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Human Concern International

EIN 31-1719723 · Canada

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

What it says it does

TO HELP ALLEVIATE HUMAN SUFFERING THROUGH RELIEF ASSISTANCE AND LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

Reserves
10 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20
It owes 50% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15
Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15
Income rose 34% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

Independent board
25 of 25
5 of 5 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
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.
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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)

$15.9 million spent. HUMAN CONCERN INTERNATIONAL PROVIDES URGENT RELIEF-ASSISTANCE AND STABILIZATION FOR VICTIMS OF NATURAL AND MAN-MADE DISASTERS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY RELIEF SERVICES OF SHELTER, CLOTHING, FOOD AND MEDICAL AID PACKAGES TO PEOPLE DISPLACED BY DISASTER.
$1.9 million spent. HUMAN CONCERN INTERNATIONAL FACILITATES A CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM IN 16 COUNTRIES. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SPONSORED ORPHANS FOR MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION, AND BASIC NEEDS.
$847,445 spent. Our work ensured that clean water is available, accessible, and adequate.
$13.1 million spent. HUMAN CONCERN INTERNATIONAL PROVIDES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES TO ECONOMICALLY DEVASTED REGIONS OF THE WORLD. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES PROVIDING PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, MOBILE CLINICS, FOOD AND MEALS ASSISTANCE, SMALL BUSINESS TRAINING, COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENTS, AND RESOURCES TO WIDOW-HEADED FAMILIES AND ORPHANS TO OBSERVE RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2000.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.

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