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Three Angels Childrens Relief Incorporated

EIN 27-4472407 · Stevenson Ranch, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THREE ANGELS CHILDREN'S RELIEF IS A MINISTRY THAT SERVES ORPHANS AND AT-RISK FAMILIES IN HAITI. OUR MISSION IS TO HELP CHILDREN IN HAITI ESCAPE POVERTY SO THAT THEY MAY EXPERIENCE GOD'S LOVE, BECOME PART OF A HEALTHY HOME, AND GROW INTO WHO THEY ARE CALLED TO BE. OUR APPROACH INVOLVES SERVING BOTH ORPHANS AND AT-RISK FAMILIES WITH PROGRAMS AIMED AT SUSTAINABLE CHANGE. OUR VISION IS THAT EVERY CHILD IN HAITI WOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN A HEALTHY CHRISTIAN HOME EITHER IN HAITI OR ABROAD.

Income
$675,433
Spending
$698,469
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
2
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$31,500, mission director/board mem

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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. $635,794 spent. ANGEL HOUSE ORPHANAGE: AFTER 14 YEARS OF REOPENING, A TOTAL OF 41 CHILDREN HAVE GONE HOME, AND 10 CHILDREN ARE CURRENTLY IN OUR CARE, 2 OF WHICH HAVE MAJOR MEDICAL CHALLENGES. WE HAVE ADDED ADVANCED/CHALLENGING TOYS, BUILDING KITS, AND PUZZLES FOR THE OLDER CHILDREN IN OUR CARE, AS WELL AS ATTENDANCE AT OUR SCHOOL. SKILLED ORPHANAGE STAFF REGULARLY TUTOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN TO EMPOWER THEM TO SUCCEED AT SCHOOL. CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR STAFF HAS INCLUDED ATTACHMENT TECHNIQUES, WORKING WITH ABANDONED AND/OR TRAUMATIZED CHILDREN, SELF-CARE, HEALTH, AND STRESS MANAGEMENT. OUR RESIDENT SOCIAL WORKER KEEPS HANDS-ON STAFF UP TO DATE WITH CARE TECHNIQUES AND ADDRESSES TRAUMA AND DEVELOPMENT IN THESE CHILDREN, PROVIDING ENRICHING ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND DEXTERITY. STAFF HAS GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND DURING TIMES OF LOCAL GANG VIOLENCE, ALTERING THEIR SCHEDULES AND SACRIFICING TIME WITH THEIR OWN FAMILIES, TO PROTECT AND CARE FOR THE CHILDREN WE SERVE.
  2. THREE ANGELS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: THE SCHOOL HAS EDUCATED 318 STUDENTS FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH 9TH GRADE THIS SCHOOL YEAR. THE SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 64 STUDENTS, GRADES 7-PHILO (13TH AND FINAL YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL), INCLUDING 44 INHOUSE (GRADES 7-9) AND 20 IN PARTNERING HIGH SCHOOLS (GRADES 10-PHILO). OUR NINTH GENERATION OF STUDENTS GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL THIS LAST MONTH (JUNE 2026). ALTHOUGH FOOD PRICES CONTINUE TO RISE, WE SERVE HOT, NUTRITIOUS LUNCHES TO ALL INHOUSE STUDENTS EACH SCHOOL DAY. OUR RESIDENT SOCIAL WORKER PROVIDES ONGOING TRAINING FOR OUR TEACHING STAFF TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS TRAUMA IN THE STUDENTS WE SERVE AS WELL AS DESIGNING ENRICHING ACTIVITIES TO SHARPEN CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, READING COMPREHENSION, HEALTHY SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND COOPERATIVE ACTIVITY. FURTHERMORE, HE HAS COUNSELED OUR PTO ON POSITIVE SUPPORT AND INTERACTIONS WITH OUR STUDENT BODY TO PROMOTE OVERALL HEALTHIER CHILDREN, INSIDE AND OUT, WHO ARE BETTER EQUIPPED TO MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY AND HAVE A BETTER CHANCE AT A PRODUCTIVE FUTURE.
  3. MEDICAL CLINIC: OVER THE LAST YEAR, OUR CLINIC HAD OVER 5,200 PATIENT VISITS. FOR ALL 318 OF OUR STUDENTS, DAILY MULTIVITAMINS ARE PROVIDED WHILE SCHOOL IS IN SESSION, AND WELL-CHILD EXAMS WERE CONDUCTED AND INCLUDED DENTAL EXAMS AND VISION EXAMS, AS WELL AS REFERRALS AND FOLLOW UP WHEN WARRANTED, AND TWICE ANNUAL DEWORMING MEDICATIONS. THE CLINIC REMAINED OPEN ALL YEAR DESPITE CONTINUING GANG VIOLENCE. WE CONTINUED OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH ANOTHER LOCAL CLINIC TO EXPAND SERVICES AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE, ULTRASOUND CHECKS, LAB SPECIALISTS, AND AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST TO CONDUCT WEEKLY EXAMS AT OUR CLINIC.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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 March 2026.

    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 October 2003.

    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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