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Resources USA Inc

EIN 22-3684041 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair53 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The organization promotes collaboration between the USA and France to encourage innovation in science technology and promote higher education and cultural exchanges.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$729,538
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
17.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
0
Volunteers
1

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.8 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 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 58% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    2 of 2 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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, 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 (4)
  1. $478,504 spent. The organization achieved increased visibility for U.S.-French cooperation through programs like American 250 and Bastille Day celebrations in New York City Washington and Boston along with the Lafayette Bicentennial Tour and Project Foch-Pershing military partnership inauguration.
  2. $24,226 spent. Resources USA Inc. has a partnership agreement with the Office for Science & Technology at the Embassy of France in the United States to promote the Start in America program for French deeptech startups. The program offers the opportunity to learn best entrepreneurial practices build technological partnerships and develop international prospects on the other side of the Atlantic. NETVA is one of the few startup support programs that offers an intensive week-long immersion in the United States complete with tailored meetings and strategic connections.
  3. $93,624 spent. Resources USA Inc. has worked with the Office of Science and Technology to help US PhD science students to do part of the research in France to promote new research and collaboration within US and French laboratory.
  4. $133,184 spent. Resources USA Inc. partnered with Sorbonne University for events at the American University to visit and meet with alumni in the USA. Resources USA Inc. promotes the WISDA Women in Science Diplomacy Agenda program for young generations to pursue Science and Diplomacy. They are also partners with the Embassy of France Office for Science and Technology for the French American Doctoral Exchange which invites around ten American doctoral students winners in a specific research field to spend a week in France. The main objectives of the program are as follows: Promote scientific exchanges between French and American doctoral students working in the same scientific field. Encourage the development of Franco-American collaborations. The other partnership is the France-Science Summit held in Washington DC. This event will showcase the depth of French-American collaborations in science and technology. Leading researchers will present innovative projects addressing major global challenges. The French Embassy in the US and Resources USA Inc. have signed a partnership agreement for multiple events including Bastille Day preparation of the D Day commenoration and promote French-American friendship and education for the young generation.

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 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 2025.

    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 May 2008.

    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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