International Childrens Outreach Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ICO IS A NON-PROFIT CHARTIABLE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, MEDICAL, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES TO DESERVING CHILDREN. WE CURRENTLY CONCENTRATE OUR EFFORTS ON PROJECTS WHICH SERVE POOR CHILDREN WITHIN THE INNER CITIES OF THE UNITED STATES AND THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES.
- Income
- $35,131
- Spending
- $65,283
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- 3.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 54%
- Employees
- 0
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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 86% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 59% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $13,350 spent. FOOD FOR CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION 8,215 MONTHLY FOOD HAMPER PROJECT IN GUYANA .300 FOOD HAMPERS DISTRIBUTED TO IMPOVERISHED FAMILIES ON THE EAST BANK OF DEMERARA. ITEMS INCLUDED MILK, RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR, OIL, BREAD, BUTTER, PORRIDGE, CANNED BEANS, VEGTABLES, AND MEATS. 4,085 FOOD SERVED TO THE PARTICIPATING CHILDREN AT STEAM CAMPS IN GUYANA. 1,050 FOOD SERVED TO SCHOOL CHILDREN IN ST LUCIA WHERE IOC HOSTED THE VOLUNTEERS FROM ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY AS THEY RENOVATED A LIBRARY AT DENUISSEAUX PRIMARY SCHOOL.
- $17,631 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM - SUPPLIES FOR PROJECTS. 4,650. IN MARCH ICO HOSTED 12 VOLUNTEERS FROM ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY AT DERUISSEAUX PRIMARY SCHOOL , ST LUCIA WHERE THEY RENOVATED A LIBRARY. 3750 THE VOLUNTEERS ALSO RENOVATED A COMMUNITY CENTER IN CASTRIES, SAINT LUCIA. 4,156. FOR RENOVATION OF A COMMUNITY CENTER IN GUYANA.
- Program Service Expenses 14,427, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 CHARITABLE SUPPLIES 4,921 AT DERUISSEAUX PRIMARY SCHOOL ST. LUCIA LIBRARY RENOVATION, HYGIENE BAGS WERE DONATED TO THE CHILDREN AT THE END OF THE WEEK AND ICO HOSTED A FUN DAY FOR THE CHILDREN ON THE LAST DAY OF SERVICE. 9,506. AT THE STEAM SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, MATHEMATICS CAMPS IN GUYANA, ALL THE CHIDREN WHO ATTENDED THE CAMPS WERE GIVEN HAMPERS WHICH INCLUDED HYGIENE PRODUCTS, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPPLIES THEY CAN USE AT HOME AND SCHOOL.
- Program Service Expenses 12,650, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR VOLUNTEERS IN GUYANA AND ST LUCIA AIRFARE 7,123.62 GROUND TRANSPORTATION 1,776.76 LODGING 2,500.00 MEALS 1,250.00
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
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 2024.
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 February 2011.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: International Childrens Fund Inc (Neenah, WI), EIN 39-1303430. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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