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International Association for Human Values

EIN 52-2178069 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IAHV offers programs to reduce stress and develop leaders so that human values can flourish in people and communities.We foster the daily practice of human values a sense of connectedness & respect for all people and the natural environment,an attitude of nonviolence & an ethic o

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
15.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 49%
Employees
34
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$39,000, exe director

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (8)
  1. $1.7 million spent. SKY School (formerly YES! for Schools) & SKY Campus (formerly YESPlus) Programs The SKY Schools and the SKY Campus Happiness programs, develops in students and educators, healthy body, and mind, healthy lifestyle, and creates positive school communities in both schools and universities.
  2. $368,368 spent. Integrated community development programs Integrated community development envisions visible, measurable and sustainable transformation in a community through a holistic intervention strategy that focuses on health, education, environment and skills development with special focus on women and youth empowerment and child protection. EDUCATION PROGRAM Since education represents basic component of human developmenta critical means of empowerment that brings about the social, economic, and political inclusion of marginalized populations into mainstream societyIAHV is committed to make free-of-cost, quality education especially accessible to the poor, providing a joyful and inspiring learning environment to children from urban, rural and tribal areas. YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM (YLTP) The mission of the Youth Leadership Training Program (YLTP) is to revive and enrich communities through the upliftment and transformation of youth. If given the tool
  3. $184,139 spent. SKY COMMUNITY PROGRAMS SKY Community Programs conducts breath based meditation programs to adults and children of ages 8 13 (SKY Kids) ages 13-18 (SKY Teens) to provide tools for resilience, manage stress and negative emotions and build self-confidence.
  4. $180,555 spent. PEACEBUILDING PROGRAMSIAHV Peacebuilding Programs effectively transform the mindsets, attitudes, wellbeing and behavior of individuals and communities engaged in or affected by conflict and violence.
  5. $122,148 spent. Project Welcome Home Troop PWHTPWHT is a mind-body resilience building program for returning veterans, offering practical breath-based tools that decrease the stress, anxiety and sleep problems that many returning veterans experience.
  6. $87,500 spent. DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAMThis program aims at providing immediated relief (Food, temporary Shelter and Basic Necessities), Trauma relief and long-term rehabilitation (homes, schools, orphanages).TRAUMA RELIEFTo provide breathing based meditation techniques to help release the past and move on with hope and peace of mind. Mental healing compliments material aid, leading to holistic rehabilitation.
  7. $76,784 spent. PRISON PROGRAMThe Prison program teaches prisoners how to manage their stress, aggression, and trauma, and how to build a foundation for a new life.
  8. $39,591 spent. HUMAN VALUES AWARENESSHuman Values awareness programs develops seminars, conferences, documentaries and other events and medium to disseminate information about mental fitness and promoting human values.

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 2000.

    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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