Funding and tax exemption

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is highly rated by the American Institute of Philanthropy, a nonprofit charity watchdog organization. Mennonite Central Committee is registered as a nonprofit charitable organization in both Canada and the United States, making donations to MCC tax deductible.

Much of MCC’s support comes from a variety of generous individuals and churches. "This donation is just a drop in the bucket," one woman wrote, "but perhaps you will receive many other drops and then have enough to help." MCC is strongly supported by Mennonite, Brethren in Christ and Amish communities of faith, as well as by many churches and individuals who are not Anabaptist.

In Canada and the United States, MCC thrift shops and relief sales provide more than 23 percent of MCC’s total contributions. Volunteer-initiated events from bike rides to bake sales provide consistent ongoing financial support. Gifts in kind include donations of items such as school, relief and health kits, blankets and other material aid.

In Canada, farmers can make donations of agricultural commodities at most grain elevators through the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB). CFGB is a partnership of 15 Canadian church agencies, including MCC. Many people also make donations in cash to MCC’s account at CFGB, which is then used to buy additional food and to help pay shipping, bagging and transportation costs. Many of these shipments are funded, in part, by the Canadian government's Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

In the United States, through the Foods Resource Bank (FRB), people can donate proceeds from a crop to support agricultural projects of organizations including MCC.

For complete financial data for 2009, download our annual report.

Tax exemption status

Mennonite Central Committee is registered as a nonprofit charitable organization in both Canada and the United States, making donations to MCC tax deductible.

In Canada

Mennonite Central Committee Canada and the provincial MCCs are Canadian Registered Charities. More information about MCC's charitable status in Canada can be found at the Canadian Revenue Agency.

In the United States
Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation and is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Contributions to MCC are tax deductible. MCC is considered an "association of churches" within the meaning of section 170(b)(i)(A)(i) of the IRC and thus is exempt from filing form 990. The MCC financial records are audited by independent auditors in accordance with guidelines established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The auditor's report is available upon request.

Funding and tax exemption

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