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Santa Verena Charity Inc

EIN 95-4719735 · Anaheim, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

See detailed explanation in Schedule O attached as stated in the Articles of Incorporation.

Income
$10.4 million
Spending
$10.9 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
8.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 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 (5)
  1. $3.6 million spent. Christian Family Sponsorship CFS This program provides regular financial support to families in need in Egypt. The service is available to the poorest of the poor and it helps to provide families with the access to meet their basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, health and education. It pairs up a Christian family in Egypt with a donor from the United States based on their level of need. The donor commits to making monthly payments to meet these needs. The program undergoes periodic assessments to help make decisions on the eligibility of beneficiary families and to follow up on their progress.
  2. $3.3 million spent. 1- Good Samaritan - This is a small loan funding program that is intended to help individuals and families in Egypt to start small businesses in order to secure a steady income. Borrowers apply for small non-interest bearing loans. Their proposals are then evaluated, and successful applicants receive the loan. They are usually granted a short grace period before they start to repay their loans. Repaid premiums circulate into a revolving fund to create opportunities for others. 2- Diocesan Development Projects These are community development projects that are implemented in partnership with local dioceses. The supported projects are targeted toward the eradication of poverty in certain areas. The projects maintain a broad diversity of purposes and cover numerous areas of development such as provision of clean water, vocational training, health care, education, orphanages, day care centers, child care programs, disability centers, youth centers, life skills training, etc.
  3. $1.9 million spent. AGAPE Love Program This program is designed to respond to the needs of individuals and families in crisis situations. The program is mainly focused on Egypt to help the poorest families and individuals in cases of violence, illness, medical treatments such as kidney transplants and surgeries, housing, paying for marriage expenses, education, etc.
  4. Program Service Expenses 298,710, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 International Mission Activities - The programs philosophy depends on offering overseas voluntary service to needy communities. On one hand, the served dioceses benefit from the youth manpower support and on the other hand, the program help serving participants to enrich their life experience and get the exposure to different culture. Among the countries who received this service are Mexico, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Fiji, Ethiopia, and Egypt. The program covers many aspects e.g. health, education, child care, life skills, English language etc. After returning home, participating youth follow up on the seeds they have implanted during their mission.
  5. Program Service Expenses 1,696,770, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Entertaining the Angel Program U.S.

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 March 2000.

    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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