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Embrace Relief Foundation Inc

EIN 26-2393075 · Fairfield, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Delivering research-based, sustainable solutions to achieve immediate and lasting improvements in situations of humanitarian emergency and improving the quality of life of individuals and communities enduring chronic hardships.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
14
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$111,378, ceo

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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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. $1.3 million spent. International Relief ActivitiesThe Organization's mission has been to deliver research-based, sustainable support for vulnerable communities internationally as well as locally. In 2025, as part of its Hunger Relief sub-activity, 588,000 people received food packages, meat packages, or hot meals. Through the international hunger relief program, an additional 316,000 people in 22 countries received food or meat packages.
  2. $602,626 spent. Clean WaterTo date, we have constructed or rebuilt (through our Fountains of Hope project) more than 900 water wells serving over 950,000 people. Each of our wells represents hundreds of people waking up each day knowing their next drink of water will be safe from deadly bacteria. In 2025, 99 new wells were constructed and 41 wells were rebuilt. As part of the program, the Organization also held its fourth annual "How Far Can You Walk" 5K Walkathon to raise awareness and support.
  3. $481,782 spent. Refugee ReliefOver the past several years, the Organization has continued to provide refugees with their basic necessities, translators to help their arrival go smoothly, and pro-bono lawyers to assist with the asylum-seeking process and any legal troubles they might face. Further, Embrace Relief has been working with local and national organizations in the U.S. to help acclimate incoming refugees and to assist recently arrived families with guidance and material support. In 2025, the Organization's programs supported 231 displaced refugee families in Lebanon and Greece by providing essential necessities, including housing, medicine, food, and clothing.
  4. $1.2 million spent. The Organization's other programs and activities included various humanitarian aid projects focusing on areas both in the U.S. and internationally Disaster Relief, Women Empowerment, Children's Relief, Education, and Health Support.

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 February 2011.

    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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