Missionary Connection

2659 Brookside Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46218
info@missionaryconnection.org

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised." — Luke 4:18

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Articles of Incorporation/Financial-Grants/Minutes Information as a 501 (c)(3) Not for Profit Corportation
Open to the public
Under development

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF
MISSIONARY CONNECTION, INC.

The undersigned incorporator, being a limited agent authorized to execute and file these Articles and desiring to form a corporation (the "Corporation") pursuant to the provisions of the Indiana Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1991, as amended (the "Act"), executes the following Articles of Incorporation (the "Articles").

ARTICLE 1

Identification

Section 1.01. Name. The name of this Corporation is Missionary Connection, Inc.

ARTICLE 2

Purpose and Powers

Section 2.01. Type of Corporation. This Corporation is a public benefit corporation. It is also intended that the Corporation will apply for and be recognized as an organization exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Any reference herein to a section of the Code shall also include the regulations promulgated thereunder as well as the corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax law.

Section 2.02. Primary Purposes. The purposes for which this Corporation is organized are limited as follows:

Clause (a). Charitable Purposes.

(i) To further the charitable purposes as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, including, but not limited to, assisting other charitable organizations obtain medical supplies and instruments to further the mission of such organizations to assist the poor, the distressed, and the underprivileged. To license, ordain and oversee ministers of the Gospel and to engage in activities which are necessary, suitable or convenient for the accomplishment of that purpose.

(ii) To perpetuate the above purpose in the event of dissolution by distributing any and all assets to a successor organization similarly dedicated to charitable purposes as defined by the Code.

Clause (b). Additional Purposes. In addition, the Corporation is formed for the purpose of assisting and engaging in all activities that serve charitable purposes, which are permitted by the Act. and which are permitted to be carried on by an organization exempt from federal taxation under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Code or by an organization contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Code.

Clause (c). Limitations. Nothing contained in these Articles of Incorporation shall be construed to authorize the Corporation to engage in any activities or perform any functions which are not within the definitions of charitable purposes as set forth in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code.

Section 2.03. Limitations Upon Powers. No part of the net earnings of the Corporation shall inure to the benefit of any Director or Officer of the Corporation or to any private individual, except that the Corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered by a Director, Officer or employee and to pay principal and interest at a reasonable rate not exceeding current market rates on funds loaned or advanced by a Director or Officer to the Corporation. No substantial part of the activities of the Corporation shall consist of attempting to propose, support, oppose, advocate the adoption or rejection of, or otherwise influence legislation by propaganda or otherwise, and the Corporation shall not participate in or intervene in (including the publication or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles, the Corporation shall not conduct or carry on any activities not permitted to be conducted or carried on by an organization exempt from Federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code or by an organization contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Code.

ARTICLE 3

Registered Office and Registered Agent

Section 3.01. Registered Office. The street address of the registered office of the Corporation is 2659 Brookside Ave., Indiananpolis, Indiana 46218.

Section 3.02. Registered Agent. The name of the registered agent of the Corporation at the registered office is Becki Jenkins.

ARTICLE 4

Incorporator

Section 4.01. Name and Address of Incorporator. The name and address of the incorporator are Becki Jenkins, 2659 Brookside Ave., Indianapolis, Indiana 46218.

ARTICLE 5

Members

Section 5.01. Membership. The Corporation shall not have members.

ARTICLE 6

Directors

Section 6.01. Number of Directors. The Board of Directors is composed of three (3) persons. The number of directors may be changed from time to time by the Bylaws of the Corporation to any number allowed under the Act. In the absence of a Bylaw fixing the number of directors, the number shall be three (3).

