Normally the announcement that an organization is being audited spells trouble. It means that irregularities have been spotted by someone, so that now an investigation is underway to discover the truth about the organization in question.  For most of us, the concept or thought of an IRS investigation causes concern enough to keep us up at night.

At Mission Arlington^®, however, accountability is part and parcel of our daily routine.  On the one hand, we sustain a deep conviction that every gift is provided sacrificially, and so for us, those gifts are sacred . On the other hand, in conjunction with established procedures, a long-tenured team, and our auditors, every day, we watch closely what has been entrusted to us for people in need. Monthly reports are made to a local team of people who both support and watch what we do.  We welcome and treasure this accountability.

Tillie Burgin, Executive Director, here from the Beginning, August 1st, 1986.

In addition, we voluntarily partner with charity watchdog organizations, such as the Better Business Bureau, Charity Navigator, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), and Guidestar.  We are in good standing with each of these accountability/transparency groups.   We provide an accessible and public page for you review each evaluation and we link to each of these accountability partners on every page of our website.

Finally, as with every strong and healthy non-profit we partner with a well-respected, local team of auditors who inspect our work every year.  At our monthly board meeting this Tuesday night, the report was presented from these auditors giving us a “clean bill of health” for our work through 2015.  We wanted you to know as well. You can read their report here.

Our first commitment is to Christ, which calls us to a walk of integrity and a humble dedication to accountability. Our second commitment is to you, to be the kind of organization you can trust with the sacrificial gift of what you have worked hard to earn.

In our 30th year, as our birthday nears this August, we find ourselves grateful for the privilege we have of walking this journey with you – through the years, yes, but also day-by-day. Thank you for your willingness to provide support, and to give of your time and resources here. We are grateful, and we “praise His name!” Thank you.