Spirit Of The Lord International Mission

The information for Spirit Of The Lord International Mission is as of the organization's most recent filing in December '21. This organization is located in El Paso, TX. It has been in existence for 32 years, following its founding in 1989.

Organization Classification

The IRS classifies organizations according to the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system. The NTEE system helps the IRS assign a 3-character code to each organization to describe the organization's activities.

The Spirit Of The Lord International Mission's NTEE code is X20. The "X" tells us that the organization is classified as Religion-Related. The "20" tells us that the organization falls under the specific classification of Christianity. According to the NTEE description, this means that the organization provides opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or other devotional activities based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. The organization's mission is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Program Areas

Within the general fund, our organization provides for the basic needs of very poor families, especially women and children. We offer Bible studies for 50 families and continue to provide medical help for COVID victims, including covering the costs of three operations. Additionally, we support various medical needs such as births and infant care, and provide food, clothing, shoes, medicine, and shelter for numerous families as well as abandoned and elderly women. Our mission also fully supports some children from the poorest families. We allocate funds for housing and taxes, maintain a dental program for adults and children, and cover school fees for several children and two college students. Furthermore, we maintain a fleet of four cars to transport food and goods, and have replaced 15 roofs, built one house, and repaired five. We also ensure that many families have access to cooling and heating, and provide financial assistance for funeral services for COVID victims. Lastly, we have provided Bibles for all the families we serve.

Board Governance

Spirit Of The Lord International Mission appears to be well-governed based on the information provided. The organization has a small board of three voting members, all of whom are independent. This ensures that the decision-making process is unbiased and free from potential conflicts of interest. Additionally, the fact that potential conflicts of interest do not exist further strengthens the organization's governance. The organization demonstrates transparency and accountability by documenting both board and committee meetings. This practice ensures that important discussions and decisions are recorded for reference and review. However, it is worth noting that the organization does not have a conflict of interest policy or require disclosure of conflicts. While this may be a potential area for improvement, the absence of conflicts of interest and the small size of the board may mitigate this risk. Furthermore, Spirit Of The Lord International Mission does not delegate management to an outside firm, indicating that the board retains direct control over the organization's operations. However, the organization lacks several important policies, such as a written whistleblower policy, document retention policy, and substantiation and review of leadership and officer salaries. These policies are crucial for ensuring accountability, transparency, and ethical practices within the organization. Overall, while Spirit Of The Lord International Mission demonstrates some positive governance practices, there are areas where improvements can be made to further enhance transparency, accountability, and ethical standards.

Organization Growth

The Spirit Of The Lord International Mission nonprofit organization has experienced mixed growth over the given time period. While contributions and grants received decreased from $158.1K in 2015 to $153.1K in 2021, investment income increased from $262 in 2015 to $1.9K in 2021. Total revenue also decreased from $158.4K in 2015 to $154.9K in 2021. On the other hand, grants paid increased from $9.0K in 2015 to $9.4K in 2021. Employee salaries remained the same at $20.0K over the time period. However, the total expenses of the organization increased from $126.4K in 2015 to $147.7K in 2021. Overall, while some areas of the organization have shown growth, others have experienced a decline or remained stagnant.