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Melior Inc

EIN 88-3628821 · Providence, RI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROMOTION OF VACCINATION, COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AND TO MITIGATE HEALTH AND SOCIAL INEQUITIES BY OPERATIONALIZING PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES.

Income
$188,809
Spending
$128,984
Reserves
9.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$10,000, treasurer

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.8 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 32% of income.

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 (3)
  1. $56,714 spent. Melior Inc launched a trauma informed group therapy program for peer recovery specialists to prevent burnout and cope with workplace trauma. The program offered multiple therapeutic modalities including Storytelling, Art therapy and Dance therapy helping participants build resilience and improve wellbeing.
  2. $28,190 spent. The funds were utilized to support program services executed by LCX Strategy, including public relations consulting, outreach branding, and strategic marketing efforts. These services enhanced visibility and recognition among prospective funders. Through a coordinated media campaign and targeted interviews, LCX Strategy helped us reach thousands of Rhode Islanders and significantly elevated brand awareness within key funding audiences.
  3. $15,000 spent. supported a partnership with a physician through Docs for Health, enabling us to reach children and families who lacked access to healthcare providers. This collaboration helped our contractor synthesize community-based efforts through a community health worker, using a custom software package provided by Docs for Health that streamlined counseling and screening for social determinants of health. Additionally, the partnership allowed us to expand vaccine promotion for vulnerable resident populations.

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

  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 2024.

    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 March 2023.

    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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