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Mutual Aid Disaster Relief Inc

EIN 81-3606763 · Tampa, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported a significant diversion of its assets during the year.

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

What it says it does

To provide disaster relief based on the principles of solidarity, mutual aid, and autonomous direct action. By working with, listening to, and supporting impacted communities, especially their most vulnerable members, to lead their own recovery, we build long-term, sustainable and resilient communities.

Income
$280,543
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3,000

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

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 270% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 76% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (10)
  1. $284,398 spent. Supplies Distribution Program - Distributed over 200 tons of cleaning supplies, hygiene supplies, baby supplies, water, tents, sleeping bags, household goods, clothing, and other essential supplies to people impacted by hurricanes, fires, and other disasters, positively impacting at least 200,000 people.
  2. $212,076 spent. Rebuilding a Better World Program - Engaged in debris cleanup, roof tarping, construction, mold remediation, and the cleaning, repair, and rebuilding of individuals' homes and community buildings after hurricanes, fires, and other disasters, positively impacting at least 20,000 people.
  3. $141,668 spent. Feed the People Program - Provided hot meals, drinks, and grocery items, including culturally appropriate food items to people experiencing food insecurity and hunger impacted by disasters, positively impacting at least 30,000 people.
  4. $106,673 spent. Sustainable and Ecological Resilience Program - Completed solar photovoltaic installations to ensure that people impacted by disasters could charge medical devices, phones, and have their other electricity needs met in an off-grid sustainable way, positively impacting at least 8,000 people. Also empowered grassroots low-tech disaster preparedness and community-based search-and-rescue programs, positively impacting at least 4,000 people.
  5. $99,318 spent. Wellness Program - Distributed n95 masks, immune support items, first aid, herbal care, supplements, mental wellness care packages, over-the-counter medicines, engaged in wellness checks, and other wellness services to people impacted by disasters, positively impacting at least 40,000 people.
  6. $71,335 spent. Room for Us All Program - Provided moving and housing assistance to people impacted by disasters, positively impacting at least 1,000 people.
  7. $47,210 spent. Connection Lifeline Program - Helped people impacted by disasters stay connected to loved ones following disasters and assisted with impacted people's electric bills and other utilities, positively impacting at least 6,000 people.
  8. $14,817 spent. Popular Education and Training Program - Educated people about disaster preparedness, cultural sensitivity, vicarious trauma, self-care strategies, the importance of listening to survivors' self-determined needs, and other topics vital to our "solidarity not charity" approach, positively impacting over 1,000 people.
  9. $12,416 spent. Kids in Community Program - Assisted children impacted by disasters with items and activities to support their physical and mental wellness and involve them in communal recovery efforts, positively impacting at least 5,000 people.
  10. $11,660 spent. Animal Survivors Program - Provided dog food, cat food, cat litter, flea medication, animal care supplies, and assistance with accessing vet care, positively impacting at least 1,000 animals.

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 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 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 August 2017.

    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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