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Milele International

EIN 84-3355747 · Dana Point, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RESCUING YOUTH LIVING ON THE STREETS IN KENYA, RESTORING THEM PHYSICALLY, SPIRITUALLY, EMOTIONALLY, HOLISTICALLY EMPOWERING THEM TO BECOME CHANGE AGENTS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND RECONNECTING THEM WITH THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$722,607
Spending
$287,480
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
28.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
1
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$70,040, executive director

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 60% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 61 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    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, 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 (3)
  1. $97,464 spent. TO BRING YOUTH LIVING ON THE STREETS TO MILELES RESIDENTIAL FACILITY AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING FOR THEIR PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL NEEDS AS THE BASIS FOR FURTHER HEALING AND LIFE SUCCESS. LABOR VALUED AT ABOUT 14,106 WAS DONATED TO SURVEY THE SITE OF A NEW FACILITY AND INSTALL A NEW WELL. THIS NEW FACILITY WILL HELP PROVIDE HOUSING TO THE YOUTH IN THIS PROGRAM.
  2. $64,440 spent. TO PROVIDE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO PREPARE EACH INDIVIDUAL FOR THEIR NEXT STEP IN LIFE AND REINTEGRATION TO COMMUNITIES. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING HANDS ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO TRAIN YOUTH TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  3. $39,208 spent. TO PROVIDE SPIRITUAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH COUNSELING FOR THE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO FACILITATE LIFELONG HOLISTIC HEALTH AND RECONNECTING WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

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 June 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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Map International (Brunswick, GA), EIN 36-2586390. 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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