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North-South Institute

EIN 32-0033813 · Sunrise, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS AND FOSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO FACILITATE TRADE-NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. ENTERS INTO PARTNERSHIPS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE ACT TO RESEARCH LABOR ISSUES IN SMALL FAMILY OWNED FARMS.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
3
Volunteers
3

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

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 88% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 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.

  • 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

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 (1)
  1. $1.5 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION ENTERS INTO PARTNERSHIPS, AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION 52(D)(3)(D) OF THE FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE ACT, WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURES FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE CORPORATION, TO RESEARCH LABOR ISSUES PRESENT IN SMALL FAMILY FARMS IN SELECTED SOUTHERN STATES. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO ESTABLISH AGRICULTURAL LABOR COOPERATIVES.THE ORGANIZATION ENTERS INTO FOLLOW-UP PARTNERSHIPS TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND TRAINING TO THE FARMERS. OUTREACH AND TRANING ARE PROVIDED IN THE ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION OF RISKS-FROM PRODUCTION ELEMENTS AND OPERATIONAL RISKS TO MARKETING, FINANCIAL AND LEGAL RISKS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED COOPERATIVES TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF FEASIBILITY STUDIES, AND MARKETING AND BUSINESS PLANS.THE ORGANIZATIONS GENERAL GOAL IS TO DEVELOP, PROVIDE AND PROMOTE PROGRAMS TO SUSTAIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES.

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 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 August 2007.

    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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