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Reach Out Worldwide Inc

EIN 27-3237943 · Pasadena, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceFair63 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

REACH OUT WORLDWIDE INC.'S PURPOSE IS TO FACILITATE SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE WHO ARE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
10.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
5
Volunteers
725
Highest pay
$52,414, president

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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 245% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 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 (3)
  1. $2.8 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED PHYSICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPLIES TO VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS, INCLUDING AN EXTENDED EFFORT IN RESPONSE TO THE EATON AND PALISADES FIRES IN LOS ANGELES. ROWW ORGANIZED AND FULFILLED NEARLY 12 STRAIGHT MONTHS OF DISTRIBUTION OF ESSENTIAL FIRE RECOVERY SUPPLIES TO DISPLACED FAMILIES IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION INCLUDING FURNITURE, HOME GOODS, TOOLS, PERSONAL ITEMS, AND MORE. THESE EFFORTS IMPACTED OVER 6000 FAMILIES IN 2025. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RESPONDED TO DISASTERS IN KENTUCKY, TEXAS, NORTH CAROLINA, AND JAMAICA WHERE ROWW VOLUNTEERS REPAIRED A SCHOOL, RESTORED HOMES, REMOVED DEBRIS, AND ASSISTED WITH SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION AND ADDITIONAL CLEAN UP EFFORTS.
  2. $109,507 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED PHYSICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPLIES TO VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS, INCLUDING AN EXTENDED EFFORT IN RESPONSE TO THE EATON AND PALISADES FIRES IN LOS ANGELES. ROWW ORGANIZED AND FULFILLED NEARLY 12 STRAIGHT MONTHS OF DISTRIBUTION OF ESSENTIAL FIRE RECOVERY SUPPLIES TO DISPLACED FAMILIES IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION INCLUDING FURNITURE, HOME GOODS, TOOLS, PERSONAL ITEMS, AND MORE. THESE EFFORTS IMPACTED OVER 6000 FAMILIES IN 2025. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RESPONDED TO DISASTERS IN KENTUCKY, TEXAS, NORTH CAROLINA, AND JAMAICA WHERE ROWW VOLUNTEERS REPAIRED A SCHOOL, RESTORED HOMES, REMOVED DEBRIS, AND ASSISTED WITH SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION AND ADDITIONAL CLEAN UP EFFORTS.
  3. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED PHYSICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPLIES TO VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS, INCLUDING AN EXTENDED EFFORT IN RESPONSE TO THE EATON AND PALISADES FIRES IN LOS ANGELES. ROWW ORGANIZED AND FULFILLED NEARLY 12 STRAIGHT MONTHS OF DISTRIBUTION OF ESSENTIAL FIRE RECOVERY SUPPLIES TO DISPLACED FAMILIES IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION INCLUDING FURNITURE, HOME GOODS, TOOLS, PERSONAL ITEMS, AND MORE. THESE EFFORTS IMPACTED OVER 6000 FAMILIES IN 2025. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RESPONDED TO DISASTERS IN KENTUCKY, TEXAS, NORTH CAROLINA, AND JAMAICA WHERE ROWW VOLUNTEERS REPAIRED A SCHOOL, RESTORED HOMES, REMOVED DEBRIS, AND ASSISTED WITH SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION AND ADDITIONAL CLEAN UP EFFORTS.

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 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 2025.

    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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