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Haiti Kids School

EIN 83-4618732 · Victoria, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NONPROFIT SUPPORTING LOTT CAREY SCHOOL SINCE 2008 WHICH SERVES OVER 580 STUDENTS. THE SCHOOL ADDRESSES THE EDUCATION, NUTRITION AND HEALTH NEEDS OF ITS STUDENTS.

Income
$302,483
Spending
$426,088
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
15.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
9

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 41% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 72% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $363,560 spent. HAITI KIDS SCHOOL SUPPORTS LOTT CAREY SCHOOL IN LEOGANE, HAITI IN PROVIDING CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION, NUTRITION, AND ESSENTIAL HEALTH CARE TO STUDENTS, STAFF, AND THEIR FAMILIES. BEGINNING IN 2008 AND OFFICIALLY INCORPORATING IN 2019, HAITI KIDS SCHOOL'S PARTNERSHIP WITH LOTT CAREY HAS REMAINED STEADFAST IN ITS GOALS OF DISRUPTING POVERTY, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY, AND SHARING THE ENDURING HOPE OF JESUS CHRIST.IN THE PAST YEAR, LOTT CAREY HAS SERVED OVER 580 STUDENTS (PRE K-HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION), EMPLOYED OVER 90 STAFF (TEACHERS, NURSES, COOKS, PARAPROFESSIONALS, AND SUPPORT STAFF), SERVED APPROXIMATELY 187,200 NUTRITIOUS SCHOOL LUNCHES, AND CONDUCTED APPROXIMATELY 3,200 HEALTH VISITS. AN INCREASE IN INTERNALLY DISPLACED PEOPLE (HAITIAN REFUGEES) DUE TO GANG VIOLENCE AND FOOD INSECURITY IN THE SURROUNDING REGION HAS INCREASED LOTT CAREY SCHOOL'S ENROLLMENT EXPONENTIALLY. LOTT CAREY STAFF WORK TIRELESSLY TO MAINTAIN A HIGH QUALITY, SECURE AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE STUDENTS TO THRIVE AND LEARN. HAITI KIDS SCHOOL'S FINANCIAL SUPPORT HELPS LOTT CAREY TO EMPLOY STAFF, BUY LEARNING MATERIALS, CONDUCT IMPORTANT HEALTH CHECKS, MAINTAIN FACILITIES, PURCHASE FOOD FOR DAILY SCHOOL LUNCHES, AND WHEN AVAILABLE, PROVIDE "FRIDAY FOOD" TO FEED FAMILIES IN NEED OVER THE WEEKEND.LOTT CAREY IS A PILLAR OF STRENGTH IN THE COMMUNITY, AND THESE ESSENTIAL SERVICES REACH THOUSANDS, IMPACTING THE LEOGANE ECONOMY AND COMMUNITY AT LARGE.

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

  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 2024.

    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 January 2020.

    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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