Lao Rahabilitation Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
To provide medical services to Laotian people with a greater focus on children and the poor.
- Income
- $3,504
- Spending
- $56,667
- Reserves
- 63.4 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
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 63.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1517% of income.
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 (1)
- $49,524 spent. FEBRUARY 2025 BRINGING EYE CARE TO THE MEKONG RIVERSIDE FIRST MISSION OF THE YEARIn early February, our Eye Care for the People of the Mekong Riverside Project launched its first mission of the year, delivering essential eye care to some of the most remote communities along the Mekong River. Our team once again traveled by speedboat to the village of Khoka, nestled deep in the countryside. Word of our visit had spread, and many villagers made long journeys from surrounding areas, in the hope of receiving care they otherwise cannot access.This mission was strengthened by the participation of our valued partners from a Korean team, who provided essential chiropractic services to dozens of patients.JUNE 2025 BRINGING EYE CARE TO THE MEKONG RIVERSIDE SECOND MISSION OF THE YEAROur second outreach eye care mission of 2025 took us deep into the heart of northern Laos. We began in Chomleng Yai village where we conducted vision screenings and refraction exams using the Plenoptika QuickSee Pro auto-refractor, and fitted patients with prescription glassesmany of them receiving clear vision for the first time in years.From there, we traveled along the Mekong River to the LRF.OCTOBER 2025 BRINGING EYE CARE TO THE MEKONG RIVERSIDE THIRD MISSION OF THE YEARWorld Sight Day (WSD), held each year on the second Thursday of October, is a global initiative focused on raising awareness about blindness, visual impairment, and the importance of eye health. The day highlights the need for accessible, high-quality eye care so people everywhere can enjoy the gift of sight. In 2025, World Sight Day fell on October 9, with the theme: Love Your Eyes and help make the case for eye care that is accessible, available, and affordable for everyone, everywhere.
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 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 2025.
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 June 2003.
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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