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Extollo International

EIN 46-1019372 · Pleasanton, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EDUCATE IN ALL AREAS OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS START-UP. TO PROVIDE WORK TO REBUILD COMMUNITIES, STIMULATE THE ECONOMY, IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE, INSTILL HOPE, AND ENCOURAGE MATURITY IN FAITH AND CHARACTER.

Income
$779,253
Spending
$805,085
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
16 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
2
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$184,925, president

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $279,615 spent. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: THE TRAINING PROGRAM ENABLES HAITIAN WORKERS TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TO PROVIDE FOOD, SHELTER, SCHOOL AND MEDICAL CARE TO THEIR FAMILIES AND TO RAISE THE CONSTRUCTION QUALITY LEVEL IN HAITI BUILDING PROJECTS. OUR TRAINING COMBINES CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION WITH ON THE JOB TRAINING AND SUPERVISION. DUE TO CIVIL UNREST AND TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS TO HAITI DURING 2024, SUPERVISION, TRAINING, AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT WERE PROVIDED REMOTELY BY THE U.S.-BASED LEADERSHIP TEAM TO THE LEADERSHIP TEAM IN HAITI.EXTOLLO PROVIDED CONSTRUCTION TRAINING FOR HAITIAN WORKERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:(1) LEVEL 1 - WE COMPLETED 3 COURSES COLLECTIVELY TRAINING 25 HAITIAN STUDENTS IN WELDING, MASONRY AND METAL FABRICATION IN 2023. GRADUATED: 8 (17 STUDENTS WERE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THEIR TRAINING DUE TO THE UNREST)(2) PRACTICUM - 16 ALUMNI WORKED IN 13 TRADES: PROJECT MANAGEMENT, CONCRETE, CARPENTRY, PAINTING, ELECTRICAL, REBAR REINFORCEMENT, WELDING, ROOFING, PLASTER & DRYWALL, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS, VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS, SITE MAINTENANCE & GROUNDSKEEPING, ACCOUNTING FOR A TOTAL OF 12,584 HOURS OF TRAINING.(3) ALUMNI - NO ALUMNI PROGRAMS WERE HELD DUE TO THE UNREST.
  2. $275,213 spent. CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT TO HAITIAN WORKERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION TRADES AND FOR THESE PROJECTS MANY EXTOLLO GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED. THESE COSTS INCLUDE DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS OF EXTERNAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. DUE TO THE ONGOING SECURITY CONCERNS, CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS THAT NORMALLY PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT TO HAITIAN WORKERS AND EXTOLLO GRADUATES WERE LIMITED, WITH COSTS INCURRED PRIMARILY FOR MAINTAINING CAPACITY AND RESOURCES. MUCH OF 2024 WAS SPENT ON ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS OF THE NEW HOMES, BUILDING MOLDS FOR TILT-UP WALLS AND SECURING EQUIPMENT TO USE IN 2025.
  3. $103,379 spent. TRAINING CENTER: THE TRAINING CENTER CONSISTS OF CLASSROOM FACILITIES, STAFF HOUSING AND EQUIPMENT AND BUILDINGS USED FOR HANDS-ON TRAINING AS WELL AS OUTSIDE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. IN 2024, WE WERE FOCUSED ON OPERATING AND MAINTAINING FACILITIES, STAFF HOUSING, AND EQUIPMENT, WITH LIMITED EXPANSION OF INFRASTRUCTURE SUCH AS STAFF HOUSING, FUEL STORAGE, AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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 February 2013.

    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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