Section 6.02. Names and Addresses of Directors. The names and addresses of the initial Board of Directors of the Corporation are:

Pastor Becki Jenkins Director of Missionary Connection: 2659 Brookside Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46218

Rev. Anthony Stone Director of Search and Rescue ministry of Missionary Connection, 4020 Eisenhower, Indianapolis, Indiana 46254

Minister Pauline Stone, 4020 Eisenhower, Indianapolis, Indiana 46254

Minister Deborah Patterson, 12597 East 131st, Fishers, Indiana 46037

ARTICLE 7

Provisions for Regulation of Business and Conduct of Affairs of the Corporation

Section 7.01. Management of Corporation. The affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

Section 7.02. Code of Bylaws. The Board of Directors of the Corporation shall have the power to make, alter, amend or repeal the Code of Bylaws of the Corporation.

Section 7.03. Limitation on Powers of Board of Directors. Notwithstanding any contrary provisions in these Articles, the Board of Directors shall not have the power or authority to take or authorize any action which shall deprive the Corporation of its status as an exempt organization under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Code or by an organization contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Code.

Section 7.04. Amendment of Articles of Incorporation. The Corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or repeal any provisions contained in the Articles, or in any amendment hereto, in any manner now or hereafter prescribed or permitted by the Act or any amendment thereto; provided, however, that such power of amendment shall not authorize any amendment which would have the effect of disqualifying this Corporation as an exempt organization under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Code or by an organization contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Code.

ARTICLE 8

Dissolution

Section 8.01. Dissolution. In the event of dissolution of the Corporation, assets remaining after payment of all debts of the Corporation shall be transferred by the Board of Directors to the United States, the State of Indiana, exclusively for public purposes, the municipality in which the registered office of the Corporation is located, any instrumentality or subdivision thereof, exclusively for public purposes, or to any nonprofit corporation, trust, foundation or other organization whose purposes are substantially the same as those of the Corporation and which, at the time of transfer, is an exempt organization under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Code or by an organization contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Code. Any such assets not so transferred by the Board of Directors shall be disposed of by the Circuit Court of the County in which the registered office of the Corporation is located, exclusively for such tax-exempt purposes the Court shall determine. No Director or Officer of the Corporation or any private individual, shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the assets of the Corporation on dissolution of the Corporation.

ARTICLE 9

Restrictions Applicable if the Corporation Is
Or Becomes A Private Foundation

Section 9.01. Restrictions. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Articles to the contrary, in the event and if for any reason the Corporation should fail to qualify as a "public foundation" and is classified as a "private foundation" as that term is defined in Section 509(a) of the Code, or is classified as a private "operating foundation" as that term is defined in Section 4942(j)(3) of the Code, or to comply with Section 508(e) of the Code, and for so long as the Corporation may be deemed to be a "private foundation" or a private "operating foundation", the powers and activities of the Corporation in accomplishing the foregoing purposes shall be specifically subject to the following requirements, restrictions and limitations:

Clause (a). The Corporation shall distribute its income for each taxable year at such time and in such manner as not to become subject to the tax on undistributed income imposed by Section 4942 of the Code;

Clause (b). The Corporation shall not engage in any act of self-dealing as defined in Section 4941(d) of the Code;

Clause (c). The Corporation shall not retain any excess business holdings as defined in Section 4943(c) of the Code;

Clause (d). The Corporation shall not make any investments in such manner as to subject it to tax under Section 4944 of the Code; and

Clause (e). The Corporation shall not make any taxable expenditures as defined in Section 4945(d) of the Code.

EXECUTED this _________ day of March, 2005.

Becki Jenkins, Incorporator

FINANCIAL REPORTS

Previous Financial Reports:

(Adobe PDF format)

2009 Missionary Connection Tax Record

2006 (January through July) Financial Report

2005 Financial Report

2005 Income Tax Return

(Tax return includes first three pages. All supporting documents are available upon request.)

GRANT INFORMATION

Grant Requests are made to various Organizations; they are considered pending until funds are received and recorded. Below is an expample of such a request.

