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Moussa Foundation

EIN 93-1895676 · Lansing, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceFair51 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MOUSSA FOUNDATION BELIEVES IN THE POWER OF EDUCATION AS A CATALYST FOR CHANGE. OUR MISSION IS TO UPLIFT THE VILLAGE OF DEIRMIMAS IN LEBANON AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL HUMANITARIAN AID THAT FOSTERS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • 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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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, 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. $1.3 million spent. OUR ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO AREAS NEEDY RESIDENTS IN THE FORM OF EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, AS WELL AS IMPROVEMENT OF THE REGION'S INFRASTRUCTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY.EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIPS: WE WILL BE DESIGNING, DISTRIBUTING AND PROMOTING LEARNING MATERIAL TO THE RESIDENTS ON SUBJECTS SUCH AS FIRST AID, WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT, GARDENING AND FARMING, AND ARRANGING FOR FREE TRANSPORTATION TO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE REGION. WE WILL ALSO OFFER CLASSES, SEMINARS, AND VARIOUS OTHER EVENTS GEARED TOWARD SPREADING KNOWLEDGE TO THE RESIDENTS. WE WILL ALSO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS FROM THE DEIRMIMAS REGION TO ATTEND PRIMARY SCHOOL AND COLLEGE. SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE DECIDED BY SELECTING STUDENTS WHO HAVE TOP OF THE TOP GRADES IN THEIR SCHOOL AND HAVE FINANCIAL NEED.
  2. TUTORING AND MENTORSHIP : OFFERING AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND MENTORSHIP TO ENCOURAGE ACADEMIC GROWTH AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.
  3. COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS : ORGANIZING WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION AND SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S LEARNING JOURNEY.

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 June 2024.

    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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