Prevail
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Prevail provides humanitarian aid and medical support in conflict zones with a primary focus on Ukraine Our work includes mine risk education training and awareness emergency medical care casualty stabilization and evacuation We operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes serving civilians and at-risk populations affected by armed conflict
- Income
- $78,845
- Spending
- $68,462
- Reserves
- 1.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 94%
- Highest pay
- $6,000, cofounder vice chair treasurer
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- Prevail operates exclusively in Ukraine providing humanitarian and medical services in conflict-affected regions Our primary programs in 2024 focused on mine risk education frontline medical support casualty stabilization and evacuation Throughout the year Prevail conducted over 100 mine risk education sessions targeting civilians aid workers and local responders These sessions were designed to reduce injuries and fatalities caused by unexploded ordnance and landminesan ongoing and severe threat across both active and recently liberated areas of Ukraine Our medical teams provided point-of-injury care trauma stabilization and safe evacuation for individuals wounded in conflict zones In 2024 Prevail treated and transported over 500 patients many of whom were in remote or severely under-resourced locations We also trained local medics and responders in trauma care contributing to long-term community capacity and resilience Donations directly supported the operation of our ambulances covered housing food and travel needs for volunteers funded vehicle maintenance mine risk awareness posters and fuel and allowed us to remain agile and present in high-risk environments Every dollar was used to support life-saving interventions and sustain our field operations Prevail operates with a lean core team and collaborates closely with Ukrainian partners and other NGOs Despite logistical and security challenges we maintained a consistent presence in high-need areas prioritizing rapid response sustainability and the protection of civilian lives All activities are conducted exclusively for charitable and educational purposes in alignment with our 501c3 mission
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.
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 March 2024.
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 October 21, 2026.
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