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Agape Farmhands

EIN 88-2291994 · San Rafael, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission is to build a prosperous rural community in Malawi Africa by educating children, empowering girls and women, and equipping men to fully engage with their families.

Income
$263,043
Spending
$231,500
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
10.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
6

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.1 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 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (11)
  1. $59,693 spent. Children, ages 2 to 15, receive support services including daily meals, hygiene supplies, tutoring, clothing, preschool lessons and mentorship. In addition, once a week hundreds of children from the surrounding villages come together to participate in sports, games and lessons.
  2. $45,092 spent. Adolescent girls, who are in primary and secondary school and who parents/ guardians cannot afford to educate them, receive tuition fees, uniforms, and supplies. The girls meet twice a week for meals, schooling and mentorship.
  3. $25,583 spent. Separate groups comprising single mothers, married women and men meet weekly where they receive training in farming, entrepeurship, home management, trade skills, micro loan financing and coaching to help them meet the social, economic and nutritional needs of their families.
  4. $14,241 spent. Community outreach and engagement - Workshops are held throughout the year to improve community health and literacy, share sustainable farming practices and strengthen community bonds and awareness of our mission.
  5. $13,588 spent. Crop cultivation and animal husbandry - The cost to plant crops used to supply food for the programs and serve as a training ground whereby beneficiaries are taught valuable farming and income- generating skills.
  6. $32,721 spent. Capital improvements and infrastructure - Investments were made to the program facilities including solar, irrigation, and various buildings including a library, staff offices and a multi-purpose meeting room and dining hall and classrooms. In addition, computer equipment was acquired to better liason with the local team in Malawi.
  7. $36,000 spent. Land lease payment to secure the land on which the programs are conducted. The 10-year lease has option renewals and was substantially prepaid.
  8. Community outreach and engagement - Workshops are held throughout 14241. 14241. 0.
  9. Crop cultivation and animal husbandry - The cost to plant crops used to 13588. 13588. 0.
  10. Capital improvements and infrastructure - Investments were made 32721. 32721. 0.
  11. Land lease payment to secure the land on which the 36000. 36000. 0.

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 October 13, 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 September 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 October 21, 2026.

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