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Nonprofit · EIN 62-0649151

MESSIANIC MINISTRY TO ISRAEL

Tax-exempt · CHATTANOOGA, TN 37422

Financials

$369K$238K2023$150K$212K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MESSIANIC MINISTRY TO ISRAEL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$150,174$212,278-$62,104$605,401$18,666$586,735
December 31, 2023990$368,691$238,471$130,220$640,805$18,666$622,139
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$131,026
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$12,660
Net income from sales of inventory
$948
Other revenue
$6,488

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$92,783
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$63,535
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$74,126
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$9,692
Travel
$1,136
Program services (functional)
$174,525
Management and general (functional)
$27,076
Fundraising (functional)
$10,677

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$640,805
Total assets, end of year
$605,401
Total liabilities, end of year
$18,666
Net assets, end of year
$586,735
Publicly traded securities
$536,439
Gross receipts
$150,174
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1944
State of legal domicile
TN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Reginald K LisembyExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$63,535
Tony BennettDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
A Lane KeithTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Allison Cyrus-WalkerDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Diana MitchellDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Jan ConnellDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Reginald K LisembyExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$62,035
Steve BrownDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
A Lane KeithTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Marisa KiersteadDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Diana MitchellDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Jan ConnellDirector
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 22654, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37422-2654
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Reginald Lisemby, PO Box 22654, Chattanooga, TN 37422
Signed the 990
Lane Keith, Treasurer
Phone
(423) 240-6317

Mission

The mission of CMI is to give the message of hope to Israel and a message of enlightenment to Gentile Christians. The purpose is to proclaim the Gospel to the Jewish people worldwide as well as educate the Christian community about its Jewish roots and how to be more effective in their witness.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The primary mission is to witness to the Jewish people. One way the organization carries out this mission is by supporting missionaries in the field who have been trained in delivering the Gospel to the Jewish people and who have a heart and passion for the Jewish people. Therefore, a major program expense is the support of missionaries in the field. Accomplishments include the acceptance of the Gospel by many Jews and Gentiles as well.
    Expenses $92,783
  • Another mission of the organization is to educate the Gentiles about the unique and special role of the Jewish people in Christianity, the continued relevance of the Jewish people, and the heritage Christianity has in the roots of our Jewish brothers. Accomplishments include publication of a newsletter; maintenance of website, speaking engagements and celebration of the feasts of Israel in order to educate and promote the Jewish heritage and its biblical importance.
    Expenses $81,742
  • Another mission of the organization is organizing , leading, and participating in foreign mission trips. These trips support the mission of MMI by witnessing to the Jewish people through personal evangelism, encouragement to our missionaries on the field, assisting missionaries in their work, and introducing team members who travel with us to the land where God chose to put His people, the epicenter of the earth. Accomplishments include trips to the Ukraine, Israel, Argentina and other foreign and domestic locations.0

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
62-0649151
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1956
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$605,401
Income (IRS master file)
$150,174

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$150,174$212,278$605,401XML
990December 2023$368,691$238,471$640,805XML
990December 2022$171,344$229,359$497,220IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 62-0649151).

Questions about MESSIANIC MINISTRY TO ISRAEL

What is the EIN of MESSIANIC MINISTRY TO ISRAEL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MESSIANIC MINISTRY TO ISRAEL is 62-0649151.
Is MESSIANIC MINISTRY TO ISRAEL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1956.
Are donations to MESSIANIC MINISTRY TO ISRAEL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MESSIANIC MINISTRY TO ISRAEL file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MESSIANIC MINISTRY TO ISRAEL due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MESSIANIC MINISTRY TO ISRAEL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of MESSIANIC MINISTRY TO ISRAEL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Reginald Lisemby.
Who are the officers and directors of MESSIANIC MINISTRY TO ISRAEL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,535 (Reginald K Lisemby, Executive Director).
How much revenue does MESSIANIC MINISTRY TO ISRAEL have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $150,174, expenses of $212,278 and total assets of $605,401 at year end.

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