| Total Income | $18,565,563 |
| Total expenses: | $11,298,750 |
| Program expenses | $8,183,131 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,007,616 |
| Administrative expenses | $2,108,003 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $7,266,813 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $9,720,510 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $16,987,323 |
| Total Liabilities | $858,726 |
| Total Assets | $17,846,049 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois