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Onesky

EIN 95-4714047 · Berkeley, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OneSky partners with governments and communities in Asia to provide responsive care and safe learning environments so that marginalized young children can thrive.

Income
$7.2 million
Spending
$7.0 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
19
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$296,769, ceo

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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (4)
  1. $2.0 million spent. Vietnam: Since 2017, OneSky has trained independent childcare providers who provide care for the children of migrant workers working in the country's industrial zones. Further, through the Foundation's model training center, the OneSky Early Learning Center in Da Nang, OneSky provides daily care for 262 children ages 6 months to 6 years. (Expenses $ 424,288 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) HONG KONG: BEGINNING IN 2020 ONESKY BEGAN TRAINING BOTH FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVERS IN HONG KONG SAR TO HELP YOUNG CHILDREN THRIVE. THROUGH THE P. C. LEE ONESKY CENTRE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, ONESKY SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN ONE OF THE MOST ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS OF HONG KONG, BY PROVIDING PARENT-SKILLS TRAINING IN A SAFE AND EDUCATIONAL PLAY SPACE FOR LOCAL CHILDREN. THESE SERVICES ARE SUPPORTED BY ONESKY'S TRAINERS
  2. $1.5 million spent. CHINA: SINCE 1998, ONESKY HAS LED EFFORTS TO MAKE NURTURING CARE AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN LIVING IN WELFARE INSTITUTIONS WHILE ALSO TRAINING CAREGIVERS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY MIGRATION. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES TRAINING TO CAREGIVERS AND FOSTER PARENTS IN WELFARE INSTITUTIONS. ONESKY TRAINED CAREGIVERS ALSO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE AND SUPPORT TO THESE CHILDREN DURING THEIR HOSPITALIZATION, SURGERY AND RECOVERY VIA THE CHINA CARE HOMES IN BEIJING, SHANGHAI AND GUANGZHOU.
  3. $1.1 million spent. Mongolia: In 2018, OneSky began training caregivers in state run nurseries and, in 2020, expanded our work to provide family skills training and community engagement to support young children living in migrant communities through the OneSky Family Center in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, as well as through partnership with public kindergartens and local NGOs. With support from Mongolia's government, OneSky is fine-tuning and expanding our program to transform the lives of more children across low-resource ger districts. (Expenses $ 424,288 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) HONG KONG: BEGINNING IN 2020 ONESKY BEGAN TRAINING BOTH FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVERS IN HONG KONG SAR TO HELP YOUNG CHILDREN THRIVE. THROUGH THE P. C. LEE ONESKY CENTRE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, ONESKY SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN ONE OF THE MOST ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS OF HONG KONG, BY PROVIDING PARENT-SKILLS TRAINING IN A SAFE AND EDUCATIONAL PLAY SPACE FOR LOCAL CHILDREN. THESE SERVICES ARE SUPPORTED BY ONESKY'S TRAINERS
  4. $424,288 spent. HONG KONG: BEGINNING IN 2020 ONESKY BEGAN TRAINING BOTH FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVERS IN HONG KONG SAR TO HELP YOUNG CHILDREN THRIVE. THROUGH THE P. C. LEE ONESKY CENTRE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, ONESKY SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN ONE OF THE MOST ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS OF HONG KONG, BY PROVIDING PARENT-SKILLS TRAINING IN A SAFE AND EDUCATIONAL PLAY SPACE FOR LOCAL CHILDREN. THESE SERVICES ARE SUPPORTED BY ONESKY'S TRAINERS

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 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 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 March 1999.

    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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