Better Together International
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
BETTER TOGETHER INTERNATIONAL'S MISSION IS TO ESTABLISH SAFE HAVENS AND PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT, INCLUDING EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT, FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN, FOSTERING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE.
- Income
- $112,304
- Spending
- $82,174
- Reserves
- 4.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- $80,000 spent. AT BETTER TOGETHER INTERNATIONAL, OUR PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN HAITI, ENSURING ALL THEIR ESSENTIAL NEEDS ARE MET WHILE DELIVERING TOP-TIER EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT OPPORTUNITIES. CURRENTLY, OUR CORE PROGRAM CENTERS ON DIRECTLY IMPACTING THE LIVES OF THESE CHILDREN BY:- MEETING ESSENTIAL NEEDS: WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE FUNDAMENTAL NECESSITIES THAT THESE CHILDREN REQUIRE TO THRIVE, INCLUDING NUTRITIOUS FOOD, SAFE SHELTER WITHIN EXISTING COMMUNITY STRUCTURES, ADEQUATE CLOTHING, ACCESS TO CRUCIAL MEDICAL CARE, AND CONSISTENT EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT. OUR COMMITMENT IS TO ENSURING THEIR WELL-BEING ON EVERY LEVEL.- DELIVERING TOP-TIER EDUCATION: RECOGNIZING THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF EDUCATION, WE OPERATE A SCHOOL THAT CURRENTLY SERVES NEARLY 200 CHILDREN. OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BE OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, FOSTERING INTELLECTUAL GROWTH, CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, AND A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING. WE STRIVE TO EQUIP THESE YOUNG MINDS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO BREAK CYCLES OF POVERTY AND BUILD SUCCESSFUL FUTURES.- EMPOWERING FOR INDEPENDENCE: BEYOND BASIC NEEDS AND EDUCATION, WE ACTIVELY WORK TO EMPOWER THESE CHILDREN. OUR INITIATIVES FOCUS ON BUILDING THEIR SELF CONFIDENCE, FOSTERING RESILIENCE, AND DEVELOPING CRUCIAL LIFE SKILLS. WE AIM TO INSTILL A SENSE OF AGENCY AND EQUIP THEM WITH THE TOOLS THEY WILL NEED FOR LONG-TERM INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY AS THEY MATURE. A KEY ELEMENT IN OUR CURRENT PROGRAM DELIVERY IS OUR VALUED PARTNERSHIP WITH FOOD FOR THE POOR. THIS COLLABORATION SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCES OUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT AND RELIABLE RESOURCES, ENSURING THE NUTRITIONAL AND MATERIAL WELL-BEING OF THE CHILDREN WE SUPPORT. OUR FUTURE GOAL: ESTABLISHING SAFE HAVENSLOOKING AHEAD, A SIGNIFICANT FUTURE GOAL FOR BETTER TOGETHER INTERNATIONAL IS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DEDICATED SAFE HAVENS IN THE HAITIAN COUNTRYSIDE. WE ENVISION CREATING PURPOSE-BUILT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND ORPHANAGES THAT WILL OFFER A SECURE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT, SHIELDING CHILDREN FROM THE DANGERS PREVALENT IN URBAN AREAS. THESE FUTURE SAFE HAVENS WILL ALLOW US TO FURTHER EXPAND OUR CAPACITY TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT, TOP-TIER EDUCATION, AND EMPOWERMENT WITHIN A STABLE AND PROTECTIVE SETTING. OUR PRESENT EFFORTS ARE INTENSELY FOCUSED ON MAXIMIZING THE IMPACT OF OUR CURRENT PROGRAMS, ENSURING THE CHILDREN WE SERVE RECEIVE THE HIGHEST QUALITY CARE, EDUCATION, AND THE TOOLS FOR EMPOWERMENT. WE ARE SIMULTANEOUSLY LAYING THE GROUNDWORK AND BUILDING THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO REALIZE OUR FUTURE VISION OF ESTABLISHING SAFE HAVENS THAT WILL PROVIDE AN EVEN MORE SECURE AND COMPREHENSIVE FOUNDATION FOR THEIR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 2025.
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 December 2022.
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 October 21, 2026.
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