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Russian Orphan Opportunity Fund

EIN 13-3925089 · Racine, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN RUSSIAN ORPHANAGES, AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAVE GROWN UP IN RUSSIAN ORPHANAGES, AIMING TO ERADICATE PREJUDICES AGAINST THEM, PROVIDING A COMMUNITY LIVING CONTEXT FOR ORPHANAGE GRADUATES TO HELP THEM INTEGRATE INTO AND ADD TO SOCIETY.

Income
$31,353
Spending
$32,632
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
49.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 52%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $29,000 spent. ROOF'S LARGEST PROJECT IS BE THE PSKOV POST-ORPHANAGE EDUCATION CENTRE IN THE CITY OF PSKOV (THE FR PAVEL ADELGEIM CENTRE FOR POST-ORPHANAGE SUPPORT). IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING BASIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES, OUR CENTRE ALSO HELPS ORPHANAGE GRADUATES WITH QUESTIONS OF OBTAINING HOUSING, KEEPING NECESSARY PERSONAL DOCUMENTS UP-TO-DATE, AND FINDING AND MAINTAINING JOBS. THE CENTRE ALSO SERVES THE EQUALLY IMPORTANT GOAL OF PROVIDING A "FAMILY AND SUPPORT GROUP FOR THESE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO FIND THEMSELVES ALONE IN THE CITY AT THE AGE OF 16+, AFTER GROWING UP IN RURAL ORPHANAGES. OUR PROGRAMS HAVE SERVED ORPHANAGE GRADUATES IN THE PSKOV AREA. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, ROOF PROVIDES A GREAT DEAL OF LEGAL AID, HELPING ORPHANAGE LEAVERS TO SECURE HOUSING; DESPITE BEING GUARANTEED A RIGHT TO HOUSING UPON LEAVING THE ORPHANAGE, VERY FEW OF THESE YOUNG ADULTS MANAGE TO ENACT THEIR RIGHTS WITHOUT ONE OR MORE FORMAL COURT CASES. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH MUNICIPAL AND REGIONAL SOCIAL SERVICES PERSONNEL, SO AS TO BEST SERVE OUR TARGET GROUP. OUR MAIN EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS WERE IN BASIC LIFE SKILLS (BUDGETING, COOKING, PAYING BILLS, ETC.), AND COGNITIVE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. MOST OF THIS WORK IS ONE-ON-ONE OR IN SMALL GROUPS.

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 April 1997.

    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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