Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our effors are directed to providing humanitarian aid to the Yemen people in an effort to reduce malnutrition, disease, poor health, and preventable diseases, such as colera.
- Income
- $1.3 million
- Spending
- $1.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- 10.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 80
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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 77% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1596% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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
Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
0 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 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 (6)
- $420,128 spent. Health Program: YRRF delivers shipments of essential medicines, medical supplies, and equipment to hospitals and clinics throughout Yemen. YRRF also supports children hospitalized for malnutrition to ensure their survival once discharged. Other projects include training medical staff, increasing awareness of healthy practices such as immunization, and operational research to address priority diseases in Yemen. YRRF also provides winter clothing to families and children during the winter months... The immediate goal is to strengthen Yemen's collapsing health system and save lives. Long-term, the project aims to support sustainable health care access and reduce mortality from preventable and treatable conditions.
- $241,198 spent. Food Distribution: YRRF distributes food such as flour, rice, oil, sugar, meat, beans, and other items to tens of thousands of people across Yemen, providing life-saving nutrition. Distributions are prioritized for displaced families, female-headed households, and people living with disabilities... The short-term objective is to address immediate hunger and prevent malnutrition among vulnerable populations. The long-term goal is to contribute to food security and community resilience, particularly for those repeatedly affected by conflict and economic collapse.
- $217,925 spent. Orphan Support Program: YRRF provides monthly sponsorships to over 500 orphans. Support includes cash assistance to cover food, clothing, health care, and school supplies... The short-term objective is to ensure orphans' basic needs are met and they can continue their education. The long-term goal is to break the cycle of poverty by helping orphaned children grow into self-sufficient, educated adults who can contribute to Yemen's recovery.
- $162,580 spent. Income Generation Program: YRRF implements income generation initiatives that support hundreds of families. Projects included providing livestock for rural households, funding small business start-ups for women, and supporting vocational training in trades such as solar panel repairs, computer literacy, cell phone repairs, and others. YRRF also provides cash support for emergency needs... The immediate goal is to create sustainable income opportunities for vulnerable families to reduce reliance on humanitarian aid. Over the long term, these projects aim to strengthen community resilience, promote economic self-sufficiency, and contribute to Yemen's economic recovery.
- $76,774 spent. Water Projects: YRRF implements clean water access projects benefiting over tens of thousands of people, especially in remote villages. Activities include rehabilitating wells, installing solar-powered pumps, and distributing water filters. These efforts improve access to clean water and reduce the risk of waterborne diseases, especially during cholera outbreaks... The short-term objective is to provide safe drinking water to prevent disease. Long-term, water projects aim to create sustainable water infrastructure and improve overall public health in underserved communities.
- $36,454 spent. Education Program: YRRF supports the education of thousands of students by providing school supplies and tuition assistance. The foundation also rehabilitates schools damaged by conflict, ensuring safe learning environments for children... The short-term goal is to improve access to quality education for children in conflict-affected areas. The long-term objective is to empower a new generation of Yemenis with the knowledge and skills needed to rebuild their communities and foster lasting peace.
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
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 December 2024.
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 April 2019.
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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