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Nomogaia Foundation

EIN 33-1203791 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Preventing/stopping non-state actors from violating human rights through field assessment, data analysis and transparent publication of findings

Income
$34,367
Spending
$105,237
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$42,000, executive director

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

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 206% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 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. $20,959 spent. Supply Chains: Colombian bananas produced in conditions of forced labor are being exported to the US and Europe, labeled as ethically sourced. We conducted follow-up investigations, expanded interview reach, established a designated coordination process with brands, traders, unions and government to develop collaborative improvements.
  2. $31,472 spent. Grievances: Completed data analysis, developed reporting for 2026 publication regarding 2,600 complaints received by Colombian gold mining project proponent that is displacing artisanal miners and resettling villagers. Work is now expanding as the project moves into development phase. Security risks are increasing necessitating greater care and expense during work.
  3. $3,349 spent. Engagement with the business and human rights community included in-depth fieldwork in Brazilian aluminum operations to follow up on environmental, community and labor harms. Findings were reported on (orally and informally) at the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights in Geneva.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 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 January 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 April 2008.

    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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