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World Telehealth Initiative

EIN 82-4657634 · Goleta, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WORLD TELEHEALTH INITIATIVE PROVIDES SUSTAINABLE MEDICAL EXPERTISE TO THE WORLD'S MOST VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES TO BUILD LOCAL CAPACITY AND ADVANCE CORE HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH A NETWORK OF VOLUNTEER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS SUPPORTED BY TELEHEALTH TECHNOLOGY.

Income
$982,669
Spending
$887,419
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
8
Volunteers
1,700
Highest pay
$163,425, chief executive officer

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    6 of 15

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

  • 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 (4)
  1. $366,145 spent. UKRAINE - WTI ESTABLISHED A NATIONAL TELEHEALTH NETWORK IN UKRAINE TO DELIVER HIGH-ACUITY CLINICAL EXPERTISE AND SURGICAL MENTORING IN RESPONSE TO THE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, WTI SUPPORTS 26 HOSPITALS AND FRONTLINE SITES, PROVIDING TELECONSULTATION IN TRAUMA CARE, NEUROSURGERY, AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE. THIS WORK HAS EVOLVED INTO A LONG-TERM EFFORT TO STRENGTHEN UKRAINE'S HEALTH SYSTEM.
  2. $168,991 spent. SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - WTI EXPANDS ACCESS TO SPECIALTY CARE ACROSS SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA THROUGH TELEHEALTH PROGRAMS IN KENYA, TOGO, AND NIGERIA. IN KENYA, WTI'S TELE-NEPHROLOGY PROGRAM CONNECTS LOCAL CLINICIANS WITH INTERNATIONAL SPECIALISTS TO IMPROVE KIDNEY DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND DIALYSIS CARE. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IN OB/GYN AND PEDIATRICS ENABLES MORE ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS.
  3. $98,577 spent. SOUTH & SOUTHEAST ASIA - WTI IMPROVES ACCESS TO SPECIALTY CARE IN BANGLADESH AND BHUTAN THROUGH TELEHEALTH AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. IN BANGLADESH, WTI CONNECTS PHYSICIANS AT HOPE HOSPITAL AND ROHINGYA REFUGEE CAMPS WITH INTERNATIONAL SPECIALISTS, PROVIDING FREE CONSULTATIONS FOR COMPLEX CASES. IN BHUTAN, WTI IMPLEMENTED A TELEHEALTH-ENABLED ULTRASOUND TRAINING PROGRAM TO ADDRESS CRITICAL DIAGNOSTIC GAPS AND IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES.
  4. $70,412 spent. WORLD TELEHEALTH INITIATIVE OPERATES 50 PROGRAMS WORLDWIDE, DELIVERING ESSENTIAL AND OFTEN LIFE-SAVING MEDICAL EXPERTISE TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. AT THEIR REQUEST, WE CONNECT LOW-RESOURCED HOSPITALS AND CLINICS WITH HUMANITARIAN MEDICAL SPECIALISTS ACROSS 50+ MEDICAL DISCIPLINES. THIS COLLABORATION STRENGTHENS LOCAL CLINICIANS' KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS, BUILDS LONG-TERM HEALTH SYSTEM CAPACITY, AND ENSURES SUSTAINABLE ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE.

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 May 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 November 4, 2026.

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