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Mae El Salvador

EIN 84-4896245 · North Canton, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FEARLESSLY REACHING THE FORGOTTEN YOUTH OF EL SALVADOR WITH CHRIST'S LOVE, RESTORING HOPE TO THEIR LIVES, AND DISCIPLING THEM TO BECOME MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE ADULTS, LEADERS OF HEALTHY FAMILIES, AND AUTHENTIC FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST.

Income
$192,993
Spending
$169,054
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
2
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$22,787, cofounder

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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 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 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • 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. $119,814 spent. HOPE CENTER: IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO PROVIDE FREE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND ADULTS IN EL SALVADOR THROUGH THE HOPE CENTER. A TOTAL OF 166 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: A. 4 STUDENTS IN LITERACY CLASSES, B. 4 STUDENTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSES, C. 45 STUDENTS IN MUSIC CLASSES, D. 18 STUDENTS IN ACADEMIC TUTORING, E. 60 STUDENTS IN THE LEVELING PROGRAM, AND F. 35 STUDENTS IN SUMMER COURSES. STUDENTS RANGED IN AGE FROM 7 TO 66 YEARS OLD. A TOTAL OF 18 STUDENTS REGISTERED FOR THE TUTORING PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR, AND 11 STUDENTS COMPLETED THE PROGRAM. ALL 11 STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED TUTORING ADVANCED TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL. OF THE 38 STUDENTS REGISTERED FOR PROFICIENCY EXAMS THROUGH THE LEVELING PROGRAM, 36 COMPLETED THE EXAMS, AND 25 PASSED, INCLUDING 12 STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED WEEKLY INTERNET DATA PACKAGES AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO STUDENTS THROUGH AN INCENTIVE-BASED POINTS SYSTEM. EIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED IN 2024, SUPPORTING STUDENTS ENROLLED IN BARBER SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS, AND A PRIVATE CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. HOPE CENTER: IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO PROVIDE FREE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND ADULTS IN EL SALVADOR THROUGH THE HOPE CENTER. A TOTAL OF 166 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: A. 4 STUDENTS IN LITERACY CLASSES, B. 4 STUDENTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSES, C. 45 STUDENTS IN MUSIC CLASSES, D. 18 STUDENTS IN ACADEMIC TUTORING, E. 60 STUDENTS IN THE LEVELING PROGRAM, AND F. 35 STUDENTS IN SUMMER COURSES. STUDENTS RANGED IN AGE FROM 7 TO 66 YEARS OLD. A TOTAL OF 18 STUDENTS REGISTERED FOR THE TUTORING PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR, AND 11 STUDENTS COMPLETED THE PROGRAM. ALL 11 STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED TUTORING ADVANCED TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL. OF THE 38 STUDENTS REGISTERED FOR PROFICIENCY EXAMS THROUGH THE LEVELING PROGRAM, 36 COMPLETED THE EXAMS, AND 25 PASSED, INCLUDING 12 STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED WEEKLY INTERNET DATA PACKAGES AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO STUDENTS THROUGH AN INCENTIVE-BASED POINTS SYSTEM. EIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED IN 2024, SUPPORTING STUDENTS ENROLLED IN BARBER SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS, AND A PRIVATE CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
  2. $14,900 spent. SPECIAL PROJECTS: THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR TWO LONG-TERM BENEFICIARIES: A. RINA, A YOUNG WOMAN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY, EXPERIENCED IMPROVED HEALTH OUTCOMES, INCLUDING REDUCED FREQUENCY OF SEIZURES AND INCREASED COMMUNICATION ABILITIES. HER CAREGIVERS REPORTED STRONGER RESILIENCE, AND EFFORTS ARE UNDERWAY TO INCREASE HER EXPOSURE TO NEW ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH OUTINGS. B. JOSELINE, A FORMER PARTICIPANT IN THE ORGANIZATION'S YOUTH MINISTRY PROGRAMS IN EL SALVADOR, COMPLETED HER THIRD YEAR AT MILLIGAN UNIVERSITY WHILE DOUBLE MAJORING IN GRAPHIC DESIGN AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. THROUGH ONGOING SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE AND MENTORSHIP, THE ORGANIZATION HAS CONTINUED TO SUPPORT JOSELINE'S ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL GROWTH, PROVIDING 2,000 ANNUALLY TOWARD UNCOVERED TUITION COSTS. SPECIAL PROJECTS: THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR TWO LONG-TERM BENEFICIARIES: A. RINA, A YOUNG WOMAN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY, EXPERIENCED IMPROVED HEALTH OUTCOMES, INCLUDING REDUCED FREQUENCY OF SEIZURES AND INCREASED COMMUNICATION ABILITIES. HER CAREGIVERS REPORTED STRONGER RESILIENCE, AND EFFORTS ARE UNDERWAY TO INCREASE HER EXPOSURE TO NEW ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH OUTINGS. B. JOSELINE, A FORMER PARTICIPANT IN THE ORGANIZATION'S YOUTH MINISTRY PROGRAMS IN EL SALVADOR, COMPLETED HER THIRD YEAR AT MILLIGAN UNIVERSITY WHILE DOUBLE MAJORING IN GRAPHIC DESIGN AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. THROUGH ONGOING SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE AND MENTORSHIP, THE ORGANIZATION HAS CONTINUED TO SUPPORT JOSELINE'S ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL GROWTH, PROVIDING 2,000 ANNUALLY TOWARD UNCOVERED TUITION COSTS.
