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Oliva Helping Hands Foundation Corp

EIN 86-3192559 · Miami Lakes, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OLIVA HELPING HANDS FOUNDATION, CORP IS ORGANIZED TO RAISE FUNDS AND ENACT OUTREACH TO THE UNDERPRIVILEDGED CHILDREN OF NICARAGUA. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS SELECT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES THAT FOCUS ON ASSISTING UNDERPRIVILEDGED CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS.

Income
$162,274
Spending
$53,464
Spent on programs
58%
Reserves
40.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
14

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 (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 40.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 67% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 79% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 41 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    0 of 10

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

  • 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 (2)
  1. $25,231 spent. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTED IN FACILITATING VARIOUS FUNDRAISING AND AWARENESS EVENTS TO BENEFIT DONATION ESCUELA ELEMENTAL NICARAGUA AND TO CONDUCT ACTIVE CHARITABLE OUTREACH IN NICARAGUA FOR UNDERPRIVILEDGED SCHOOL CHILDREN. SUCH OUTREACH INCLUDED THE PURCHASE AND DISTRIUTION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES, TOYS, AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT TO BE USED IN AN EDUCATIONAL SETTING.
  2. $5,731 spent. OLIVA HELPING HANDS PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO TWO U.S. ORGANIZATIONS (COCONUT GROVE ELEMENTARY AND DE MOYA FOUNDATION) THAT FOCUS ON PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING SUPPORT FOR UNDERPRIVILEDGED CHILDREN AND THOSE WITH DISABILITIES WITHIN THEIR LOCAL AREAS.

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 November 6, 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 February 2022.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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