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Health Bridges International Inc

EIN 20-3681041 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HEALTH BRIDGES INTERNATIONAL, INC. (HBI)IS DEDICATED TO A WORLDWHERE EVERY CHILD, YOUTH, AND YOUNG ADULT HAS ACCESS TO HEALTH, HOPE,HOME, & PURPOSE. WE BUILD EVIDENCE-BASED MODELS TO PROTECT VULNERABLE CHILDREN & FAMILIES.

Income
$686,086
Spending
$556,911
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$30,417, executive director & founder

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 10 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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. $195,722 spent. HBI'S CASA GIRASOLES SANOS PROVIDES FORMERLY ABANDONED BOYS (AGES 3-18) IN AREQUIPA AND CUSCO, PER, WITH SAFE HOUSING AND A STABLE HOME SETTING THAT NURTURES THEIR OVERALL WELL-BEING. THE TWO HOMES CURRENTLY SUPPORT OVER 60 BOYS, FOCUSING ON THEIR PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARING THEM FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND AUTONOMY. THE HOMES PROVIDE BASELINES FOR HBI'S COMMUNITIES OF EXCELLENCE RESEARCH STUDY, WHICH AIMS TO OFFER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING ON EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES TO NGOS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND HEALTH AND CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMS. HBI'S CASA GIRASOLES AIMS FOR BETTER LIFE OUTCOMES SUCH AS HOLISTIC HEALTH, HEIGHTENED RESILIENCE, RELEVANT LIFE SKILLS, AND STABLE HOUSING FOR FORMERLY ABANDONED BOYS IN PER. THROUGH THE HOMES, THESE BOYS ACCESS FOOD, SHELTER, PRIMARY EDUCATION, AND PERSONALIZED MEDICAL AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGED BY PHYSICIANS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND TEACHERS. THEY BUILD THEIR FOUNDATIONAL LIFE SKILLS DURING THEIR STAY, ENABLING THEM TO LEARN HOW TO SHAPE THEIR FUTURES ACTIVELY.
  2. $4,275 spent. THE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE MODEL PROVIDES THE FRAMEWORK FOR SHIFTING OUT-OF-PATENTAL CARE ENVIRONMENTS TO BETTER OUTCOMES FOR ALL CHILDREN. IT IS A TRAINING PROGRAM TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS BUILD BETTER CONNECTIONS, ENHANCE MORE SECURE ATTACHMENT, AND DEVELOP HEALING RELATIONSHIPS, PROGRAMS MUST CREATE SAFE, NURTURING EXPERIENCES FOR PROVIDERS AND CHILDREN.
  3. $9,760 spent. COMUNIDAD GIRASOLES WORKS WITH YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS TRANSITIONING OUT OF ORPHANAGES AND RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTERS, INCLUDING CASA GIRASOLES HOMES.THE COMMUNITY ENSURES CONTINUITY WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS AND PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR YOUNG ADULTS AS THEY LEARN TO BE SELF-RELIANT AND INDEPENDENT.THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO A CAREER COUNSELOR, SCHOLARSHIPS, TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT FROM A SOCIAL WORKER, AND AN EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUND TO HELP FORMER YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH MEDICAL, LEGAL, AND HOUSEHOLD CHALLENGES.
  4. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1. NEWBORN RESUSCITATION TRAINING PROGRAM (NRTP) IS AN OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON UPSKILLING NURSES, MIDWIVES, AND OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ON NEONATAL CARE THROUGH OUR "TRAIN-THE-TRAINER" MODEL, ONLINE TRAINING PLATFORM, AND CONTEXTUALIZED INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES. 2. MARIA MADRE MISSION CLINIC IS A COLLABORATION WITH THE MISSION OF ALTO CAYMA OF THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF SAINT PAUL TO HELP RESIDENTS OF ALTO CAYMA, AREQUIPA ACCESS QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE PRIMARY CARE AND SPECIALIZED MEDICAL SERVICES. 3. EQUITABLE CHANGE IN PER'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: HBI AIMS TO SUPPORT LOCAL HEALTH SYSTEMS IN PERUVIAN COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE NEWBORN RESUSCITATION TRAINING PROGRAM, WHICH FOCUSES ON UPSKILLING MIDWIVES ON NEONATAL CARE. WE ALSO CO-MANAGE THE MARIA MADRE MISSION CLINIC WITH OUR PARTNER, MISSION OF ALTO CAYMA OF THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF SAINT PAUL. THROUGH THE CLINIC, RESIDENTS OF ALTO CAYMA, AREQUIPA ACCESS QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE PRIMARY AND SPECIALIZED MEDICAL SERVICES. 4. CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT: HBI ADDRESSES THE SOCIOEMOTIONAL NEEDS OF FAMILIES CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS THROUGH THE COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT GROUP. LED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS, THE SUPPORT GROUP MEETS VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON AND SERVES AS A SAFE SPACE FOR PARTICIPANTS TO EXPRESS THEIR FEELINGS AND SHARE EXPERIENCES, INFORMATION, AND RESOURCES.

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 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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