Ethiopian Orphan Relief Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ETHIOPIAN ORPHAN RELIEF WORKS TO IMPROVE LIVING CONDITIONS AND LIVES OF ETHIOPIAN ORPHANS REMAINING IN ETHIOPIA BY WORKING WITH ETHIOPIAN ORPHANAGES TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES, INFRASTRUCTURE AND EXPERIENCE FOR THEIR CHILDREN.
- Income
- $1,603
- Spending
- $10,035
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- CHILDREN'S HEAVEN IS AN OUTREACH CENTER FOR AT RISK GIRLS AGED 8-18 IN ADDIS ABABA WHO HAVE LOST ONE OR BOTH PARENTS TO AIDS. BUILDING ON ITS 2009 PREPAYMENT OF FOUR YEARS RENT FOR LONG TERM HOUSING, EACH YEAR SINCE 2015 THE ORGANIZATION HAS PROVIDED FUNDING FOR A FEEDING PROGRAM THAT ENSURES RECIPIENTS RECEIVE ONE NUTRITIOUS MEAL PER DAY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES FUNDING FOR MEDICAL EXAMS AND FUNDING TO IMPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE AT RISK GIRLS. DUE TO CONTINUING LIMITATIONS IN OPERATIONS FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND COUNTRYWIDE INSTABILITY, PROGRAMS WERE SCALED BACK, WITH PLANS TO RETURN TO FULL OPERATIONS SUPPORT IN THE FUTURE.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 2024.
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 April 2008.
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 November 4, 2026.
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