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Global Heart Care Inc

EIN 88-4323240 · Gold River, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD, EDUCATE, OPTIMIZE, AND SUSTAIN TOTAL CARDIAC CARE FOR CHILDREN WORLDWIDE. WE PARTNER WITH LEADERS, ORGANIZATIONS, HOSPITALS, AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO DEVELOP A LOCAL TEAM OF SPECIALISTS ABLE TO DIAGNOSE, OPERATE, AND CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO BUILDING AND IMPROVING THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, TECHNOLOGY, AND EXPERIENCE OF LOCAL HEALTH-CARE SPECIALISTS IN AREAS OF THE WORLD WITHOUT ACCESS TO DIAGNOSTIC AND CURATIVE PEDIATRIC CARDIAC CARE. THIS VENUE WILL PROVIDE GLOBAL HEART CARE TO CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL OR ACQUIRED HEART DISEASE REGARDLESS OF GENDER, ETHNICITY, RELIGION, OR GENETIC FACTORS. IN THE COUNTRIES THAT ALREADY HAVE AT LEAST RUDIMENTARY PEDIATRIC CARDIAC CARE, WE AIM TO OPTIMIZE PEDIATRIC CARDIAC CENTERS THROUGH ON-SITE EDUCATION AND TRAINING.

Income
$223,601
Spending
$237,034
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
7

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1050% 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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    10 of 10

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

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $235,107 spent. PERFORMED 20 CARDIAC CATHETERIZATON TO ALEVIATE CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS IN CHILDREN AT CARDIAC CENTRE OF ETHIOPIA, ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA. ASSISTED ON TWO CARDIAC SURGERIES IN BABIES WITH COMPLEX HEART CONDITIONS AT CARDIAC CENTRE OF ETHIOPIA, ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA. DELIVERED MUCH NEEDED INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY EQUIPMENT, SPECIFICALLY BALLOONS AND WIRES NEEDED TO PROVIDE CARE TO KIDS WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE.

Source: Form 990 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 May 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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