Oculatus Philanthropies
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Oculatus Philanthropies' mission is to promote, accept, and maximize private and government support for institutions, programs, and services sponsored, to provide educational opportunities for all persons, wherever they may live, and to prudently manage, invest, and steward assets entrusted to it by donors and supporters.
- Income
- $84,761
- Spending
- $65,178
- Reserves
- 3.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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)
- $63,000 spent. In partnership with Charis, we built two Bright Future Schools near where the parents are employed, in the Sake area of Rwanda - a region known for its poverty. The two schools offer food and uniforms for the children, teacher slaries, recognizing that teachers play a critical role in the children's success and access to the English language instruction and Christian education, along with other foundational studies appropriate for thei age group. The first school was originally designed for 25 students and quickly reached capacity with nearly 50 enrolled students. The second school located a few kilometers away was built to accommodated 50 students but now enrolls 100. There are 300 more children in the community who want to attend, but cannot due to lack of space. The mayor has designated some unused property which may be deeded to the schools for eventual build out. The third school is currently under construction. Future plans involve building a durable oven in US and ship to Rwanda.
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 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 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 August 2025.
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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