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Brothers Trust USA

EIN 92-1730415 · Bryn Mawr, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Brothers Trust is organized and operated exclusively for charitable educational or scientific purposes under Sectin 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code the Code including the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under the Code.

Income
$653,440
Spending
$561,375
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 67%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 57% 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 March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 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 March 31, 2026, 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 (12)
  1. $65,000 spent. Alexs Wish is a UK based charity dedicated to eradicating Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy an aggressive form of muscular dystrophy that affects 1 in every 3,500 boys. The charity is parent-led and focuses on raising awareness funding scientific research and providing support to find a cure for this condition. Their mission is to ensure that advances in science and medicine lead to effective treatments and ultimately a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
  2. $105,400 spent. The John Foundation aims to rescue vulnerable children and young girls in India from being trafficked and provide them with a sustainable alternative through good quality education and employable skill training. Over the years children and women from various at-risk backgrounds including semi-orphans children rescued from trafficking single mothers and widows girls rescued from temple prostitution children affected by HIV AIDS and children from low income families have undergone a wide range of education and skill training programs at The John Foundation
  3. $60,000 spent. Debra the UKs national charity for people affected by epidermolysis bullosa EB. We support more than 4,000 members across the UK including over 2,000 people living with EB. Each year more than 700 members use our support services. We are here for people with inherited EB their families and carers as well as healthcare professionals and researchers. Alongside our support work we fund and drive vital medical research to improve lives. We also provide community support services for people living with acquired EB known as epidermolysis bullosa acquisita EBA
  4. $24,000 spent. ESP Inc dba Java Joy
  5. $45,000 spent. Kares 4 Kids
  6. $40,000 spent. The Campus School at Boston College
  7. $27,000 spent. Move a Mountain Mission dba Brother Andres Cafe
  8. $42,000 spent. St Francis Center
  9. $30,000 spent. New York Center for Children
  10. $56,800 spent. Lunch Bowl
  11. $41,000 spent. Cure EB
  12. $24,750 spent. The Empowerment Plan

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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 March 2026.

    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 June 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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