Reaching U a Foundation for Uruguay
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF REACHING U IS TO PROMOTE INITIATIVES AND STRENGTHEN ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFFER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES SO THAT ALL URUGUAYANS LIVING IN POVERTY CAN DEVELOP THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $1.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 73%
- Reserves
- 21.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 70
- Highest pay
- $77,475, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 21.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1573% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2519 of 19 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
- $390,141 spent. Principal and Teaching Training: The permanent and continuous training of education professionals is essential to ensure effective and innovative educational practices that result in quality learning for students. In times when changes are constant, the importance of strengthening the skills and abilities of teachers is a crucial aspect to increase the professionalization of the teaching career.
- $261,543 spent. Others: Inclusion and diversity: Promoting access to and permanence within the education system, as well as enhancing learning for those students who are at greater risk of school exclusion. Language: These programs seek to develop the reading and writing skills of children and adolescents, with the aim of improving learning.
- $105,295 spent. STEAM: Programs under this strategic area seek to boost the interest of children and adolescents in these disciplines, through the development of essential skills for the XXI century such as problem solving, creativity and critical thinking
- $72,583 spent. Better Learning: The purpose of tutoring programs is the accompaniment and personalized guidance of students in their learning process, with the aim of ensuring permanence in the formal education system.
- $60,863 spent. Early childhood: This stage is configured as a critical period in the integral development of the human being; paying sensitive and multidimensional attention is crucial to guarantee the current and future well-being. The programs of this strategic area aim to strengthen the experience of children in this crucial stage.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2003.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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