Farms for Orphans Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
-To provide charitable resources to ensure orphaned children and underprivilegedyouth in developing countries have a reliable and consistent source of sustenanceby building the agricultural infrastructure needed to raise livestock and growcrops;-To provide educational opportunities and resources to underprivileged youth indeveloping countries in environmentally sound agricultural practices so that theymay achieve self-sufficiency as adults and become productive and valuedmembers of their community;-To engage in charitable activities related to improving the health and well-beingof orphans and other youth in need in developing countries through better accessto medical care, sanitary living conditions, and education;-To engage in scientific research activities related to improving agricultural outputusing environmentally conscious approaches, controlling the spread ofdetrimental diseases to livestock and crops, and preventing zoonotic diseasetransmission.
- Income
- $131,164
- Spending
- $110,707
- Reserves
- 6.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 90%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- $110,708 spent. Moving from pilot stage of palm weevil production to commercial production, at three farming hubs, of 1 T (wet weight)/month by 2024.Development of PWL farming manuals for outgrower modelsDevelopment of 2 cost-effective PWL feed recipes, based on available resources,45$ protein, $4.50USD/kg.Gender and age intentional PWL farmer training (20 women farmers, 20 youth farmers with 75% women) for commercial use and family consumption.Development of farming procedures for production of PW breeding stock.Sustainable production of PW breeding stock for PWL farmers in Kinshasa by 2024.Provide palm weevil farming training and support to primary schools and orphanages in Kinshasa
Source: Form 990EZ 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 June 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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