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Bannu Inc

EIN 45-2541934 · Berlin, NH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, INCLUDING THE MAKING OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3)OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE

Income
$266,496
Spending
$248,831
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
-22.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 1755% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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)
  1. $127,957 spent. BANNU, INC. PROVIDES MEDICAL SCREENING FOR HYPERTENSION/DIABETES, ANEMIA/THALASEMIA & CANCER TO PROMOTE EARLY TREATMENT AND HEALTHCARE EDUCATION. MONTHLY CLINICS PROVIDE BLOOD PRESSURE AND BLOOD SUGAR MONITORING AND PARTIPANTS RECEIVE MEDICAL SUPPLIES AT NO COST. OVER 26,875 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THESE SCREENINGS. THE CANCER SCREENING PROGRAMS REACHED OVER 9,875 PEOPLE AND TESTED FOR A NUMBER OF CANCERS INCLUDING BREAST, ORAL, CERVICAL, PROSTATE, LIVER, BLOOD AND SKIN CANCERS. MEDICATIONS ARE PROVIDED FREE OF COST.
  2. $79,099 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT INCLUDING GRANTS FOR THE OPERATION OF AN ORPHANAGE AND ASSISTANCE TO HEARING IMPAIRED CHILDREN AND ADULTS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE VOCATIONAL TRAINING, SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT.
  3. $41,775 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE RELIEF OF POVERTY FOCUSED ON MINORITY WOMEN, AND CHILDREN ENGAGED IN FORCED LABOR, AS WELL AS THE HOMELESS POPULATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 December 2025.

    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 December 2011.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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