  3. $2,873 spent. YOUTH CAMP: THE ORGANIZATION HELD A THREE-DAY YOUTH CAMP AT JARDN DE LOS VOLCANES IN EL SALVADOR, ATTENDED BY 23 YOUTH. ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON SPIRITUAL GROWTH, TEAM BUILDING, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
  4. $255 spent. OTHER PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS: A. CHURCH MINISTRY AND DISCIPLESHIP: IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED ITS CHRISTIAN MINISTRY THROUGH WEEKLY BIBLE-BASED CHURCH SERVICES, DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS, AND MONTHLY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES IN NEJAPA, EL SALVADOR. 1 WEEKLY CHURCH SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION HELD WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES, WITH AN AVERAGE ATTENDANCE OF 50 PARTICIPANTS. SERVICES PROVIDED BIBLICAL TEACHING, FELLOWSHIP, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY 2 DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS: FIVE SEPARATE DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS MET WEEKLY, OFFERING STRUCTURED SMALL-GROUP STUDY, MENTORSHIP, AND SUPPORT TO PARTICIPANTS. IN ADDITION, ONE-ON-ONE CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP WAS PROVIDED TO A TOTAL OF 28 YOUTH ACROSS ALL MINISTRY PROGRAMS. 3 MONTHLY YOUTH ACTIVITIES: THE ORGANIZATION HELD NINE MONTHLY ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON BUILDING COMMUNITY, FOSTERING MENTORSHIP, AND EXPOSING YOUTH TO NEW EXPERIENCES OUTSIDE THEIR NORMAL ENVIRONMENTS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED OUTINGS SUCH AS HIKING, CAMPING TRIPS, AND VISITING LOCAL PARKS, DESIGNED TO NURTURE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT IN A SAFE, CHRIST-CENTERED SETTING. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, THE ORGANIZATION WORKED TO FULFILL ITS MISSION OF MAKING DISCIPLES, NURTURING FAITH, AND ENCOURAGING CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERSHIP AMONG YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. B. SPORTS OUTREACH: IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERED ATHLETIC PROGRAMS TO AT-RISK YOUTH: 1 RUNNING: 15 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN TRAINING; 10 COMPETED IN FOUR ROAD RACES. 2 SOCCER: 42 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN TRAINING SESSIONS, COMMUNITY TOURNAMENTS, AND FRIENDLY MATCHES. 3 SOFTBALL: 12 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN WEEKLY PRACTICES AND EVENTS. THE SPORTS OUTREACH PROGRAMS COLLECTIVELY SERVED 69 UNIQUE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN 2024. C. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT: IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PERIMETER WALL AROUND ITS PROPERTY IN EL SALVADOR. THIS PROJECT WAS UNDERTAKEN TO IMPROVE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND ACCESSIBILITY FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
  5. OTHER PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS: A. CHURCH MINISTRY AND DISCIPLESHIP: IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED ITS CHRISTIAN MINISTRY THROUGH WEEKLY BIBLE-BASED CHURCH SERVICES, DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS, AND MONTHLY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES IN NEJAPA, EL SALVADOR. 1 WEEKLY CHURCH SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION HELD WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES, WITH AN AVERAGE ATTENDANCE OF 50 PARTICIPANTS. SERVICES PROVIDED BIBLICAL TEACHING, FELLOWSHIP, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY 2 DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS: FIVE SEPARATE DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS MET WEEKLY, OFFERING STRUCTURED SMALL-GROUP STUDY, MENTORSHIP, AND SUPPORT TO PARTICIPANTS. IN ADDITION, ONE-ON-ONE CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP WAS PROVIDED TO A TOTAL OF 28 YOUTH ACROSS ALL MINISTRY PROGRAMS. 3 MONTHLY YOUTH ACTIVITIES: THE ORGANIZATION HELD NINE MONTHLY ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON BUILDING COMMUNITY, FOSTERING MENTORSHIP, AND EXPOSING YOUTH TO NEW EXPERIENCES OUTSIDE THEIR NORMAL ENVIRONMENTS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED OUTINGS SUCH AS HIKING, CAMPING TRIPS, AND VISITING LOCAL PARKS, DESIGNED TO NURTURE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT IN A SAFE, CHRIST-CENTERED SETTING. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, THE ORGANIZATION WORKED TO FULFILL ITS MISSION OF MAKING DISCIPLES, NURTURING FAITH, AND ENCOURAGING CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERSHIP AMONG YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. B. SPORTS OUTREACH: IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERED ATHLETIC PROGRAMS TO AT-RISK YOUTH: 1 RUNNING: 15 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN TRAINING; 10 COMPETED IN FOUR ROAD RACES. 2 SOCCER: 42 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN TRAINING SESSIONS, COMMUNITY TOURNAMENTS, AND FRIENDLY MATCHES. 3 SOFTBALL: 12 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN WEEKLY PRACTICES AND EVENTS. THE SPORTS OUTREACH PROGRAMS COLLECTIVELY SERVED 69 UNIQUE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN 2024. C. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT: IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PERIMETER WALL AROUND ITS PROPERTY IN EL SALVADOR. THIS PROJECT WAS UNDERTAKEN TO IMPROVE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND ACCESSIBILITY FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2020.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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