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Tandem Fund Inc

EIN 99-4252659 · Old Greenwich, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TANDEM FUND IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES, INCLUDING THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, AND PROMOTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN UNDERSERVED RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO DESIGN, FUND, AND IMPLEMENT SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS THAT EXPAND ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER, SANITATION, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE SERVICES.

Income
$139,204
Spending
$158,140
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

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

Financial health

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (3)
  1. IN 2025, THE ORGANIZATION ISSUED A $28,500 GRANT TO DIRECTLY FUND ONE LATRINE BLOCK, ONE HAND WASHING STATION AND VARIOUS INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES TO THE HEALTH CENTER AND SCHOOL CLASSROOMS THROUGH PLANTING FOR HOPE UGANDA. PLANTING FOR HOPE UGANDA'S MISSION IS TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY OF KITITI TO DEVELOP A SELF-SUPPORTING AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. THE GRANT DIRECTLY FURTHERS THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE OF WORKING WITH AREA PARTNERS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE ACCESS TO CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
  2. IN 2025, THE ORGANIZATION ISSUED A $35,147 GRANT TO DIRECTLY FUND A DEEP WATER WELL, AN ELECTRIC PUMP, TWO HAND WASHING STATIONS, THE ACQUISITION OF FARMLAND (APPROX. 0.5 ACRES), AND THE FOUNDATION FOR A VOCATIONAL SCHOOL THROUGH PLANTING FOR HOPE UGANDA. PLANTING FOR HOPE UGANDA'S MISSION IS TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY OF KITITI TO DEVELOP A SELF-SUPPORTING AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. THE GRANT DIRECTLY FURTHERS THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE OF WORKING WITH AREA PARTNERS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE ACCESS TO CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
  3. IN 2025, THE ORGANIZATION ISSUED A $27,000 GRANT TO DIRECTLY FUND THE BUILDING OF 'PROGRAMME SEKOLY: KARINORO PRIMARY SCHOOL' A PRIMARY SCHOOL WITH WASH FACILITIES AND A WATER HARVESTING SYSTEM THROUGH SEED MADAGASCAR. SEED MADAGASCAR'S MISSION IS WORKING TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATION, AND DEVELOPMENT GOALS ACROSS SOUTHEAST MADAGASCAR. THESE GRANTS FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE OF EXPANDING ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE BY PARTNERING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO EMPOWER RURAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 November 6, 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 May 2025.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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