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International Organization for Adolescents Incorporated

EIN 13-4093883 · Basking Ridge, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR ADOLESCENTS, INC. IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND EXPLOITATION OF VULNERABLE ADOLESCENTS WORLDWIDE THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING AND COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS TO EMPOWER AND PROTECT YOUNG PEOPLE.

Income
$754,547
Spending
$661,348
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
5
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$199,778, president

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 3 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (3)
  1. $331,402 spent. "WESTCHESTER COUNTY ANTI-TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE" IS SUPPORTED BY GRANT NO. 15POVC-23-GK-02754-HT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF VICTIMS OF CRIME FY 2020 ENHANCED COLLABORATIVE MODEL TASK FORCE PROGRAM. THIS MULTI-AGENCY COLLABORATION AIMS TO DEVELOP, EXPAND, OR STRENGTHEN VICTIM SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, TO INCLUDE ENHANCING THE CAPACITY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO IDENTIFY VICTIMS AND PROVIDE JUSTICE FOR THOSE VICTIMS THROUGH THE INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF THEIR TRAFFICKERS. THIS PROJECT IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY ANTI-TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE WHICH WILL: 1. DIRECT HUMAN TRAFFICKING REFERRALS AND COMPLAINTS TO THE APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATIVE AGENCY WHERE REFERRALS ARE WARRANTED; 2. PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND/OR REFER CASES TO OTHER SERVICE PROVIDER MEMBERS OF THE TASK FORCE WHEN APPROPRIATE; 3. PROVIDE TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND VICTIM SERVICE AGENCIES; AND 4. IDENTIFY AND ASSIST TRAFFICKED AND EXPLOITED YOUNG PEOPLE.
  2. $155,472 spent. "BUILDING CAPACITY ON YOUTH SEX TRAFFICKING" IS SUPPORTED BY GRANT NO. 15JOVW-23-GK-05122-CY FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. THIS PROJECT AIMS TO PROVIDE TARGETED TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO OVW GRANTEES AND THEIR COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN THE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ENGAGING MEN PROGRAM TO PREVENT YOUTH SEX TRAFFICKING THROUGH IMPROVED WRAP AROUND SERVICES TO IDENTIFY, ASSIST, AND RESTORE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK OF OR WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED YOUTH SEX TRAFFICKING. PROJECT OBJECTIVES INCLUDE: 1. REDUCE THE NUMBER AND EXTENT OF GAPS IN THE RESPONSE TO YOUTH SEX TRAFFICKING. 2. INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF GRANTEES TO PREVENT YOUTH SEX TRAFFICKING. 3. INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF GRANTEES TO IDENTIFY, SERVE, AND REFER YOUTH SEX TRAFFICKING.
  3. $152,133 spent. "YOUTH MENTORING TO PREVENT THE TRAFFICKING OF GIRLS" IS SUPPORTED BY GRANT NO. 15POVC-21-GG-02836-GIRL FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF VICTIMS OF CRIME. THIS PROJECT AIMS TO PREVENT AND REDUCE VICTIMIZATION OF GIRLS THROUGHOUT WESTCHESTER COUNTY WHO ARE VULNERABLE TO SEX TRAFFICKING. THIS PROJECT FOCUSES ON GIRLS AGES 12-18 YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE INVOLVED WITH THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM AND HAVE A HISTORY OF TRAUMA, PHYSICAL AND/OR SEXUAL ABUSE, COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, AND/OR SEX TRAFFICKING. PROJECT DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: 1) SCALE UP PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR GIRLS WHO ARE AT RISK OF OR ARE VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. 2) INCREASE SUPPORT FOR GIRLS WHO ARE AT RISK OF OR ARE VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN SURVIVOR INFORMED, EVIDENCE-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM. 3) INCREASE EFFORTS TO CENTER YOUTH TYPICALLY OVERREPRESENTED AND UNDERSERVED AS VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING INCLUDING VULNERABLE YOUTH, YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES, ETC. 4) INCREASE EFFORTS TO PROVIDE TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES FOR GIRLS WHO ARE AT RISK FOR OR VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING BY EXPANDING PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS WESTCHESTER COUNTY AGENCIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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