Ver International
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organization was formed for the purpose of poverty alleviation in rural communities of developing countries through initiatives in education, health, and hygiene, and entrepreneurship, as well as any other lawful purpose. The services provided through the organization are primarily in Honduras; however, as the organization continues to grow, the goal is to expand to other countries in Central America. The organization is organized exclusively for charitable, literary, educational, and religious purposes, including the making of qualifying distributions for exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3).
- Income
- $136,275
- Spending
- $117,228
- Reserves
- 12.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Highest pay
- $12,400, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (4)
- Educational Programs - As part of the back-to-school initiative to promote education among vulnerable families, 250 children received a backpack full of supplies and partial uniform to return to class with the materials they needed in February. Ten students, from elementary to university level, received monthly scholarships to assist them in their educational journeys. Six additional students received an education stipend, which was a designated amount used to cover school materials twice during the school year. In coordination with local volunteers, free tutoring sessions were offered to elementary students in the community during the school year. Pastors were trained in several Christian Community Outreach trainings. The community of Buena Vista was in need of an additional classroom and second teacher for their overcrowded schoolroom filled with 60 children. VER built an additional class room and paid for a teacher's aid to assist with students who had fallen behind academically. These 60 students each received a children's book at their reading level as part of the back-to-school drive. A community English language course was given to a group of adults.
- Health and Hygiene Programs - A local church with a Child Development Center was supported monthly with financial and volunteer support to continue operating their nutrition and mentorship programs. Free health clinics with volunteer medical doctors were sponsored and hosted in different communities. Local community leaders and students were trained and certified in a First Aid course. Through the Healthy Homes mentorship program, an impoverished family was selected and assisted through home repairs/construction and medical sponsorship. The children of Buena Vista community received medical checkups, eye exams, dental cleanings, and an emotions management workshop with psychology professionals. Several at-risk patients were support wtih medical sponsorships.
- Entrepreneurship - A new community co-op of 10 members began with the objective to raise meat chickens. Eight artisans and their families are supported through VER's artisan souvenir shop.
- Miscellaneous - Community Development, Missions Projects (e.g., Church 220), and Samford University Mission Trip.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 June 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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Vine International Inc (Knoxville, TN), EIN 62-1533189. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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