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Outreach Inc

EIN 20-0636360 · Union, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF OUTREACH IS TO PROVIDE SAFE WATER, FOOD, MEDICAL CARE AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AND THOSE IN NEED AT HOME AND ABROAD.

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$4.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
24
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$157,419, executive chairman

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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 10 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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. $3.7 million spent. MEALS AND WATER PROGRAMS:OUTREACH WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR DONATING SEVERAL MILLION MEALS DURING 2024 WHICH WERE PACKAGED AT APPROXIMATELY 100 EVENTS LOCATED THROUGHTOUT THE UNITED STATES.
  2. EDUCATION PROGRAM TANZANIA:THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED THE OPERATION OF THE SINGIDA CHILDREN'S CENTER, MANYONI CHILDREN'S CENTER, AND THE GUNDA SECONDARY SCHOOL. THE SINGIDA AND MANYONI CHILDREN'S CENTERS SERVES OVER ONE THOUSAND MVC (MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN) AS IDENTIFIED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE PROVISION OF A MIDDAY MEAL PROGRAM FOR THOSE STUDENTS ATTENDING PUBLIC SCHOOL, UNIFORMS, TUITION, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND TUTORING. THE ORGANIZATION EMPLOYEES FOUR FULL TIME TUTORS TO ASSIST THE MVC IN ACHIEVING COMPETENCY IN BASIC SKILLS NEEDED TO COMPLETE NATIONAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS. THE GUNDA SECONDARY SCHOOL WAS ESTABLISHED BY OUTREACH IN COOPERATION WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF TANZANIA, AND THE VILLAGE OF NKUNGI IN 2005. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES SECONDARY EDUCATION TO OVER 600 FULL TIME STUDENTS. OUTREACH CONTINUES IN AN ADVISORY ROLL PRIMARILY AS THE SCHOOL WAS DESIGNED TO BE SELF-SUPPORTING AND SUSTAINABLE.
  3. $79,976 spent. MEDICAL PROGRAM TANZANIA:THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL SERVICES IN 2024 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE SERVICES OF MEDICAL OFFICER, NAOMI MADONDOLA, ARE PROVIDED TO THE ILUNDA WARD WHICH IS IN SINGIDA REGION. SERVICES INCLUDE FULL TIME OPERATION OF THE MOBILE OUTREACH PORTA DOC UNIT WHICH PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE SEVEN VILLAGES OF THE WARD. THESE SERVICES ARE PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON PRENATAL AND MATERNAL HEALTH CARE. ADDITIONALLY, OUTREACH PROVIDES MEDICAL CONSULATATION, EXAMINATIONS, MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE GUNDA SECONDARY SCHOOL STAFF AND STUDENTS. OUTREACH PROVIDES MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE STAFF AND STUDENTS AT THE SINGDA CHILDREN'S CENTER AND THE MANYONI CHILDREN'S CENTERS ON A MONTHLY OR AS NEEDED BASIS.

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 July 2004.

    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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