Sol International Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Mission: Initiate and support community based programs designed to promote education and increase the quality of life in developing areas. Currently focused in Roatan Honduras.
- Income
- $231,009
- Spending
- $292,097
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 2.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 55
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
Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 33% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $108,865 spent. Program Service- Education SOLs Scholarships Program is a vital initiative aiming to provide educational opportunities for 110 at-risk youth in Roatan Honduras. The program ensures that every child in this program has the chance to receive an education fostering growth and success regardless of financial constraints. Seventy students ranging from 5 to 22 years old hailing from low-income and at risk backgrounds are granted full scholarships to attend private schools selected based on a combination of merit and financial need. Regular quarterly meetings are conducted between SOL volunteers and teachers from the six designated private schools to closely monitor the academic progress of these students offering additional support such as tutoring when required. The program emphasizes a holistic approach providing consistent support encouragement and care to scholarship recipients. Students benefit from access to tutors a psychologist and positive role models to aid in their development and realization of their full potential. Additionally 40 students receive financial assistance for school transportation and essential supplies. The expenditure of 101,715 covers tuition fees with the remaining 7,150 allocated for expenses such as uniforms supplies field trips and other miscellaneous school costs.
- $77,961 spent. Program Service- Community Center. SOL provides a safe and nurturing environment for 150 at-risk youth to engage in a variety of educational artistic and creative activities through the community center. These programs are designed to help children develop to their full potential by offering academic support counseling arts enrichment activities and nutritious meals. The center serves as a hub for positive interactions between the youth other nonprofits volunteers and community members. Daily the center welcomes 35 to 70 children who benefit from the supportive and inclusive environment that fosters improved social skills and nurtures strong relationships. By providing a space where every child feels valued and supported the center plays a vital role in showing the youth that they have a meaningful place within the community. Through a range of activities and services the program aims to empower these children to thrive and contribute positively to their surroundings. The centers approach goes beyond merely offering extracurricular activities; it is a holistic effort to create a support system for the youth addressing their academic emotional nutritional and social needs. Furthermore by engaging with volunteers community members and other nonprofits the center exposes the youth to positive role models and diverse perspectives broadening their horizons and fostering a sense of belonging and community. The staff at the center play a crucial role in the lives of the children with dedicated professionals providing individualized attention and care. Through a partnership with a Honduran NGO Centro Para El Crecimiento Comunitario SOL awarded a 45,000 grant to support the management and staffing of the center. The team includes a manager who oversees the daily operations and ensures a safe and welcoming environment two full-time tutors who offer academic support and guidance a part-time accountant and administrator who manages the financial aspects of the center and a part-time psychologist who provides much-needed counseling and emotional support to the youth. This multi-disciplinary team works together to create a comprehensive support network for the children addressing their needs from various angles and ensuring that each child receives the care and attention they require to thrive. By providing a safe and supportive space where children can learn play and grow the center is helping to shape the future of these youth and empower them to reach their full potential. The programs focus on building strong relationships fostering social skills and nurturing talent underscores its dedication to not only preparing the children for success but also instilling in them a sense of belonging and community.
- $51,099 spent. Program Service- Sports Program for 120 at risk youth in Roatan Honduras. We work with the local population to develop and fund sports programs including little league baseball a volleyball league and also soccer and track and field. Programs develop teamwork and confidence for these at risk youth. Expenses include uniforms equipment travel and court and field expenses. This year we also helped fund an international volleyball tournament to expose the youth to international competition a setting in which they thrived. This year we also began a partnership with a new organization The Roatan Baseball Academy. This organization is aiming to bring baseball to a new level on the island with an island wide league coaches and one day a new facility. We granted the Academy 9500 to help their efforts with coaches uniforms transport and logistics.
- $2,805 spent. Program Service: Continuing education with medical scholarships we support one doctoral student who attends University in Honduras who will return to the island to practice once their schooling is finished. There is no relationship to this student and any member or donor of SOL International Foundation. They will be required to serve one year of medical service on Roatan for every 2 years of scholarship. The funds donated to this student are to help with living expenses while they are away from the island at University on the mainland. Total is 2805
- $16,901 spent. Program service Community Support this program evolved out of the need for emergency funds for families in the community that we are centered. Funds are administered to the families of the youth involved in the other programs services when they need additional help due to illness death or other emergencies. This is also the program that supports other non profits on the island when they have fundraisers or events.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Conservation International Foundation (Arlington, VA), EIN 52-1497470. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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