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Goabroad Foundation

EIN 87-0695356 · Fort Collins, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceWeak39 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE GOABROAD FOUNDATION IS TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH GOOD INTENTIONS TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES AROUND THE WORLD AND TO HELP FACILITATE THE FLOW OF DONATIONS TO SUCH PROJECTS. THE GOABROAD FOUNDATION AIMS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS TO AID DEVELOPMENTS IN EDUCATION, CHILD WELFARE, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$284,558
Spending
$277,279
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$1,750, board member

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 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 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 170% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

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

  • 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, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $257,736 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SUPPORT AND RELIEF IN PHILIPPINE COMMUNITIES, TACLOBAN CITY AND CANGUMBANG, BY ASSISTING WITH THE RECONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOLS, PROMOTING, AND ESTABLISHING TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES, PROMOTING NUTRITION AND MEDICAL HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC AND PROVIDING PERSONAL CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE GOABROAD FOUNDATION PROVIDED SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR RURAL SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES, SPONSORSHIP FOR 42 CHILDREN, AND FUNDED SEVERAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS. THE GOABROAD FOUNDATION SECURED MONTHLY RICE SUBSIDIES FOR OVER 40 FAMILIES AS WELL AS WEEKEND FEEDINGS FOR HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN. THE GOABROAD FOUNDATION ALSO RAISED FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BLISS COMMUNITY CENTER, WHICH INCLUDES A LIBRARY FOR THE BLISS AREA.
  2. $6,023 spent. THE GOABROAD FOUNDATION SUPPORTED A NURISHING FEEDING PROGRAM AT HAMILTON BUIKWE KIDS CARE CENTRE IN BUIKWE. FUNDING RAISED ALSO SUPPORTED THE BUILDING OF A LATRINE FOR THE HAMILTON SCHOOL. THE GOABROAD FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTED ONGOING COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO SERVE LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND STUDENTS IN UGANDA.
  3. $48 spent. THE GOABROAD FOUNDATION WAS ABLE TO SUPPORT THE AFRICAN EDUCATION PROGRAM (AEP) AND THEIR PROJECT CALLED THE READ FOR ROSE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM. READ FOR ROSE IS AN EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS WHO LIVE IN AEP'S LOCAL COMMUNITY. CURRENTLY, 41 STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND RECEIVE ACADEMIC TUTORING, BASIC LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND COUNSELING FOR BOTH THE CHILDREN AND THE PARENTS.
  4. $10,794 spent. OTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 July 2003.

    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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