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Global Health Education and Development

EIN 45-3206189 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceWeak27 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

: ELIMINATE HEALTH AND EDUCATION INEQUITIES LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, AND GLOBALLY BY CLOSING HEALTH AND EDUCATION LANGUAGE, CULTURAL, AND RELIGIOUS GAPS; EMPOWERING PARENTS AND COMMUNITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR THEIR HEALTH AND EDUCATION NEEDS; ENGAGING UNDERSERVED YOUTH TO MINIMIZE RISK BEHAVIOR AND TO ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLE HEALTH AND EDUCATION POLICIES.

Income
$826,895
Spending
$743,350
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
11

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 67% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% 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

Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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, 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 (5)
  1. $164,917 spent. GLOBAL HEALTH AND EDUCATION PROVIDED MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION TO MINORITIES. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAM - THE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAM PROMOTES MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY WITHIN UNDERSERVED AND IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES WORKSHOPS, RESOURCES, AND OUTREACH SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, EQUIPPING THEM WITH TOOLS TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES EARLY ON. BY COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, WE WORK TO REDUCE STIGMA, INCREASE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND CREATE A MORE SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR DISCUSSING MENTAL WELLNESS. IN 2023, WE SUCCESSFULLY REACHED OVER 1,000 FAMILIES, PRIORITIZING CULTURALLY COMPETENT RESOURCES TO ENSURE THAT PARTICIPANTS FEEL UNDERSTOOD AND EMPOWERED TO SEEK HELP WHEN NEEDED GLOBAL HEALTH AND EDUCATION PROVIDED MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION TO MINORITIES. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAM - THE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAM PROMOTES MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY WITHIN UNDERSERVED AND IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES WORKSHOPS, RESOURCES, AND OUTREACH SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, EQUIPPING THEM WITH TOOLS TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES EARLY ON. BY COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, WE WORK TO REDUCE STIGMA, INCREASE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND CREATE A MORE SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR DISCUSSING MENTAL WELLNESS. IN 2023, WE SUCCESSFULLY REACHED OVER 1,000 FAMILIES, PRIORITIZING CULTURALLY COMPETENT RESOURCES TO ENSURE THAT PARTICIPANTS FEEL UNDERSTOOD AND EMPOWERED TO SEEK HELP WHEN NEEDED
  2. $301,413 spent. OUR SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM OFFERS A STRUCTURED AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT FOR DISADVANTAGED AND IMMIGRANT CHILDREN DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, AIMING TO PREVENT LEARNING LOSS AND HELP CLOSE THE EDUCATIONAL GAP. THIS PROGRAM IS TAILORED TO MEET THE ACADEMIC AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF THESE STUDENTS, WITH A FOCUS ON LITERACY, LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, AND MATH ACTIVITIES. IN 2023, WE SERVED 201 STUDENTS ACROSS THREE DIFFERENT SCHOOL LOCATIONS. IN ADDITION TO ACADEMIC SUPPORT, THE PROGRAM INCLUDES ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ARTS, SPORTS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS, WHICH HELP FOSTER CREATIVITY, TEAMWORK, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. BY CREATING A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE, WE AIM TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR AND SUPPORT THEIR LONG-TERM ACADEMIC SUCCESS WHILE PROVIDING WORKING PARENTS WITH A RELIABLE AND SAFE SPACE FOR THEIR CHILDREN DURING THE SUMMER. OUR SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM OFFERS A STRUCTURED AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT FOR DISADVANTAGED AND IMMIGRANT CHILDREN DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, AIMING TO PREVENT LEARNING LOSS AND HELP CLOSE THE EDUCATIONAL GAP. THIS PROGRAM IS TAILORED TO MEET THE ACADEMIC AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF THESE STUDENTS, WITH A FOCUS ON LITERACY, LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, AND MATH ACTIVITIES. IN 2023, WE SERVED 201 STUDENTS ACROSS THREE DIFFERENT SCHOOL LOCATIONS. IN ADDITION TO ACADEMIC SUPPORT, THE PROGRAM INCLUDES ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ARTS, SPORTS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS, WHICH HELP FOSTER CREATIVITY, TEAMWORK, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. BY CREATING A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE, WE AIM TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR AND SUPPORT THEIR LONG-TERM ACADEMIC SUCCESS WHILE PROVIDING WORKING PARENTS WITH A RELIABLE AND SAFE SPACE FOR THEIR CHILDREN DURING THE SUMMER.
  3. $48,566 spent. AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM OFFERS ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8, UTILIZING INDIVIDUALIZED AND SMALL-GROUP INSTRUCTION TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND BOLSTER CONFIDENCE. WE SERVED OVER ONE 130 STUDENTS.
  4. $94,198 spent. SOMALI WOMEN HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR: WE ORGANIZED AND HOSTED A CULTURALLY SPECIFIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY HEALTH DISPARITIES, PROVIDE VITAL SCREENINGS AND RESOURCES, AND PROMOTE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING. THIS EFFORT SERVED OVER 350 ATTENDEES.
  5. SOMALI WOMEN HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR: WE ORGANIZED AND HOSTED A CULTURALLY SPECIFIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY HEALTH DISPARITIES, PROVIDE VITAL SCREENINGS AND RESOURCES, AND PROMOTE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING. THIS EFFORT SERVED OVER 350 ATTENDEES.

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 August 2012.

    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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