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30 Hearts

EIN 82-2957576 · N Ridgeville, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

30 HEARTS PROVIDES FAMILY-BASED CARE FOR OPRPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN ETHIOPIA BY PARTNERING WITH LOCAL NONPROFITS TO MEET HOLISTIC NEEDS THROUGH SUPPORT FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION AND COUNSELING.

Income
$350,245
Spending
$372,269
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
1
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$61,992, chair

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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

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

  • 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 (3)
  1. $30,584 spent. BUILDING PROJECT - 30 HEARTS WORKS WITH COMMUNITIES IN ETHIOPIA TO BUILD AND OPERATE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTERS WHERE CHILDREN ARE RAISED WITH A MOTHER AND SIBLINGS IN MULTIPLE HOMES. THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED HOLISTICALLY THROUGH THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTER.
  2. $248,699 spent. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS - 30 HEARTS PARTNERS WITH LOCAL NONPROFITS WHO TAKE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO CARING FOR ORPHANED AND ABANDONED CHILDREN THROUGH PHYSICAL, SPIRTUAL, EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL CARE. THE FAMILIES IN THE PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED AND EMPOWERED SO THE CHILDREN ARE PREPARED TO BECOME SELF-SUSTAINING IN THE FUTURE.
  3. $30,052 spent. SPECIAL PROJECTS

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 June 2018.

    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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