A Leg to Stand on
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FREE, HIGH-QUALITY PROSTHETIC LIMBS, ORTHOTIC DEVICES, AND APPROPRIATELY FITTED WHEELCHAIRS TO CHILDREN WITH LIMB DISABILITIES IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $1.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 65%
- Reserves
- 11.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 89%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 125
- Highest pay
- $164,939, 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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1565% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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 (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 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 (4)
- $307,717 spent. More than 106 million children live with untreated disabilities in emerging countries. 95% of these children cannot afford even rudimentary care, let alone the follow up care that is needed as they grow. Without access to mobility care, less than 10% of these children attend school. In 2024, A Leg To Stand On served 668 patients in South Asia , aged infant through 25 years, with high-quality prosthetic limbs, orthotic braces, and appropriately fitted wheelchairs. Orthopedic care included ongoing care for recurring patients and the registration and treatment of new patients. In 2024, 71% of school aged children treated under A Leg To Stand On's programs were attending school or had already graduated, as of their most recent treatment. Mobility helps provide independence, access to education, and improves quality of life for patients served and their families.
- $297,123 spent. More than 106 million children live with untreated disabilities in emerging countries. 95% of these children cannot afford even rudimentary care, let alone the follow up care that is needed as they grow. Without access to mobility care, less than 10% of these children attend school. In 2024, A Leg To Stand On served 645 patients in Southeast Asia, aged infant through 25 years, with high-quality prosthetic limbs, orthotic braces, and appropriately fitted wheelchairs. Orthopedic care included ongoing care for recurring patients and the registration and treatment of new patients. In 2024, 71% of school aged children treated under A Leg To Stand On's programs were attending school or had already graduated, as of their most recent treatment. Mobility helps provide independence, access to education, and improves quality of life for patients served and their families.
- $27,179 spent. More than 106 million children live with untreated disabilities in emerging countries. 95% of these children cannot afford even rudimentary care, let alone the follow up care that is needed as they grow. Without access to mobility care, less than 10% of these children attend school. In 2024, A Leg To Stand On served 59 patients in Africa, aged infant through 25 years, with high-quality prosthetic limbs, orthotic braces, and appropriately fitted wheelchairs. Orthopedic care included ongoing care for recurring patients and the registration and treatment of new patients. In 2024, 71% of school aged children treated under A Leg To Stand On's programs were attending school or had already graduated, as of their most recent treatment. Mobility helps provide independence, access to education, and improves quality of life for patients served and their families.
- $26,718 spent. More than 106 million children live with untreated disabilities in emerging countries. 95% of these children cannot afford even rudimentary care, let alone the follow up care that is needed as they grow. Without access to mobility care, less than 10% of these children attend school. In 2024, A Leg To Stand On served 58 patients in Southeastern Europe, aged infant through 25 years, with high-quality, appropriately fitted wheelchairs. Orthopedic care included ongoing care for recurring patients and the registration and treatment of new patients. In 2024, 71% of school aged children treated under A Leg To Stand On's programs were attending school or had already graduated, as of their most recent treatment. Mobility helps provide independence, access to education, and improves quality of life for patients served and their families.
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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2002.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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