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Ecom Foundation for Development of Origin Resources

EIN 01-0775179 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair58 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOUNDED IN 2006, THE ECOM FOUNDATION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ORIGIN RESOURCES IS A 501(C)(3) CHARITY SET UP TO SUPPORT THE GLOBAL SOFT COMMODITY FARMING COMMUNITIES FROM A SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH PERSPECTIVE. THE ECOM FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A SUSTAINABLE RELATIONSHIP TO ENSURE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL WELLBEING OF RURAL GROWERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN UNDERDEVELOPED COUNTRIES.

Income
$341,235
Spending
$207,901
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
21.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$16,642, board member

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 57% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (4)
  1. $65,800 spent. SATELLITE SCHOOLS OPENED IN VERY LOW-RESOURCE, RURAL AREAS WITH THE PURPOSE OF SERVING CHILDREN AND ADULTS. STUDENT CURRICULUM AND SUSTAINABLE FARMING TECHNIQUES FOR FARMERS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH ONLINE STUDIES VIA SATELLITE TRANSMISSION FOR THE AREAS LISTED BELOW:$27,064 - EL SALVADOR $4,236 - LAS ESCALERAS, NICARAGUA$34,500 - CHIAPAS, MEXICO
  2. $45,000 spent. EDUCATE! SCHOOL SOLUTION MODEL PROGRAM IN UGANDA - THIS PROGRAM IS INFLUENCING 30,000 YOUTH THROUGH THEIR PROVEN SCHOOL MODEL AND SCALING THEIR RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL (RCT) BACKED EDUCATION SYSTEM SOLUTION IN ORDER TO REACH A PROJECTED 158,000 YOUTH PER YEAR IN RWANDA. THIS PROJECT IS IN THE PATH TO REACH FULL NATIONAL SCALE BY 2025. THIS PROJECT IS ALSO VALIDATING AND SCALING A NEW BOOT CAMP MODEL FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH.
  3. $50,959 spent. BASIC NEEDS - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH FOR SMALL HOLDER COFFEE FARMERS IN BUNGOMA, KENYA AND GROUPS COCOA FARM GHANA - THE PROGRAM INVOLVES A FAMILY-LEVEL SCREENING TOOL AND PROVIDES CARE THROUGH COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. ITS MAIN FOCUSES ARE PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISORDERS AND EPILEPSY, COFFEE SOCIETIES AS COMMUNITY ENTRY POINTS, YOUTH AND WOMEN GROUPS, PRIMARY HEALTH WORKERS, AND FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. $27,959 - BASIC NEEDS - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH FOR SMALL HOLDER COFFEE FARMERS$23,000 - BASIC NEEDS - GROUPS COCOA FARM - GHANA
  4. $23,500 spent. $13,500 - GROUNDS FOR HEALTH - KENYA- PROJECT/GOAL: THE SINGLE VISIT APPROACH PROJECT IN PERU - GROUNDS FOR HEALTH'S SIMPLE AND SUSTAINABLE "SINGLE VISIT APPROACH" HELPS PREVENT CERVICAL CANCER IN LOW-RESOURCE COFFEE-GROWING AREAS. THE SINGLE VISIT APPROACH, WHICH WAS PIONEERED THROUGH FUNDING BY THE GATES FOUNDATION, ALLOWS LOCAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO SCREEN AND TREAT WOMEN FOR CERVICAL CANCER IN A SINGLE DAY. THE ECOM FOUNDATION FUNDS TRAINING, NEW FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT.$10,000 - HOA TRUNG NURSERY SCHOOL IN VIETNAM - THE MAIN GOALS FOR THIS PROJECT IS TO IMPROVE THE SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CHILDREN OF COFFEE FARMERS IN DI LINH DISTRICT, LAM DONG PROVINCE. ALSO, TO BUILD AND FURNISH A NEW NURSERY SCHOOL IN HOA TRUNG TO SERVICE 240 CHILDREN.

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

  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 December 2024.

    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 June 2006.

    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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