History
1969
Medical Group Missions (MGM) begins two-week medical projects in association with Christian Medical Society (CMS-USA) and Evangelical Medical Missionary Aid Society (EMMAS-Canada).
1984
First Permanent Center, an MGM initiative, is founded in the Dominican Republic; the Elias Santana Center.
1993
Medical Group Missions (Canada) Inc is incorporated and recognized as a registered charitable organization in Canada.
#89555 4947 RR 0001
1995 - 2014
Joint Ministry Agreement between MGM Canada (later name changed to Medical Ministry International Canada) and Medical Ministry USA operate as Medical Ministry International through a Joint Ministry Agreement. Both are independent registered charities in their respective countries and have independent Boards of Directors. Medical Ministry International is governed by an International Board of Directors.
Apostles Creed & Mission Statement adopted.
1998
Strategy affirmed to provide health care through Short Term Projects and Permanent Centers.
2014 - 2021
Medical Ministry International continues providing health care in developing countries by collaborating directly with willing international partners. Medical Ministry International programs are co-sponsored in the USA by I Care San Antonio, a 501(c)3 organization.
2019
Medical Ministry International celebrates 50 years of serving Jesus Christ by providing spiritual and compassionate health care.
A stronger brand identity is introduced which better communicates our name and represents our healing presence in the world.
2021
Launch of new Medical Ministry International US entity, a 501(c)3 entity with Tax ID 85-2197645. Medical Ministry International and Medical Ministry International US are independent registered charities in their respective countries and have independent Boards of Directors. The entities share similar ministry objectives and operate by way of License and Service Agreements.
Accountability
In our fundraising efforts, we seek to be accountable, honest, transparent, and act with the utmost of integrity in the way we raise funds and communicate with our financial supporters.
Restricted Fund Policy
Spending of funds is confined to programs and projects approved by the organization. Should a donor choose to restrict a contribution for use in a particular program or project, we will honor the restriction, with the understanding that when the need for such a program or project has been met or cannot be completed for any reason as determined by the organization, the remaining restricted contributions will be used where most needed. For contributions less than $10,000, Medical Ministry International will allocate 15% to support general ministry needs, excluding support for International Project Directors.
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Audited Financial Statements are prepared annually by BDO Canada LLP and are available upon request.