Human Element Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE HUMAN ELEMENT FOUNDATION SYSTEMATICALLY APPROACHES SHORTFALLS IN THE REFUGEE EXPERIENCE, ENGAGING COMMITTED CITIZENS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF RECENT REFUGEE POPULATIONS BY WORKING TOGETHER TO LEAD TO BETTER OUTCOMES AND TO THE ULTIMATE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF OUR GOAL: TO LIFT UP AND SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED IN THE REFUGEE COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $75,000
- Spending
- $45,601
- Reserves
- 10.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $13,000, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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)
- $18,203 spent. FINANCIAL SUPPORT - PROVIDE REFUGEE FAMILIES IN THE FORM OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE, FOOD DELIVERIES, TUITION ASSISTANCE AND MORE TO ENSURE THAT ALL HAVE FOOD ON THE TABLE, A ROOF OVER THEIR HEADS, AND THE LIGHTS AND HEAT ON.
- $2,568 spent. LOGISTICAL SUPPORT - TRANSPORTATION TO GROCERY STORES, MARKETS, SCHOOL AND WORK CAN POSE A PROBLEM FOR RECENT REFUGEE ARRIVALS. WE OFFER TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT, AND INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO NAVIGATE OUR PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEMS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING FUNDS TO ESTABLISH VENTRA OR OTHER TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM ACCOUNTS. WE ALSO ASSIST WITH ADMINISTRATVIE SUPPORT SERVICES SUCH AS ASSISTING WITH BOOKING MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND ENROLLMENT IN SCHOOL.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 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 March 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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