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Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF HOME INTERNATIONAL IS TO AID THE WELFARE OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN NEED. WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR ORPHANED GIRLS AND WIDOWS IN NEED IN TWO LOCATIONS IN INDIA. WE PROVIDE FUNDS FOR EDUCATION AND TEACH LIFE SKILLS IN THE HOMES. WE MENTOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE - PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY. WE ASSIST IN THE ADPOTION PROCESS AND FINANCES. LOCALLY, WE ENCOURAGE WOMAN AND GIRLS TO HELP LESS FORTUNATE WOMEN IN THE WORLD, BOTH DOMESTICALLY AND FOREIGN AND GIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER. HOME INTERNATIONAL'S WELCOME HOME INITIATIVE PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SUPPORT TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN NEED WITHIN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, WHO ARE HELPING INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES IN FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. WE DISTRIBUTE GIFT CARDS, AT NO COST TO OUR PARTNERS, TO HELP CLIENTS ACCESS VITAL NECESSITIES SUCH AS CLOTHING, SHOES, AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. BY EASING THE BURDEN OF BASIC LIVING EXPENSES, WE EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO FOCUS ON
- Income
- $434,642
- Spending
- $453,828
- Spent on programs
- 94%
- Reserves
- -1.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 56%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 25
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 117% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1594% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no 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
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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, 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 (3)
- $310,020 spent. HOME INTERNATIONAL OPERATES ONE THRIFT STORE IN DENVER PA THAT EMPLOYS LOCAL PEOPLE AND SELLS BOTH DONATED AND PURCHASED ITEMS
- $70,425 spent. HOME INTERNATIONAL MANAGES AND SUPPORTS AGAPE LIFE LINE, AN ORPHANAGE LOCATED IN INDIA
- $47,617 spent. HOME INTERNATIONAL MANAGES AND SUPPORTS HOPE FAMILY TRUST, AN ORPHANAGE LOCATED IN INDIA
Source: Form 990 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 June 2009.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Sae International (Warrendale, PA), EIN 25-1494402. 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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