Under Construction/Pending

Missionary Connection
2659 Brookside Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46218

__________
Address information left out for privacy reasons of
Donating organization
Indianapolis, IN 46240
__________,

Thank you so much for speaking to me about __________5,000.00 grants available for local community humanitarian initiatives. As the President and Director of Missionary Connection and several satellite ministries, we formerly ask and accept invitation from ________ missions department/foundation to consider such humanitarian efforts for a grant to further the work on behalf of those that are less fortunate and in need of our care. _________________, a satellite ministry, through Missionary Connection, speaks to the needs of our cities homeless by going to them with food, clothing, the offer to drive them to shelter(s) and/or give them the opportunity for education/training, regardless of religious belief, race, creed or sex to help them get into programs that will end their homelessness and help them become, if they desire to, a viable asset to the society to which they are a part. _______________ in no way puts any demands on services that would discriminate or deter services from any one group/individual. The purpose is to provide humanitarian aide in our local cities for the express purpose of such aid. In addition, this effort is also designed to bring those that wish an opportunity to, a better way of living. We appreciate your consideration of such a grant request. Please inform us of any information required or follow up information needed to further support this growing segment of our local population.

With respect and admiration for all you do,

Becki Jenkins, President/Director

Missionary Connection Meeting Minutes

February 10, 2010

Please review all changes that have been made to the www.missionaryconnection.org website. Address, new and old ministry updates, financial information and any new fundraisers or programs will be listed on the website. Each person is responsible for routinely reviewing the website for any changes.

The website is reviewed and potential changes are made every three months. Be advised so you may routinely check the website for those changes. This does not negate our regular ministry meetings concerning weekly or monthly operations. You will still need to attend at least two of those meetings a month to stay abreast of things going on in our communities or to receive instructions on any new local/national or international community outreaches we may be doing.

Thank you all for your continued help and faithful service to those we serve.

Previous Meeting Minutes:

(Adobe PDF format)

January, 2009
February, 2008
2007
March, 2006
First Quarter, 2006
July, 2006
December, 2006
September 26, 2005
March 12, 2005



