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Nascent Solutions Inc

EIN 41-2155341 · Alexandria, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak17 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To promote self-reliance by harnessing the creative and entrepreneurial drive of rural women and youths to problem solve, build resilient local economies, and improve the quality of life for their families and communities.

Income
$5.1 million
Spending
$5.9 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
-0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
14
Highest pay
$279,547, president and ceo

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

Weak: 17 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 89% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 55% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $4.1 million spent. Nascent implemented McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition (McGovern-Dole) Program in Malawi (USDA FFE-621- 2019/008-00)funded under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program targeted nearly 500,000 beneficiaries - learners, their families, teachers, administrators, government officials, Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs), and other secondary beneficiaries in the 106 schools host communities in 5 districts. The project provided 174,742 meals from home-grown sources. Nascent distributed 352,893 assorted school supplies to 48,872 Standard 1-4 learners (24,553 girls and 24,319 boys). Increased Teacher Attendance to 88.4% from 86% Improved Literacy Skills in the range of 5.1% to 22% Increased Knowledge and Practices on Sanitation and Hygiene where 90% acquired knowledge and 60% consistently washing their hands
  2. $446,188 spent. Nascent implemented McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition (McGovern-Dole) Program in Cameroon USDA FFE-631-2023/014-00) to improve the literacy of school-age children, and promote good health and dietary practices among students and parents. The project provided school meals for 140,000 primary school children in 260 schools
  3. $55,279 spent. Combined Smaller Projects: Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) project (720BHA24GR00243). The BHA project was planned to provided farm inputs and training on Good Agriculture Practices (GAPs) to 2,800 IDPs.Project was not carried out because of new Administration but administrative cost were incurred International Food Relief Partnership (IFRP) program project in Cameroon. Trained 10,147 persons (1,315 men and 8,832 women) on good nutrition and hygiene practices, and preparation and consumption of commodities
  4. 2024 Annual Report Overview Nascent Solutions Inc. (Nascent) implemented McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition (McGovern-Dole) Program in Malawi (USDA FFE-612- 2019/008-00) and Cameroon (USDA FFE-631-2023/014-00) funded under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The aim of the projects is to improve the literacy of school-age children and increase their use of positive health and dietary practices. Nascent also implemented the USAID International Food Relief Partnership projects in Cameroon (IFRP2022CAM720BHA22FA00033) and Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) project (720BHA24GR00243).

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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