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Anai Inc

EIN 58-1618989 · Franklin, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceWeak25 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GRASSROOTS PROCESSES FOR RURAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMERICAN TROPICS. TO FULLY INTEGRATE LIVELIHOOD RESILIENCE, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND STRONG COMMITTED LOCAL ORGANIZATION.

Income
$118,134
Spending
$119,751
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 33 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 121% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 25 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 4 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 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 (3)
  1. $108,039 spent. ANAI HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN PROVIDING ASSISTANCE DEVELOPING A BOTTOM-UP PROCESS OF CHANGE MANAGED BY LOCAL COMUNITIES INTEGRATING BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION WITH THE CREATION OF SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS FOR LOCAL FARMING COMMUNITIES. RESULTS FROM THIS APPROACH INCLUDE THE CREATION OF MORE THAN 20 GRASS-ROOTS CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OGRANIZATIONS, LATIN AMERICAS LARGEST ORGANIC AND FAIR TRADE FARMERS COOPERATIVE, SUPPORT FOR THE LAUNCH OF 12 COMMUNITY-BASED ECOTOURISM BUSINESSES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.
  2. ANAI HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN PROVIDING ASSISTANCE DEVELOPING A BOTTOM-UP PROCESS OF CHANGE MANAGED BY LOCAL COMUNITIES INTEGRATING BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION WITH THE CREATION OF SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS FOR LOCAL FARMING COMMUNITIES. RESULTS FROM THIS APPROACH INCLUDE THE CREATION OF MORE THAN 20 GRASS-ROOTS CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OGRANIZATIONS, LATIN AMERICAS LARGEST ORGANIC AND FAIR TRADE FARMERS COOPERATIVE, SUPPORT FOR THE LAUNCH OF 12 COMMUNITY-BASED ECOTOURISM BUSINESSES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.
  3. ANAI HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN PROVIDING ASSISTANCE DEVELOPING A BOTTOM-UP PROCESS OF CHANGE MANAGED BY LOCAL COMUNITIES INTEGRATING BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION WITH THE CREATION OF SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS FOR LOCAL FARMING COMMUNITIES. RESULTS FROM THIS APPROACH INCLUDE THE CREATION OF MORE THAN 20 GRASS-ROOTS CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OGRANIZATIONS, LATIN AMERICAS LARGEST ORGANIC AND FAIR TRADE FARMERS COOPERATIVE, SUPPORT FOR THE LAUNCH OF 12 COMMUNITY-BASED ECOTOURISM BUSINESSES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 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 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 April 2026.

    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 September 1985.

    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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