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Soul Shine Guatemala Inc

EIN 92-1441660 · Osteen, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceWeak36 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission statement is to uplift the lives of vulnerable children and families in Guatemala by providing essential support to our orphanage housing 60 kids Soul Shine Village and sustaining 125 working tour horses that support the livelihoods of 350 families around the Pacaya Volcano. Soul Shine Horse Rescue Through our clinics we provide medical care food clothing and education for people and horses. We strive to strengthen communities and inspire a hopeful future of those we serve.

Income
$438,122
Spending
$400,381
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
1

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 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 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (7)
  1. $189,000 spent. Created a philanthropic tour for Pacaya Volcano Guatemala to create jobs for 125 working tour horses taking tourists to the volcano. We rotate these horses to support the families and have a sustainable tour creating jobs for the village and all the profits go to the Mayan Cowboys and their families as well as the well being and care of the 125 working horses. We do medical checks every 3 months on all horses bringing in veternarians and medicines as well as emergency service and treating for ill horses including dogs and cats. Saving horses saves families. One working tour horse supports a family of 7-10 people.
  2. $127,079 spent. We are constructing a rescue barn at Pacaya Volvcano to serve 60 + working tour horses. 1 horse supports a family of 7-10 people in tourism on the volcano. Additionally we are building classrooms for children and will offer English classes and a computer center and library serving 3 Mayan Villages. A child or adult who learns English will earn 80% more. Our focus is providing facilities and educational materials to educate the community and create more jobs.
  3. $37,753 spent. Medical Clinic for the 125 Working Tour Horses of Pacaya Volcano Guatemala. 1 working tour horse supports a family of 7-10 people. These horses take tourists to the volcano and is the only livlihood for theses families- we established a clinic for the horses for education food and medical care. Saving horses saves families. Guatemala
  4. $36,640 spent. Provided Education food and medical care every 3 months to 125 working tour horses on Pacaya Volcano serving 3 villages and 250 families. 1 working tour horse supports a family of 7-10 people taking tourists to the volcano. We help these family horses stay healthy and thrive. Saving horses saves families!
  5. $8,784 spent. Construction materials and labor for Soul Shine Village 3000sq ft clean space and learning center Construction of 2000sq ft learning play area with basketball court and 9 cement tables with for 60 orphans to eat study and play 5 toliet areas 4 showers 3 pila and clean water source for the community of 60 children $99,200
  6. $1,125 spent. Providing disaster relief for 2025 Earthquake devatating homes and communities. Providing food for families horses dogs and water. Medical assistance and transportation for Mayan Village that was devastated by the earthquake.
  7. Provided assistance in disaster relief accessing damage of fire architectural drawing for homes lost and fundraising to rebuild with construction materials.

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 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 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 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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