Enlevo
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ENLEVO'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO RAISE FUNDS AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ENLEVO GUATEMALA, A REGISTERED NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO) BASED IN GUATEMALA. ALL PROGRAM-RELATED EXPENDITURES AND DONATIONS MADE BY ENLEVO US ARE USED TO FUND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES CARRIED OUT BY ENLEVO GUATEMALA. THESE INITIATIVES INCLUDE COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECTS FOCUSED ON EDUCATION, HEALTH, FOOD SECURITY, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN RURAL INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES. ENLEVO EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES IN EXTREME POVERTY TO BREAK FREE FROM LIMITING MINDSETS BY FOSTERING PERSONAL GROWTH, EDUCATION, CLEAN/SAFE LIVING CONDITIONS, AND SUSTAINABLE OPPORTUNITIES.
- Income
- $129,222
- Spending
- $130,672
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 39% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (5)
- $50,000 spent. ABACA FIBER & ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE: STRENGTHENED THE ABACA FIBER INITIATIVE WITH OVER 150 INDIGENOUS FAMILIES. PROVIDED TECHNICAL GUIDANCE ON SOIL MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE CULTIVATION. SECURED A DEDICATED PURCHASING PARTNER FOR FUTURE HARVESTS, ENSURING LONG-TERM MARKET ACCESS AND ECONOMIC STABILITY.
- $40,000 spent. SUSTAINABLE LIVES PROGRAM: EXPANDED A GOAL-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GUIDING FAMILIES TOWARD MEASURABLE OUTCOMES IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY. UTILIZED VISUAL ASSESSMENTS TO TRACK VILLAGE-WIDE PROGRESS AND IMPROVEMENTS IN SELF-RELIANCE AND COLLECTIVE MOTIVATION.
- $11,000 spent. DUAL-GENERATION PRESCHOOL & LITERACY PROJECT: IMPLEMENTED AN INTEGRATED EDUCATION MODEL REQUIRING MOTHERS TO ATTEND CLASSES ALONGSIDE THEIR CHILDREN. THIS APPROACH ADDRESSES ADULT LITERACY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SIMULTANEOUSLY TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY WITHIN THE HOME.
- $29,672 spent. HEALTH & NUTRITION: EXPANDED THE FOOD FOREST INITIATIVE WITH PERMACULTURE TRAINING AND CROP DIVERSIFICATION. DISTRIBUTED WATER FILTRATION SYSTEMS AND PROVIDED EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPORT. VOCATIONAL & INFRASTRUCTURE: MANAGED THE "MODEL HOME" INITIATIVE, PROVIDING TRAINING IN HOME IMPROVEMENT AND SANITATION. TRAINED LOCAL WOMEN IN ARTISANAL CHOCOLATE PRODUCTION FOR SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME. EDUCATION & VOLUNTEERS: CONDUCTED QEQCHI LITERACY PROGRAMS AND DISTRIBUTED BILINGUAL STORYBOOKS. FACILITATED SERVICE PROJECTS FOR 100+ VOLUNTEERS, INCLUDING BUILDING A COMMUNITY CENTER AND SCHOOL PAINTING.
- HEALTH & NUTRITION: EXPANDED THE FOOD FOREST INITIATIVE WITH PERMACULTURE TRAINING AND CROP DIVERSIFICATION. DISTRIBUTED WATER FILTRATION SYSTEMS AND PROVIDED EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPORT. VOCATIONAL & INFRASTRUCTURE: MANAGED THE "MODEL HOME" INITIATIVE, PROVIDING TRAINING IN HOME IMPROVEMENT AND SANITATION. TRAINED LOCAL WOMEN IN ARTISANAL CHOCOLATE PRODUCTION FOR SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME. EDUCATION & VOLUNTEERS: CONDUCTED QEQCHI LITERACY PROGRAMS AND DISTRIBUTED BILINGUAL STORYBOOKS. FACILITATED SERVICE PROJECTS FOR 100+ VOLUNTEERS, INCLUDING BUILDING A COMMUNITY CENTER AND SCHOOL PAINTING.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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