Missionary Connection 2659 Brookside Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46218 info@missionaryconnection.org "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised." — Luke 4:18 You can donate to Missionary Connection through PayPal by clicking on the button below. We appreciate your help!	Translate this page into: Articles of Incorporation/Financial-Grants/Minutes Information as a 501 (c)(3) Not for Profit Corportation Open to the public Under development ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF MISSIONARY CONNECTION, INC. The undersigned incorporator, being a limited agent authorized to execute and file these Articles and desiring to form a corporation (the "Corporation") pursuant to the provisions of the Indiana Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1991, as amended (the "Act"), executes the following Articles of Incorporation (the "Articles"). ARTICLE 1 Identification Section 1.01. Name. The name of this Corporation is Missionary Connection, Inc. ARTICLE 2 Purpose and Powers Section 2.01. Type of Corporation. This Corporation is a public benefit corporation. It is also intended that the Corporation will apply for and be recognized as an organization exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Any reference herein to a section of the Code shall also include the regulations promulgated thereunder as well as the corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax law. Section 2.02. Primary Purposes. The purposes for which this Corporation is organized are limited as follows: Clause (a). Charitable Purposes. (i) To further the charitable purposes as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, including, but not limited to, assisting other charitable organizations obtain medical supplies and instruments to further the mission of such organizations to assist the poor, the distressed, and the underprivileged. To license, ordain and oversee ministers of the Gospel and to engage in activities which are necessary, suitable or convenient for the accomplishment of that purpose. (ii) To perpetuate the above purpose in the event of dissolution by distributing any and all assets to a successor organization similarly dedicated to charitable purposes as defined by the Code. Clause (b). Additional Purposes. In addition, the Corporation is formed for the purpose of assisting and engaging in all activities that serve charitable purposes, which are permitted by the Act. and which are permitted to be carried on by an organization exempt from federal taxation under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Code or by an organization contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Code. Clause (c). Limitations. Nothing contained in these Articles of Incorporation shall be construed to authorize the Corporation to engage in any activities or perform any functions which are not within the definitions of charitable purposes as set forth in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code. Section 2.03. Limitations Upon Powers. No part of the net earnings of the Corporation shall inure to the benefit of any Director or Officer of the Corporation or to any private individual, except that the Corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered by a Director, Officer or employee and to pay principal and interest at a reasonable rate not exceeding current market rates on funds loaned or advanced by a Director or Officer to the Corporation. No substantial part of the activities of the Corporation shall consist of attempting to propose, support, oppose, advocate the adoption or rejection of, or otherwise influence legislation by propaganda or otherwise, and the Corporation shall not participate in or intervene in (including the publication or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles, the Corporation shall not conduct or carry on any activities not permitted to be conducted or carried on by an organization exempt from Federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code or by an organization contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Code. ARTICLE 3 Registered Office and Registered Agent Section 3.01. Registered Office. The street address of the registered office of the Corporation is 2659 Brookside Ave., Indiananpolis, Indiana 46218. Section 3.02. Registered Agent. The name of the registered agent of the Corporation at the registered office is Becki Jenkins. ARTICLE 4 Incorporator Section 4.01. Name and Address of Incorporator. The name and address of the incorporator are Becki Jenkins, 2659 Brookside Ave., Indianapolis, Indiana 46218. ARTICLE 5 Members Section 5.01. Membership. The Corporation shall not have members. ARTICLE 6 Directors Section 6.01. Number of Directors. The Board of Directors is composed of three (3) persons. The number of directors may be changed from time to time by the Bylaws of the Corporation to any number allowed under the Act. In the absence of a Bylaw fixing the number of directors, the number shall be three (3). Section 6.02. Names and Addresses of Directors. The names and addresses of the initial Board of Directors of the Corporation are: Pastor Becki Jenkins Director of Missionary Connection: 2659 Brookside Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46218 Rev. Anthony Stone Director of Search and Rescue ministry of Missionary Connection, 4020 Eisenhower, Indianapolis, Indiana 46254 Minister Pauline Stone, 4020 Eisenhower, Indianapolis, Indiana 46254 Minister Deborah Patterson, 12597 East 131st, Fishers, Indiana 46037 ARTICLE 7 Provisions for Regulation of Business and Conduct of Affairs of the Corporation Section 7.01. Management of Corporation. The affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by the Board of Directors of the Corporation. Section 7.02. Code of Bylaws. The Board of Directors of the Corporation shall have the power to make, alter, amend or repeal the Code of Bylaws of the Corporation. Section 7.03. Limitation on Powers of Board of Directors. Notwithstanding any contrary provisions in these Articles, the Board of Directors shall not have the power or authority to take or authorize any action which shall deprive the Corporation of its status as an exempt organization under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Code or by an organization contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Code. Section 7.04. Amendment of Articles of Incorporation. The Corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or repeal any provisions contained in