Imagine Her - Ih
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We provide capacity enhancement and investment for young women and youth in rural Uganda to launch social ventures.
- Income
- $374,082
- Spending
- $342,329
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 4.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 27
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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 70% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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
Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $221,091 spent. In 2024, our Social Enterprise and Innovation Program (SEIP) expanded its impact by equipping rural young women and youth with essential skills, capital, and confidence to drive community transformation through entrepreneurship. Thanks to our partners, the program exceeded its annual enrollment target of 500 participants, reaching a total of 562 individuals. Among these, 66.4% (373) were female. The program maintained a robust completion retention rate of 89.0%, with 442 participants successfully completing the entire training and incubation cycle. A notable 72.4% of participants concentrated on agribusiness solutions and innovations, demonstrating a strong alignment with priorities related to food security. Additionally, we increased our investment in patient returnable capital, allocating the most critical resource capital to last-mile-led ventures, raising the amount from $1000 in previous years to $1500 in 2024.
- $82,411 spent. Our Becoming Program, designed to uplift sugarcane-growing communities, surpassed expectations by enrolling 140% of the targeted participants. Aimed at improving educational outcomes for girls and providing essential knowledge on sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) and menstrual hygiene management (MHM), the program engaged community leaders and students, showcasing a commitment to holistic empowerment. Enrollment exceeded initial projections by 113%, highlighting strong community support and demand. Notably, three Becoming clubs have been established within partner schools to foster entrepreneurial spirit and cultivate skills in sectors like agriculture, retail, and financial services. Community engagement through the program has led to the formation of 12 savings groups and substantial collective savings, emphasizing its broader impact on economic resilience and financial inclusion.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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