Summary
The Mustard Seed, Inc. ("TMS") is an interdenominational, international, evangelical Christian missions organization, established in 1948. For over fifty years faithful supporters of TMS have sown seeds of hope through the wide range of evangelistic outreach ministries the organization sponsors across Southeast Asia. These include: orphanage/children's homes, christian schools (kindergarten through high school), vocational training, medical clinics, hospitals, Bible colleges, theological institutes, churches and as needed relief efforts. All TMS missions are staffed by indigenous Christian personnel and cross-cultural missionary families. The essence of TMS is best express in the following statement by the Founder:
"Our purpose: to present Christ to all we meet, to heal disease and all manner of suffering and to love sincerely and deeply those people whose lives we are privileged to touch." (Lillian Dickson (1901-1983)
This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. It is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
Contact Information: [ Back to top ]
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 20188
Charleston, SC
29413-0188 |
| Website: | www.mustardseed.org |
| Phone: | (843) 388-9314, (800) 943-2484 |
| Email: | You need to enable javascript to see the email |
Organization Details [ Back to top ]
EIN: 952053950
| CEO/President: |
Mr. William N. Deans |
Tax Deductible: |
Yes |
| Chairman: |
Mr. Don Richardson |
Fiscal Year End: |
June 30 |
| Board Size: |
11 |
Financial info from: |
990 |
| Founder: |
Ms. Lilian Dickson |
Member of ECFA: |
Yes |
| Year Founded: |
1948 |
Member of ECFA since: |
1993 |
The Mustard Seed, Inc. ("TMS") is an interdenominational, international, evangelical Christian missions organization, established in 1948. For over fifty years faithful supporters of TMS have sown seeds of hope through the wide range of evangelistic outreach ministries the organization sponsors across Southeast Asia. These include: orphanage/children's homes, christian schools (kindergarten through high school), vocational training, medical clinics, hospitals, Bible colleges, theological institutes, churches and as needed relief efforts. All TMS missions are staffed by indigenous Christian personnel and cross-cultural missionary families. The essence of TMS is best express in the following statement by the Founder:
"Our purpose: to present Christ to all we meet, to heal disease and all manner of suffering and to love sincerely and deeply those people whose lives we are privileged to touch." (Lillian Dickson (1901-1983)
This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. It is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
TMS uses the following to express its Mission Statement:
"To present Christ as Savior to all we meet, to heal disease and all manner of suffering and to love sincerely and deeply those people whose lives we are privileged to touch.”
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Mustard Seed can trace its roots to founder Lilian Dickson's (1901-1983) work in Taiwan just after World War II.
The Mustard Seed has communicated the following needs for 2003:
The Mustard Seed needs your prayers and financial support as they undertake a major effort to provide more adequate classrooms, housing, medical and worship facilities to meet the needs of the children and adults that the Lord has placed in their path.
The day to day operations of The Mustard Seed - USA office are moving to our new location in Charleston, South Carolina. Your use of the Charleston address will be helpful in processing requests and contributions.
Research Analysis
Transparency Grade [ Back to top ]
| Transparency Grade of : B |
| Criteria category | Grade | Other Comments |
| Timeliness: | 70 | 11/18/2011 10:50:19 AM: Organization made financial information available greater than 7 ½ months. |
| Financial Information: | 100 | |
| Foundational Clarity: | | |
| Level of Cooperation: | | |
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MinistryWatch.com 5 Star Financial Efficiency Ratings [ Back to top ]
| Ranking Category | Rating | Overall Rank | Evangelism Support Sector |
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| Overall Efficiency Rating |  | 68 of 348 | 8 of 37 |
| Fund Acquisition Decision |  | 68 of 348 | 9 of 37 |
| Resource Allocation Decision | | of 348 | 34 of 37 |
| Asset Utilization Decision | | of 348 | 34 of 37 |
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