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Amurtel Inc

EIN 47-1136370 · Warren, VT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Amurtel provides disaster relief, and partners with women and children in need through capacity building programs, including micro-credit, self-help groups, literacy, health care, child friendly spaces, and music.

Income
$350,366
Spending
$368,029
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
19 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
0
Volunteers
18

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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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: 48 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 0 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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. $118,809 spent. Amurtel Haiti works with about 2000 women living in extreme poverty, and facing chronic food insecurity. Our temas organize self- help and micro-credit groups, health and literacy programs for teenage girls, and training in healthy decisiion making and non- violent communication skills. We run four schools that provide education for pre-k-9th grade, with enrollment over 1200 students During 2023, Amurtel provided for free meals during the week for children facing extreme food insecurity and hunger due to the ongoing civil unrest. Camps during the summer provide safe places for the chyildren to be.
  2. $41,625 spent. Amurtel Ghana provides education through two schools, serving children from communities facing extreme proverty. Many of the children do not have families and live in our centers. Hot meals are provided for students and the children living in our centers are given food, clothing, medical care, shelter and emotional support. When the children reach adulthood,they are given opportunities to study in higher education or to develop skills to work in businesses that allow them greater independence.
  3. $22,451 spent. Amurtel provided disaster relief and ongoing support to victims of the earthquake of February 2023.
  4. $132,416 spent. Other program Services include contributions to programs that demonstrate the mission and goals of Amurtel, including the programs listed on the top of page 1 of Schedule O.
  5. Other program Services include contributions to programs 132416. 0. 111617.

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 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 2024.

    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 March 2015.

    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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