Pure Hand for Mankind Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Pure Hands, Inc.s mission is preservation of human lives by elimination of hunger through detection, prevention and treatment of malnutrition. Pure Hands, Inc. tackles the underlying causes of malnutrition and poverty during and after emergency situations of conflict, war and natural disaster. By integrating with local and national resources and initiatives, Pure Hands, Inc. strives to relive hunger, build medical clinics, digging water wells, insuring that short-term intervention will lead to long term solutions. Since 2012, Pure Hands, Inc. has provided assistance to nearly 200,000 women and children.
- Income
- $54.2 million
- Spending
- $52.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 94%
- Reserves
- 0.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 500
- Highest pay
- $143,063, ceo
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
Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 75% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1594% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
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, 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)
- $49.5 million spent. For the year ended December 31, 2025, Pure Hands, Inc. operated the following programs:(i)Food security and Agriculture Sector:Due to the conflict and continuous crisis, Yemen is the most significant food security emergency in the world. In addition to its emergency response in Yemen, Pure hands also implemented food security and humanitarian assistance programs across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, supporting vulnerable communities affected by conflict, disasters, and poverty. In response to the urgent need, Pure Hands provides emergency food assistance as follows: 1.Emergency Food Assistance Distribution Project for the Most Vulnerable Households(Food Baskets)2.My Opportunity Project for Orphaned Children3.Institutional Funding to Strengthen the Sustainability of Local Organizations4.Ready-to-Eat Meal Provision Project for Poor Households5.Seasonal Food Assistance Distribution Project for Poor Households (Rice Packages)6.Fresh Meat Distribution Project to Support Seasonal Food Security7.Daily Nutrition Program for Residents of Dar Al-Hayat8.Enhancing School Feeding and Empowering Female Teachers9.Daily Bread Distribution (Bread of Dignity)10.Basic Services Improvement and Livelihoods ProjectA total of 284,966 people benefited from food assistance for the year ended December 31, 2025.(ii) Health Sector: Pure Hands plays a vital role in delivering primary healthcare services through its health sector programs, which aim to provide access to primary healthcare, improve the response to emergencies, and help prevent diseases. 1.Eye Surgery Medical Camps2.Dialysis Center Support Taiz3.Mobile Medical Clinics for Basic Health Services4.Basic Services & Livelihoods Improvement5.Medical Supplies for Health Facilities6.Health Facilities Support with Medical Equipment & Supplies7.Office Furniture Support for Health Facilities8.Public Health Support & Hygiene Kits Distribution9.Internal Medical Assistance and grantsA total of 3,859,327 people benefited from Health interventions for the year ended December 31,2025.(iii)WASH Sector:With the collapsing health and WASH facilities, transmitted disease outbreaks will continue to pose a significant threat to the lives of millions. Yemen faced the worst cholera outbreak in 2017. Pure Hands provides emergency water sanitation and hygiene services and assistance to highly vulnerable people with implementing the following projects:1.Enhancing Access to Safe Water (Rehabilitation of Amnoud Village Well)2.Safe and Chilled Drinking Water Distribution Project3.Clean and Safe Drinking Water Distribution Project for the Most Vulnerable Communities4.Water Network Installation Project for IDP Shelters in Al-Qahaf Village5.Enhancing Access to Safe Water (Shamsah Dam Water Project)6.Improving Water Services in Affected Communities ProjectA total of 41,972 people benefited from WASH assistance for the year ended December 31, 2025.(iv) Shelter Sector:Since 2015, nearly 15 percent of the entire population, 4.3 million people, have been forced to flee their homes; 3.3 million people are still displaced. Nearly one-third of all IDPs (Internal Displaced People) live in the district across the country with the highest convergence of complex, and multi-dimensional problems. Pure Hands delivered emergency assistance to internally displaced people (IDPs) and conflict-affected populations in addition to host communities. Pure Hands Shelter interventions are as follows: 1.Housing and Winterization Assistance for Displaced Households and Vulnerable Groups2.Emergency Response Project for Flood-Affected Communities in Al-Haswah3.Rental Cash Assistance for the Most Vulnerable Displaced Households4.Home Carpet Distribution Project for Teachers of Education Office5.Clothing Distribution Project for the Most Vulnerable GroupA total of 104,404 people benefited from Shelter assistance for the year ended December 31, 2025.(v)Education Sector: Pure Hands has different activities in the area of Education as follows:1.Providing Contribution Project to Support Educational Infrastructure2.Enhancing Access to Education through School Bags and Supplies Support for Students3.Response to Displacement and Climate Change Emergencies in Yemen4.Enhancing School Feeding and Empowering Female TeachersA total of 35,688 people benefited from Education assistance provided by Pure Hands for the year ended December 31, 2025.(vi) Protection Sector: Pure Hands has different activities in the area of protection as follows:1.Cash Emergency Cash Assistance Distribution Project2.Regular Cash Assistance Project to Support Orphaned Children3.Eid Joy Activity for Orphaned Children and their Families4.Seasonal Needs Support Project for Vulnerable Children through Eid Clothing Distribution5.Support and Empowerment Project for Persons with DisabilitiesA total of 23,481 people benefited from Protection assistance provided by Pure Hands for the year ended December 31, 2025.(vii) Climate action and agriculture: Pure Hands has different activities in the sector of Climate Action & Agriculture as follows:1.Enhancing Access to Safe Water (Rehabilitation of Amnoud Village Wall)2.Rental Agricultural Communities Development and Livelihoods Improvement ProjecA total of 20,832 people benefited from the Climate Action & Agriculture for the year ended December 31, 2025.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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