the Articles, or in any amendment hereto, in any manner now or hereafter prescribed or permitted by the Act or any amendment thereto; provided, however, that such power of amendment shall not authorize any amendment which would have the effect of disqualifying this Corporation as an exempt organization under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Code or by an organization contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Code. ARTICLE 8 Dissolution Section 8.01. Dissolution. In the event of dissolution of the Corporation, assets remaining after payment of all debts of the Corporation shall be transferred by the Board of Directors to the United States, the State of Indiana, exclusively for public purposes, the municipality in which the registered office of the Corporation is located, any instrumentality or subdivision thereof, exclusively for public purposes, or to any nonprofit corporation, trust, foundation or other organization whose purposes are substantially the same as those of the Corporation and which, at the time of transfer, is an exempt organization under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Code or by an organization contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Code. Any such assets not so transferred by the Board of Directors shall be disposed of by the Circuit Court of the County in which the registered office of the Corporation is located, exclusively for such tax-exempt purposes the Court shall determine. No Director or Officer of the Corporation or any private individual, shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the assets of the Corporation on dissolution of the Corporation. ARTICLE 9 Restrictions Applicable if the Corporation Is Or Becomes A Private Foundation Section 9.01. Restrictions. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Articles to the contrary, in the event and if for any reason the Corporation should fail to qualify as a "public foundation" and is classified as a "private foundation" as that term is defined in Section 509(a) of the Code, or is classified as a private "operating foundation" as that term is defined in Section 4942(j)(3) of the Code, or to comply with Section 508(e) of the Code, and for so long as the Corporation may be deemed to be a "private foundation" or a private "operating foundation", the powers and activities of the Corporation in accomplishing the foregoing purposes shall be specifically subject to the following requirements, restrictions and limitations: Clause (a). The Corporation shall distribute its income for each taxable year at such time and in such manner as not to become subject to the tax on undistributed income imposed by Section 4942 of the Code; Clause (b). The Corporation shall not engage in any act of self-dealing as defined in Section 4941(d) of the Code; Clause (c). The Corporation shall not retain any excess business holdings as defined in Section 4943(c) of the Code; Clause (d). The Corporation shall not make any investments in such manner as to subject it to tax under Section 4944 of the Code; and Clause (e). The Corporation shall not make any taxable expenditures as defined in Section 4945(d) of the Code. EXECUTED this _________ day of March, 2005. Becki Jenkins, Incorporator FINANCIAL REPORTS Previous Financial Reports: (Adobe PDF format) 2009 Missionary Connection Tax Record 2006 (January through July) Financial Report 2005 Financial Report 2005 Income Tax Return (Tax return includes first three pages. All supporting documents are available upon request.) GRANT INFORMATION Grant Requests are made to various Organizations; they are considered pending until funds are received and recorded. Below is an expample of such a request. Under Construction/Pending Missionary Connection 2659 Brookside Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46218 __________ Address information left out for privacy reasons of Donating organization Indianapolis, IN 46240 __________, Thank you so much for speaking to me about __________5,000.00 grants available for local community humanitarian initiatives. As the President and Director of Missionary Connection and several satellite ministries, we formerly ask and accept invitation from ________ missions department/foundation to consider such humanitarian efforts for a grant to further the work on behalf of those that are less fortunate and in need of our care. _________________, a satellite ministry, through Missionary Connection, speaks to the needs of our cities homeless by going to them with food, clothing, the offer to drive them to shelter(s) and/or give them the opportunity for education/training, regardless of religious belief, race, creed or sex to help them get into programs that will end their homelessness and help them become, if they desire to, a viable asset to the society to which they are a part. _______________ in no way puts any demands on services that would discriminate or deter services from any one group/individual. The purpose is to provide humanitarian aide in our local cities for the express purpose of such aid. In addition, this effort is also designed to bring those that wish an opportunity to, a better way of living. We appreciate your consideration of such a grant request. Please inform us of any information required or follow up information needed to further support this growing segment of our local population. With respect and admiration for all you do, Becki Jenkins, President/Director Missionary Connection Meeting Minutes February 10, 2010 Please review all changes that have been made to the www.missionaryconnection.org website. Address, new and old ministry updates, financial information and any new fundraisers or programs will be listed on the website. Each person is responsible for routinely reviewing the website for any changes. The website is reviewed and potential changes are made every three months. Be advised so you may routinely check the website for those changes. This does not negate our regular ministry meetings concerning weekly or monthly operations. You will still need to attend at least two of those meetings a month to stay abreast of things going on in our communities or to receive instructions on any new local/national or international community outreaches we may be doing. Thank you all for your continued help and faithful service to those we serve. Previous Meeting Minutes: (Adobe PDF format) January, 2009 February, 2008 2007 March, 2006 First Quarter, 2006 July, 2006 December, 2006 September 26, 2005 March 12, 2005