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Momand Foundation

EIN 85-3362402 · Millcreek, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceWeak42 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MOMAND FOUNDATION DBA LIFTING HUMANITY IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING AND UPLIFTING CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND VULNERABLE FAMILIES BY ENHANCING ACCESS TO EDUCATION, SOCIAL SERVICES, JUSTICE, AND HUMAN RIGHTS. ORIGINALLY FOUNDED IN AFGHANISTAN IN JULY 2015, THE ORGANIZATION OBTAINED ITS 501(C)(3) STATUS IN UTAH IN NOVEMBER 2020 AND EXPANDED ITS OPERATIONS TO CALIFORNIA IN FEBRUARY 2022, EXTENDING ITS MISSION OF SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY TO REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES ACROSS MULTIPLE REGIONS.

Income
$883,787
Spending
$724,735
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
20
Highest pay
$96,667, reg ex dir.

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1683% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $656,584 spent. LIFTING HUMANITY HAS DEMONSTRATED SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT THROUGH A RANGE OF PROGRAMMATIC EFFORTS ACROSS AFGHANISTAN, UTAH, AND CALIFORNIA:A. AFGHANISTAN EDUCATION & HUMANITARIAN RELIEF GHAZGAI HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT: ACADEMIC COACHING FOR UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAM, INTENSIVE ENGLISH INSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION OF CEILING FANS AND SOLAR PANELS, AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMPUTER LAB TO SERVE GRADES 912, WHICH IS STILL IN PROGRESS.FOOD AID INITIATIVES: DISTRIBUTED FOOD PACKAGES DURING RAMADAN 2022 TO KABUL'S ORPHANS AND NEEDY FAMILIES, AND IN EARLY 2022 PROVIDED FOOD ASSISTANCE TO 125 FAMILIES IN BOTH BAGHLAN AND HELMAND PROVINCES WINTERIZATION SUPPORT: DELIVERED FIREWOOD AND DISTRIBUTED WINTER CLOTHING PACKAGES (JACKETS, BLANKETS, SWEATERS, SOCKS, GLOVES, BEANIES/SHAWLS) TO FAMILIES AND ORPHANS IN KABUL TO HELP THEM WITHSTAND HARSH CONDITIONS RESETTLEMENT SERVICES (UTAH): OFFERED TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENTS (PASHTO & DARI), LEGAL AID FOR AFGHAN PAROLE APPLICANTS, ASSISTANCE WITH SOCIAL SECURITY AND JOB APPLICATIONS, AND HOSTED A WELCOMING EVENT WITH ESSENTIAL ITEMS AND SUPPLIES FOR NEW ARRIVALS IN SALT LAKE CITY B. CALIFORNIA REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT & INTEGRATION SERVICESAS THE FIRST RESETTLEMENT AGENCY AFFILIATE SITE IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY (PARTNERSHIP WITH IRUSA AND IRC), LIFTING HUMANITY RESETTLED 79 REFUGEES AND 8 SIVS BETWEEN MAY AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, AND IS SLATED TO RESETTLE AN ADDITIONAL 100 REFUGEES AND 50 SIVS DURING FY 2025 (OCTOBER 1, 2024SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) COMPREHENSIVE R&P SERVICES INCLUDING AIRPORT PICKUP, TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT HOUSING PLACEMENT, HOME FURNISHINGS, GROCERIES, TRANSPORTATION (BICYCLES, BUS PASSES), CULTURAL ORIENTATION, SCHOOL AND ESL ENROLLMENT, BENEFITS ACCESS (MEDI-CAL, CALFRESH, WIC, REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE), AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT C. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS CALIFORNIAUNACCOMPANIED YOUTH (UAY) PROGRAM: SUPPORTS YOUTH AGING OUT OF CARE WITH CASE MANAGEMENTSECURING HOUSING, MENTORS, CULTURAL ORIENTATION, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, JOB AND SCHOOL PLACEMENT. CURRENTLY SERVING 15 YOUTH, WITH 5 RECEIVING MONTHLY RENTAL ASSISTANCE. EXPANDED MENTORSHIP SUPPORT BEGINS OCTOBER 1, 2024 EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM (BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024): DELIVERED THROUGH IRUSA FUNDING12-WEEK OR 6-WEEK COURSES ON RESUME WRITING, APPLICATIONS, MOCK INTERVIEWS, APPRENTICESHIPS, BUDGETING, ESL CLASSES, REFERRALS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY SERVICES TO TRAUMA-AFFECTED REFUGEES (STAR): FUNDED BY ACF/ORR, OFFERING TRAUMA-INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND THERAPY, FAMILY STRENGTHENING, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE TRAINING/INTERPRETING, TRANSPORTATION AID, AND TELEHEALTH FOR REFUGEES WITHIN FIVE YEARS OF ARRIVAL REFUGEE HEALTH PROMOTION PROJECT (RHPP): FUNDED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024PROVIDING HEALTH NAVIGATION, PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENTS, INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLANS, AND BOTH INDIVIDUAL/GROUP CLASSES FOR LONG-TERM, UNDERSERVED HEALTH NEEDS LASTING UP TO FIVE YEARS POST-ARRIVAL CULTURAL & RELIGIOUS CELEBRATIONS: DELIVERED CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR YOUTH IN ORR SHELTERS, INCLUDING HALAL MEALS DURING RAMADAN, RELIGIOUS SUPPLIES (QURANS, TASBIH, PRAYER RUGS), EID CLOTHING AND CELEBRATIONS, AND MENTORSHIP FOR YOUTH AGING OUT WITHOUT SPONSORS

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 April 2021.

    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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