Encore for Humanity Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ENCORE FOR HUMANITY'S (EFH) MISSION IS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF HUNGER AND LIMITED EDUCATION IN MALAWI AND BEYOND BY PROVIDING SCHOOL MEALS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS. ITS MISSION IS TO CREATE AN "ENCORE" FOR CHILDREN ANOTHER CHANCE, ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY, AND A NEW STAGE TO LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE. EFH'S ACTIVITIES ARE FOCUSED ON ADDRESSING THE MOST PRESSING BARRIERS TO EDUCATION IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, PARTICULARLY IN MALAWI, WHERE HUNGER, POVERTY, AND LACK OF ACCESS TO RESOURCES OFTEN PREVENT CHILDREN FROM COMPLETING SCHOOL. ENCORE FOR HUMANITY PARTNERS WITH LOCAL LEADERS, EDUCATORS, AND FAMILIES TO IMPLEMENT PRACTICAL, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS THAT NOURISH MINDS, OPEN DOORS, AND BUILD BRIGHTER FUTURES.
- Income
- $76,219
- Spending
- $39,829
- Reserves
- 11 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 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)
- $24,334 spent. SCHOOL NUTRITION: EFH PROVIDES ONE HOT, NUTRITIOUS MEAL EACH SCHOOL DAY TO ALL STUDENTS AT KANJOKA 1 PRIMARY SCHOOL IN NTCHISI DISTRICT, MALAWI. THIS PROGRAM COMBATS HUNGER-RELATED ABSENTEEISM AND DROPOUT RATES, IMPROVES CONCENTRATION AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AND PROMOTES GENDER PARITY IN ENROLLMENT. MEALS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED BY LOCAL WOMEN VOLUNTEERS ("FOOD MAMAS"), COORDINATED BY A COMMUNITY LIAISON AND PROJECT MANAGER, FOSTERING LOCAL OWNERSHIP AND WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP.DURING 2025 1 PRIMARY SCHOOL WAS SERVED WITH 420 ENROLLED STUDENTS, THERE WERE 4 FOOD MAMAS, AND 15,120 MEALS WERE PROVIDED.
- $1,491 spent. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM EFH AWARDS SECONDARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH-ACHIEVING, LOW-INCOME STUDENTSESPECIALLY GIRLSWHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION DUE TO FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS. SCHOLARSHIPS COVER TUITION, BOARDING, UNIFORMS, BOOKS, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES. STUDENTS APPLY THROUGH WRITTEN AND VIDEO SUBMISSIONS, AND FUNDS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO SCHOOLS TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY. DURING 2025 THERE WAS 1 PRIMARY SCHOOL BEING SERVED WITH 420 ENROLLED STUDENTS, 1 EDUCATIONAL LIAISON, AND 10 STUDENTS SELECTED TO RECEIVE MENTORSHIP SUPPORT IN PREPARATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSITION (FOUR FROM GRADE 8, 4 FROM GRADE 7, AND 2 FROM GRADE 6). THERE WERE NO SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN IN 2025.
- $613 spent. 3. CLASSROOM SUPPORT AND EMPOWERMENT - EFH PROVIDES PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO IMPROVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS, INCLUDING INSTALLING SOLAR LIGHTING, SUPPLYING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND FUNDING SMALL INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES. THESE EFFORTS ARE IMPLEMENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL COMMITTEES AND ARTISANS, BUILDING COMMUNITY CAPACITY AND SUSTAINABILITY.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in December 2025. It is too new to have a track record.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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