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In the Looking Glass Ltd

EIN 52-2442583 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak33 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Health, safety, welfare, and education programs for those in need, which includes infrastructure development (water and food production), schooling, medical services, and environmental awareness. Current activities include supporting a 50-bed children's shelter in Mexico, supporting a childcare/nursery and preschool school in Uganda, providing post-addiction counseling in the USA and abroad, rural medical services in Mexico, developing a solar powered municipal water system in rural Mexico and promoting global solutions for the plastic waste and forever chemical crisis.

Income
$480,238
Spending
$286,244
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
24.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
16

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

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

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 1 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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, 2025, 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. $190,500 spent. Rural urgent care medical clinic [Servicios Para La Costa Sur], Careyes, Jalisco, Mexico. Estimated annual patient visits 7,000. Developing dentist office and services. Supported by DBA MEDI COS.
  2. $66,877 spent. 50-bed children's shelter [Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza] and education programs for at risk children in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. ' Average annual shelter population (ranging from infants to early adolescents) 30 children. Installed significant solar system and expanded nursey services. Supported by DBA RISE.
  3. Global community initiative that supports plastic pollution solutions. Continued focus on research and new technology potentials. Supported by DBA FINAL CYCLES.
  4. $3,595 spent. Parental childcare and nursery in Mbale, Uganda. Average number of at risk children in the program 55-65. Currently support schooling clothing, food, and infrastructure costs. Focus on improving existing infrastructure including classroom expansion.
  5. Construction of a solar powered municipal water system in a very rural community in Mexico.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 2025.

    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 December 2004.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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