Mountains Beyond Borders
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Empowering at-risk youth through the mountains in international solidarity.
- Income
- $15,450
- Spending
- $15,351
- Reserves
- 0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (1)
- $100 spent. We provide official fiscal sponsorship and project accompaniment to four to five small programs, both in the United States and internationally, over a two-year period. Each program is represented by an Ambassador from their region, and all individuals and programs we support provide references from national federations and other institutions, demonstrating long-standing dedication to our shared mission of community-building with youth and young adults. During this sponsorship period, we offer a variety of resources, including volunteer support and nonprofit tools to enhance online visibility for international calls to action from donors and partner organizations in wealthier countries. II. Ambassadors. We assist Ambassadors in navigating language barriers, identifying and applying for relevant grants, and lowering logistical obstacles to international participation, such as travel for training or membership in international institutions. All donations and support provided by our organization are accompanied by documented evidence, including video media, progress reports, and regular communication with project stakeholders. We measure our success quantitatively, including the number of youth participants and the number of mountain outings conducted. Our organization operates with no salaried staff and minimal overhead costs, yet achieves significant impact due to our experience in international solidarity, strong connections within an international climbing volunteer community based in the United States, and the use of volunteer expertise to bridge cultural, language, and geographical barriers.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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