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Heal Africa USA

EIN 20-4104936 · Round Hill, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT HEALTH, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ACTION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OF THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DOCS HEAL AFRIQUE, A CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION, IN RWANDA AND DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO AS WELL AS OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO. OUR MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED BY TRAINING LOCAL DOCTORS, HEALTH CARE WORKERS, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND MEMBERS, TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS FOR PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALING.

Income
$909,223
Spending
$897,403
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
1
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$20,000, administrative director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 148% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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. $195,215 spent. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS HEAL AFRICA PROVIDED FUNDING FOR WORK IN COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE RESIDENTS THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF SAFE HOUSES FOR WOMEN, PRENATAL CONSULTATIONS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, ADDRESSING LEGAL ISSUES IN THE TREATMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN, AND PROVIDING COMMUNITY CONSULTATION SERVICES THROUGH THE NEHEMIAH COMMITTEES.
  2. $47,850 spent. PUBLIC AWARENESS FUNDS APPLIED TO RAISE AWARENESS AND EDUCATION OF OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONTRO (DRC) AND HEAL AFRICA'S WORK IN EASTERN DRC.
  3. $586,169 spent. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOSPITAL, MEDICAL COSTS, SALARY SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING. HEAL AFRICA PROVIDED FUNDING FOR EQUIPMENT AND OPERATIONAL COSTS FOR THE HOSPITAL, FOR MONEY TOWARD PALLIATIVE CARE, HIV PREVENTION, SALARY SUPPORT FOR STAFF MEMBERS, CONSULTANTS, AND TO ASSIST IN BUILDING CAPACITY IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 2025.

    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 July 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 November 4, 2026.

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