Smile Givers International
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The primary purpose of Smile Givers International (previously Bonyan (https://bonyan.ngo/)) is to provide humanitarian relief and foster sustainable development for vulnerable communities affected by conflict, natural disasters, and displacement. Our core activities, which fulfill our exempt purpose, include: Emergency Relief: Delivering essential aid such as food, clean water, shelter, and medical support. Sustainable Development: Implementing long-term programs in education, healthcare, child protection, and livelihoods. Geographic Focus: Primarily serving communities in the Middle East and other conflict-affected regions, with a special emphasis on the needs of children and families.
- Income
- $316,308
- Spending
- $180,894
- Reserves
- 9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- 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
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 43% of income.
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: 17 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
0 of 250 of 1 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give 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 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 (1)
- During the reporting period, Smile Givers International achieved its exempt purposes by designing and implementing the following key humanitarian programs: Emergency Relief Program: Provided critical aid, including food parcels, hygiene kits, and access to clean water, to families displaced by conflict and natural disasters. Education & Child Protection Program: Operated learning centers and supplied educational materials to ensure continuity of learning for out-of-school children. This included psychosocial support services to help children cope with trauma. Health Services Program: Supported under-resourced clinics and mobile health units with essential medicines, medical supplies, and equipment, focusing on maternal and child health. Livelihoods & Resilience Program: Empowered vulnerable individuals, particularly women and youth, through vocational training and support for income-generating activities to foster economic self-reliance. Implementation through Partnerships: Executed all programs in collaboration with vetted, local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to ensure culturally appropriate and sustainable impact.
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
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 November 6, 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 April 2025.
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 May 2024.
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 November 4, 2026.
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