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Medical Educational Mission and Outreach Inc

EIN 26-2349888 · Huntingtn Bch, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of M.E.M.O. is to help underserved and underprivileged communities locally, in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and abroad,in Vietnam. Our educational mission involves raising funds for scholarships, donating school supplies, toys, and monetary aid to orphanages, and contribute to educating local communities through participation in programs. Our medical mission focuses on creating mobile medical clinics, providing medical supplies to Vietnamese hospitals, financially supporting heart surgeries for Vietnamese children with congenital heart disease, and offering free health check-ups through health fairs for uninsured individuals in Orange County and San Diego.

Income
$222,915
Spending
$156,577
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
22.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
450

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.1 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 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

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

  • 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, 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)
  1. Nhan Hoa Health Fair (September 2024): As part of our commitment to community health, MEMO participated in the 2024 Nhan Hoa Health Fair in Garden Grove, CA, where we joined efforts with Nhan Hoa Clinic to serve over 400 attendees. Our trained MEMO volunteers provided essential screenings, including blood glucose and cholesterol tests, as well as health education to support underserved communities. Through our collaboration with Nhan Hoa, we helped make these services accessible to individuals who often face barriers to healthcare. This event reflects our goal of creating a healthier community by addressing the needs of low-income and uninsured individuals in Orange County.
  2. $1,379 spent. One Community Health Fair (November 2024): The 2024 OC Health Fair by MEMO, in partnership with VPASC and other collaborators, served around 450 patients with essential medical, and dental services. Over 100 MEMO student volunteers from multiple Southern California universities (UCI, UCSD, USC, and UCLA) came together to provide care, including dental treatments for 100 patients and consultations or referrals for 55 others. This event highlighted MEMOs commitment to expanding healthcare access for underserved communities in Orange County.
  3. $143,836 spent. Medical Mission Trip to Vietnam (July 2024): MEMOs 2024 annual mission trip to Vietnam made a profound impact through various health, educational, and humanitarian initiatives. We sponsored 205 scholarships, enabling students to pursue their education, and visited three orphanages to offer donations and support. Additionally, MEMO funded 21 life-saving heart surgeries for children with congenital heart disease. In Soc Trang, our team provided three days of free medical and dental services, along with free medication, reaching over 4,000 patients. This mission exemplifies MEMOs dedication to improving health and educational access for underserved communities in Vietnam.

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

  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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  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 November 4, 2026.

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