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Kerus Global Education

EIN 84-3103162 · Harrisonburg, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair53 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE, EQUIP, AND MOBILIZE PROFESSIONALS ORGANIZATIONS AND FAITH BASED COMMUNIITIES WORLDWIDE TO ACTIVELY ADDRESS IMPORTANT PUBLIC HEALTH AND EDUCATION ISSUES ADVERSELY AFFECTING YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$724,670
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
4
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$67,000, co-ceo and c

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 53 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 4 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

    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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 (5)
  1. $165,230 spent. EDUCATION USING A VERITY OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO IMPROVE CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, PREVENT THE SPREAD OF HIV AND AIDS, AND UPLIFT WOMEN AND CHILDREN. APPROX. 500 LOCAL LEADERS, PASTORS, AND OTHER HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONALS ARE REACHED TO TAKE MATERIALS TO THEIR SPHERE OF INFLUENCE. ONE PERSON TRAINED REACHES UP TO 1,000 PEOPLE A YEAR.
  2. $194,834 spent. ORPHAN CARE SERVES OVER 75 CHILDREN AND 50 FAMILIES. THEY ACTIVELY ENGAGE PARTNERS IN PROGRAMS THAT SERVE ORPHANS AND THEIR FAMILIES PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS.
  3. $247,322 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN LOCAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT BY PROMOTING A SAFE COMMUNITY. THIS IS DONE BY CREATING AWARENESS OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, ABUSE OF CHILDREN, AND BY ADRESSING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE. OVER 2,500 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN REACHED WITH DIRECT PROGRAMMING.
  4. TO INSPIRE, EQUIP, AND MOBILIZE PROFESSIONALS ORGANIZATIONS AND FAITH BASED COMMUNIITIES WORLDWIDE TO ACTIVELY ADDRESS IMPORTANT PUBLIC HEALTH AND EDUCATION ISSUES ADVERSELY AFFECTING YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  5. TO INSPIRE, EQUIP, AND MOBILIZE PROFESSIONALS ORGANIZATIONS AND FAITH BASED COMMUNIITIES WORLDWIDE TO ACTIVELY ADDRESS IMPORTANT PUBLIC HEALTH AND EDUCATION ISSUES ADVERSELY AFFECTING YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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 March 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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