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Peruvian Partners

EIN 27-3133129 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SPRIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL ASSISTANCE TO PERUVIAN CITIZENS IN NEED, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON HOUSING, HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FAMILY STABILITY.

Income
$620,276
Spending
$539,533
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
13 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.0 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 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (5)
  1. $265,948 spent. HUTS TO HOMES IS ADMINISTERED BY PERUVIAN PARTNERS TO BUILD HOMES, REPLACING CARDBOARD/SCRAP LUMBER HOUSES WITH BRICK AND MORTAR. A HOUSE PROVIDES SECURITY, PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS, MITIGATES THE PROPAGATION OF DISEASE AND GIVES DIGNITY TO THE FAMILY. IN 2025, PERUVIAN PARTNERS HELPED OVER 30,000 INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $104,758 spent. PERUVIAN PARNTERS OVERSEES A BOYS HOME, CASA SAN JUAN, AND A GIRLS HOME, CASA DARLING, FOR YOUTH AT RISK BECAUSE OF EXTREME POVERTY, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND/OR SEXUAL ABUSE. PERUVIAN PARTNERS LEADS SMALL GROUPS, RETREATS AND SEMINARS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR MENTORS. PERUVIAN PARTNERS PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE YOUTH IN THESE RESIDENTIAL HOMES TO ATTEND VOCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND/OR FINISH HIGH SCHOOL, RECEIVE MEDICAL/DENTAL CARE, PSYCHOLOGICAL CARE AND ROOM AND BOARD. DURING 2025, PERUVIAN PARTNERS PROVIDED MAINTENANCE AND NEEDED FURNITURE FOR BOTH CASA DARLING AND CASA SAN JUAN. THIS PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 200 YOUTH.
  3. $38,504 spent. IN 2025, PERUVIAN PARTNERS HELPED FAMILIES THROUGH THEIR ADOPT-A- FAMILY PROGRAM. THIS "SPONSORSHIP" PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO HELP KEEP THE INTEGRITY OF A FAMILY IN EXTREME POVERTY INTACT. THE FAMILY RECEIVES AID IN EDUCATION, MEDICAL/DENTAL AND OTHER BASIC FAMILY NEEDS. APPROXIMATELY 1,000 FAMILIES WERE HELPED WITH THIS PROGRAM.
  4. $95,157 spent. PERUVIAN PARTNERS PROVIDES MANY RESOURCES FOR THE PEOPLE OF PERU. THEY TRAIN A TEAM OF HEALTH PROMOTERS TO TEACH THEIR COMMUNITY NUTRITION, HYGIENE, DISEASE PREVENTION, SELF CARE, FIRST AID, INFANT CARE, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, SELF-ESTEEM, PARENTING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS, ETC. A MEDICAL FUND IS ADMINISTERED TO HELP THOSE WHO LIVE IN EXTREME POVERTY WITH THEIR MEDICAL NEEDS. PERUVIAN PARTNERS HAS AN OUTREACH ENVIRONMENT FOR ELDERLY, WOMEN IN NEED AND NEEDY FAMILIES. AS PART OF THE OUTREACH, PERUVIAN PARTNERS ASSEMBLES AND PROVIDES CHRISTMAS BASKETS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES,SHOES AND UNIFORMS FOR NEEDY CHILDREN. AN ESTIMULATION TEMPRANO CENTER FOR YOUNG MOMS AND THEIR TODDLERS PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AT RICSK OR VACATION TRAINING FOR ADULTS. THE CENTER IMPROVES LIVING SITUATIONS FOR THOSE WHO LIVE IN PRECARIOUS SITUATIONS.
  5. PERUVIAN PARTNERS PROVIDES MANY RESOURCES FOR THE PEOPLE OF PERU. THEY TRAIN A TEAM OF HEALTH PROMOTERS TO TEACH THEIR COMMUNITY NUTRITION, HYGIENE, DISEASE PREVENTION, SELF CARE, FIRST AID, INFANT CARE, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, SELF-ESTEEM, PARENTING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS, ETC. A MEDICAL FUND IS ADMINISTERED TO HELP THOSE WHO LIVE IN EXTREME POVERTY WITH THEIR MEDICAL NEEDS. PERUVIAN PARTNERS HAS AN OUTREACH ENVIRONMENT FOR ELDERLY, WOMEN IN NEED AND NEEDY FAMILIES. AS PART OF THE OUTREACH, PERUVIAN PARTNERS ASSEMBLES AND PROVIDES CHRISTMAS BASKETS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES,SHOES AND UNIFORMS FOR NEEDY CHILDREN. AN ESTIMULATION TEMPRANO CENTER FOR YOUNG MOMS AND THEIR TODDLERS PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AT RICSK OR VACATION TRAINING FOR ADULTS. THE CENTER IMPROVES LIVING SITUATIONS FOR THOSE WHO LIVE IN PRECARIOUS SITUATIONS.

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 September 2010.

    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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