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Amistad International

EIN 94-2737593 · Auburn, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Amistad International helps with humanitarian, self-help, and educational programs for impoverished communities. We strive to empower people, helping to develop the skills and knowledge needed for sustenance of life, promotion of health and preservation of cultural identity.

Income
$423,795
Spending
$480,959
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
12.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
1
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$12,000, executive direc

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 December 31, 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 (12)
  1. $172,110 spent. HAITI - NELSON FUND:HAITI ADVENTIST HOSPITAL ORTHOPEDIC AND DENTAL CLINIC SUPPORT, WHICH INCLUDED PURCHASE OF HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT, PHYSICIAN AND DENTIST HONORARIUMS, SUBSIDIZING INDIGENT PATIENT SERVICES, PURCHASE OF MEDICINES, AND SHIPMENT COSTS FOR A CONTAINER OF HOSPITAL SUPPLIES.
  2. $57,704 spent. KENYA - COMMUNITY INITIATIVES FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT (CIFORD):WE SUPPORTED PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG WOMEN: LEADERSHIP SEMINAR, WORKSHOPS FOR GIRLS' HEALTH, SELF-CONFIDENCE AND PREGNANCY AVOIDANCE. GIRLS LEADERSHIP, ANTI-FGM FOR GIRLS, AND BOYS FOR CHANGE, A PROGRAM TO DETER MALE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND TO ENCOURAGE THE BOYS TO STAY IN SCHOOL.OVER THE 2025 EASTER HOLIDAYS, CIFORD HELD FIVE HEALTH SEMINARS FOR 511 GIRLS GIVING THEM INSTRUCTION ON FEMALE HEALTH, STAYING IN SCHOOL, AVOIDING EARLY MARRIAGE, STDS, AND BUILDING SELF-CONFIDENCE. AMISTAD PROVIDED 141 BEDS AND MATTRESSES FOR THE NEW CIFORD COMMUNITY TRAINING CENTER.
  3. $57,000 spent. ZIMBABWE - KUDA VANA CHILDREN'S HOME, MUTARE:PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR THE HOME OF 50 ON-CAMPUS ORPHANS, PLUS 20 OLDER CHILDREN IN OTHER PROGRAMS. THE MAIN CAMPUS HAS FIVE HOMES AND AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR ABOUT 50 CHILDREN. THE OLDER CHILDREN LIVE ON A SECOND KVP CAMPUS (BUHERA CAMPUS NEAR HARARE) SO THAT THEY CAN ATTEND HIGH SCHOOLS. THERE ARE ACTIVE ADOPTION AND FOSTERING PROGRAMS PLACING CHILDREN WITH ZIMBABWEAN FAMILIES.
  4. $54,130 spent. MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT GRANTS AND PROGRAM COSTS
  5. $25,400 spent. MEXICO - HUICHOL SIERRA:BUILDING THE STRUCTURE FOR THE LOS HERMITANOS TRADE SCHOOL.
  6. $23,056 spent. DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO:SUPPORT OF REFUGEE CAMP AGRICULTURE/FARMING AND GARDENING PROGRAM FOR UPCOMING OF AMANI VILLAGE (A PEACE VILLAGE) PROGRAM LED BY REBUILDERS INC. (LES REBATISSEURS).
  7. $21,908 spent. KENYA - GROW BIOINTENSIVE AGRICULTURE CENTRE/KENYA (G-BIACK):IN 2025, GROW BIOINTENSIVE AGRICULTURE CENTRE/KENYA (G-BIACK) WAS ABLE TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL LAND FOR THEIR TEACHING FARM WITH THE HELP OF A $5,000 GRANT FROM AMISTAD. THE NEW PARCEL ADJACENT TO THEIR CURRENT FARM EXPANDS THEIR AGRICULTURE TEACHING LAND FOR STUDENTS STUDYING COMING TO THE 18-MONTH PROGRAM.AMISTAD ALSO PROVIDED THE SUPPORT OF G-BIACK'S TAILORING TEACHER, MOSES MBUGUA, FOR ONE YEAR AS WELL AS THE FUNDS FOR THE COMPLETION OF THEIR NEW INDIGENOUS SEED SAVINGS BUSINESS. G-BIACK IS NOW ABLE TO SAVE, STORE AND SELL SEED FOR INCOME TO SUPPORT THE AGRICULTURE SCHOOL.IN JULY AND AUGUST 2025, THE G-BIACK PROGRAM TRAINED OVER 300 FARMERS FROM DIVERSE AFRICAN REGIONS. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZED SOIL HEALTH AS THE FOUNDATION OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, EQUIPPING PARTICIPANTS WITH SKILLS IN COMPOSTING, SOIL PREPARATION, CROP ROTATION, COVER CROPPING, AND ECOLOGICAL PEST MANAGEMENT.
  8. $8,472 spent. UGANDA - UNIVERSAL LOVE ALLIANCE (ULA):AMISTAD PROVIDED A GRANT TO UNIVERSAL LOVE ALLIANCE/UGANDA (ULA) TO SUPPORT THEIR OVERHEAD. ULA PROVIDES LIFE-SAVINGS SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN, PEOPLE WITH HIV+ STATUS, AND LGBTIQ PERSONS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF THE UGANDA ANTI-HOMOSEXUALITY BILL.
  9. $8,000 spent. KENYA - MARUGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:SUPPORTED SCHOOL EXPENSES FOR TERMS I,II,III.
  10. $3,000 spent. INDIA - BUDDHA'S SMILE SCHOOL (BSS), VARANASI:BUDDHA'S SMILE SCHOOL IS A DAY CARE-5TH GRADE SCHOOL FOR 221 POOR CHILDREN. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT TOWARD SALARIES, UTILITIES, AND MEDICAL CARE.
  11. $2,650 spent. SOUTH AFRICA - LAMBANO SANCTUARY, JOHANNESBURG:THIS IS A HOSPICE FOR CHILDREN WITH HIV+ STATUS IN JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA.
  12. KENYA - VISIONARY WOMEN'S CENTRE:VISIONAY WOMEN'S CENTRE IN KENYA HAS STARTED AN ANTI-RAPE AND ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAM FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. THE PROGRAM IS NAMED "SAY NO AND BE COUNTED AND IS RUN BY KENYAN SOCIAL WORKERS AND A MARTIAL ARTS TEACHER. THIS YEAR THEY HAVE LED FOUR SIX-WEEK LONG WORKSHOPS, REACHING 235 TEEN GIRLS AND BOYS. EACH WORKSHIP COVERS TOPICS SUCH AS EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND SELF-DEFENSE. THEY ALSO TALK ABOUT THE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL CONSEQUENCES OF RAPE AND THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, TEACHERS AND COMMUNNITY IN RAPE PREVENTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 2025.

    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 November 1983.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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