Lemonade International Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We exist to stand in solidarity with Guatemalan leaders as they break the cycle of poverty, violence, and injustice through education, gang prevention, and community relief for families in the poorest neighborhoods of Guatemala City.
- Income
- $459,134
- Spending
- $451,702
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 150
- Highest pay
- $89,926, executive 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
Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 11% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 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
7 of 7Has a 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
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 (1)
- $360,194 spent. In our partnerships with Asociacion Comunitaria Alcance and other Guatemalan nonprofits, Lemonade International sustained support and operations through one-time and ongoing donations in 6 academic centers serving over 1,000 children with daily meals, mentoring, and academic formation with the goal of gang violence prevention. We distributed 4,500 vitamins to 180 children and El Carmen Center staff. Partnerships with local Guatemalan restaurants such as Little Caesars and Wendy's allowed hot, daily meals to go even farther, providing meals for 180 children as well as their families. Through a partnership with Abbott Laboratories and Asociacion Comunitaria Alcance, 216 children struggling with malnutrition at four Alcance centers received support through the PediaSure(TM) nutrition program and achieved healthy growth milestones in just six months. Thanks to a partnership with Trauma Free World and Back2Back Ministries, we were able to provide a full-time psychologist as part of our holistic care model for families and children. Support covered the construction of a small psychology clinic and was matched by in-country donations to provide office furniture. Funding allowed Lemonade and partner staff to attend the Alianza de Cristianos y Huerfanos (Alliance for Christians and Orphans) "Pure Religion" Summit with over 700 attendees from 20 countries. Latin American leaders were encouraged and challenged to care for orphans, vulnerable children, and those in need. Several staff members traveled to see best emotional health practices at academic centers in Mexico and in turn gave back by hosting in-person and virtual trainings in Guatemala, encouraging and empowering teachers, cooks, and staff. Through local businesses, Lemonade purchased and distributed school supplies and shoes to more than 200 children, investing in the local economy and allowing children to attend public school and actively participate in taking responsibility for their education. Lemonade's work expanded through new partnerships to support activities in three new neighborhoods.
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 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 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 September 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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