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Sharing Foundation

EIN 01-0518534 · Concord, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SHARING FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP MEET THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND MEDICAL NEEDS OF ORPHANED AND SERIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN CAMBODIA. THE GOAL IS TO PREVENT SOME OF THE PROBLEMS OF POVERTY BY DEVELOPING, IN CONSULTATION WITH CAMBODIAN COMMUNITY LEADERS, PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$773,565
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 66%
Employees
2
Volunteers
75

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $417,911 spent. THE ROTEANG CHILDREN'S CENTER REPRESENTS A NEW STANDARD OF HYGIENE, MEDICAL SERVICES, NUTRITION, AND COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR CHILDREN OF CAMBODIA. ORPHANS ARE ADMITTED WITHOUT REGARD FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS OR CONGENITAL ABNORMALITIES. THE ORPHANAGE IS HOME TO 66 CHILDREN AND TEENS, NEARLY ALL OF WHOM WILL REMAIN IN THE ORGANIZATION'S CARE INDEFINITELY. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A MONTESSORI-MODELED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM ONSITE, SERVING OVER 40 CHILDREN, SIX DAYS A WEEK. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES GENERAL SUPPORT FOR MORE THAN 500 CHILDREN WHO ATTEND THE ROTEANG VILLAGE PUBLIC SCHOOL BY DONATING SUPPLIES AND UNIFORMS FOR NEEDY STUDENTS. THE ORGANIZATION BUILT A PLAYGROUND, CLASSROOMS AND LIBRARY FOR THE SCHOOL.
  2. $158,261 spent. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A HIGH SCHOOL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM, A UNIVERSITY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM, AND AN ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL. THE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM MAKES ATTENDANCE WITH QUALITY SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION POSSIBLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 40 STUDENTS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING UNIFORMS AND SUPPLIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SPONSORS UNIVERSITY EDUCATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 35 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WHO PASS THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EXAMS. THE ORGANIZATION RENTS DORMITORY SPACE IN PHNOM PENH FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND PROVIDES TUITION, ROOM, BOARD, FURNISHINGS, BOOKS, BICYCLES AND UNIFORMS. THE ORGANIZATION RUNS AN ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM AT ROTEANG VILLAGE SCHOOL WHICH SERVES APPROXIMATELY 425 STUDENTS. THE ORGANIZATION HIRES AND PAYS THE ENGLISH TEACHERS WHO ARE UNIVERSITY GRADUATES, AND PROVIDES GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE ROTEANG VILLAGE SCHOOL. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AT A NEARBY VILLAGE.
  3. $36,318 spent. THE POOREST FAMILIES OF ROTEANG VILLAGE ARE SERVED BY THE FARM PROJECT. THE ORGANIZATION LEASES TEN ACRES OF LAND AND PROVIDES SEEDS, TOOLS, AND IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT TO INDIGENT FARMERS WHO GROW THEIR OWN VEGETABLES. THE SURPLUS IS SOLD, PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH HOME IMPROVEMENT CREDITS THAT CAN BE EXCHANGED FOR ROOFS, TOILETS, AND WATER COLLECTION TANKS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE KHMER LITERACY SCHOOL (HEAD START) ON THE FARMLAND FOR 138 CHILDREN OF ILLITERATE FARMERS.
  4. SUPPORT OF THE SEWING SCHOOL, A FOUR MONTH COURSE THAT TEACHES YOUNG WOMEN SKILLS TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES; THE COMPUTER SCHOOL OFFERS CLASSES USING DONATED COMPUTERS TO TEACH BASIC COMPUTER LITERACY; SUPPORT FOR THE KAMPONG SPEU ORPHANAGE, A POOR GOVERNMENT ORPHANAGE NEAR PHNOM PENH, INCLUDING UNIFORMS, NANNIES, SUPPLIES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO SCHOOL FACILITIES; IMMUNIZATION OF ALL CHILDREN IN THE ROTEANG VILLAGE; DONATION OF FILTERED RAINWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS FOR VILLAGERS AND SCHOOLS ALONG THE MEKONG RIVER; INCOUNTRY AND OUT OF COUNTRY ADMINISTRATION AND RELATED EXPENSES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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