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Eoto

EIN 27-1814746 · Irvine, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak21 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EOTO BOTH DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY PROVIDES UNDERPRIVILEGED AND ORPHANED CHILDREN IN POVERTY-STRICKEN AREAS WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO BASIC NECESSITIES FOR HEALTH, MEDICINE, HOUSING AND EDUCATION.

Income
$214,981
Spending
$277,597
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
500

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: 21 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 100% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% 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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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 (5)
  1. $75,000 spent. CHILDREN SPONSORSHIP IN INDIA EOTO'S CHILDREN SPONSORSHIP IN INDIA ENSURES THAT OVER 50 CHILDREN HAVE THE ESSENTIALS FOR EDUCATION. WE COVER THEIR COSTS SO THEY CAN ATTEND SCHOOL INSTEAD OF BEING FORCED INTO LABOR. IT'S REWARDING TO WITNESS THEIR GROWTH AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OF SUPPORT. ----------------------------------------------- FULL MISSION STATEMENT: EOTO OFFERS FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ESSENTIAL RECOURSES TO UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN, HELPING THEM SECURE THE BASIC NECESSITIES SUCH AS HEALTH CARE, HOUSING, EDUCATION, NUTRITION, AND SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME, BOTH LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY, THROUGH GLOBAL DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS.
  2. $87,343 spent. KICK 4 KIDS EOTO MADE A SPECIAL IMPACT BY PROVIDING OVER 800 BRAND-NEW, NAME-BRAND SHOES AND SOCKS TO THE INCREDIBLE STUDENTS AT HOPE SCHOOL HOPE SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, HELPING THEM BUILD LIVES FILLED WITH PURPOSE, INDEPENDENCE, AND MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTION. AS A PUBLIC SCHOOL WITH PROGRAMS SPANNING JUNIOR HIGH, SENIOR HIGH, AND ADULT TRANSITION, HOPE IS TRULY SHAPING BRIGHT FUTURES. -------------------------------------------------------- EOTO AFRICA DONATION SCHOOL SUPPLIES, CLOTHING, SANITARY PADS, FOOD SUPPLY FOR CHILDREN IN AFRICA - ORPHAN OUTREACH
  3. $88,013 spent. BOYS AND GIRLS WINTER WISHES - CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY WE PARTNER WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB AND SALVATION ARMY IN LOS ANGELES FOR A TOY DRIVE, ADOPTING 250 CHILDREN FROM THE ANAHEIM BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB TO FULFILL THEIR WISHES. THE GIFTS FOCUSED ON EDUCATION AND SPORTS, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL AND ACTIVE TOYS. WE ALSO PROVIDED A NUTRITIOUS DINNER AND HAD SANTA DISTRIBUTE THE TOYS. SEEING THE SMILES OF THESE CHILDREN FROM UNDERSERVED AREAS, MANY LIVING IN MOTELS, MADE THE EXPERIENCE TRULY SPECIAL FOR ALL THE VOLUNTEERS. ----- BOYS AND GIRLS HOLLOWEEN CARNIVAL FOR YOUTH: CARNIVAL - PROMOTED HEALTHY FOOD AND EDUCATION, PROVIDED BACKPACKS, SHOES AND SUPPLIES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
  4. $8,818 spent. DONATIONS TO JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL, CYPRUS CA FOR THEIR SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND ALSO KENNEDY TEACHER APPRECIATION
  5. DONATIONS TO JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL, CYPRUS CA FOR THEIR SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND ALSO KENNEDY TEACHER APPRECIATION

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 October 13, 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 December 2010.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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