Lide Haiti
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To accompany Haitian girls in underserved communities as they improve their learning, health, and well-being through art-centered educational programs in safe and nurturing environments.
- Income
- $853,160
- Spending
- $1.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 3.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 1,000
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
Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 74% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 17% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 10 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.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (4)
- $442,552 spent. Health, Wellness & NutritionLIDE's health team provides comprehensive services including mobile medical clinics, on-site nursing, psychosocial support, GBV (gender-based violence) prevention curriculum, health education, and locally sourced daily meals. In FY2024, the team conducted 648 health consultations and served 56,647 community meals. All meals are prepared locally by women in the communities, sourced from local vendors, and often represent the only meal girls receive that day.
- $379,330 spent. Family & Community EngagementBuilding relationships with participants' families and community partners is essential for program success and creating an ecosystem that supports gender equality. LIDE engages families through regular workshops, home visits, and advocacy training. In FY2024, 467 parents participated in family engagement activities, strengthening their capacity to support their daughters' education and wellbeing.
- $252,886 spent. Arts ProgramsGirls discover their voice through creative writing, visual arts, dance, theatre, and artisanal crafts integrated throughout all LIDE programs. Arts activities develop emotional awareness, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and leadership while incorporating values-based themes such as compassion, service, kindness, and justice. The arts serve as a gateway to academic education and literacy development. In FY2024, 90% of participants reported increased confidence and self-esteem.
- $189,665 spent. Academic SupportLIDE enables girls to access formal and informal education, offering over 1,150 primary and secondary school scholarships, literacy instruction, tutoring and mentoring, mobile computer lab, and leadership training. Creative writing, visual arts, dance, theatre, and artisanal crafts empower learning, healing, and community building across all programs. In FY2024, 83% of girls advanced at least one literacy level, and participants remained engaged for an average of 5.7 consecutive years.
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
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.
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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