Guatemala Village Health
To improve health in rural Guatemala through education, empowerment of local leaders, and development of local health providers. We provide primary health care services and health education in …
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Mobile medical clinic services provided to approximately 3000 people in rural Guatemalan villages. Approx. 12 US volunteers including doctors midlevels and nurses, provided 1300 hours of donated service. Expenses shown include medicines, room, board, and foreign contract labor for program oversight. Worked with lay health workers in Guatemala using foreign overseas contract labor to provide first aid services, ongoing care in villages with macronutrient supplements/education program for 100 babies, and nutrition/reproductive health education to 2500 women of childbearing age. Supported training programs for lay health promoters leading to their certification with the Ministry of Health, preventative dental care providing toothbrushes, toothpaste, weekly fluoride rinse to school children in 10 villages, with ongoing educational support about dental hygiene - all of …
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Mission
To improve health in rural Guatemala through education, empowerment of local leaders, and development of local health providers. We provide primary health care services and health education in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and implement public health improvement projects.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Guatemala Village Health has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 10% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGuatemala Village Health is a registered international nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 273002849. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $422K in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Guatemala Village Health's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 273002849. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Guatemala Village Health has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Guatemala Village Health is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, Guatemala Village Health has $422K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Guatemala Village Health is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(A)(iii)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $422K in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Guatemala Village Health. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Guatemala Village Health holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Mobile medical clinic services provided to approximately 3000 people in rural Guatemalan villages. Approx. 12 US volunteers including doctors midlevels and nurses, provided 1300 hours of donated service. Expenses shown include medicines, room, board, and foreign contract labor for program oversight. Worked with lay health workers in Guatemala using foreign overseas contract labor to provide first aid services, ongoing care in villages with macronutrient supplements/education program for 100 babies, and nutrition/reproductive health education to 2500 women of childbearing age. Supported training programs for lay health promoters leading to their certification with the Ministry of Health, preventative dental care providing toothbrushes, toothpaste, weekly fluoride rinse to school children in 10 villages... Guatemala Village Health is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $422K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Guatemala Village Health are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Guatemala Village Health is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 273002849, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GUATEMALA VILLAGE HEALTH is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (19)
Source: Public filings
19 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 62 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 62 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2010
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Guatemala Village Health
- What is Guatemala Village Health?
- Guatemala Village Health is a international hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(a)(iii)) based in Seattle, United States. Mobile medical clinic services provided to approximately 3000 people in rural Guatemalan villages. Approx. 12 US volunteers including doctors midlevels and nurses, provided 1300 hours of donated service. Expenses shown include medicines, room, board, and foreign contract labor for program oversight. Worked with lay health workers in Guatemala using foreign overseas contract labor to provide first aid services, ongoing care in villages with macronutrient supplements/education program for 100 babies, and nutrition/reproductive health education to 2500 women of childbearing age. Supported training programs for lay health promoters leading to their certification with the Ministry of Health, preventative dental care providing toothbrushes, toothpaste, weekly fluoride rinse to school children in 10 villages, with ongoing educational support about dental hygiene - all of these activities further our efforts to make village health improvements sustainable.
- When was Guatemala Village Health founded?
- Guatemala Village Health was founded in 2010.
- Who leads Guatemala Village Health?
- Carolyn Bain serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Guatemala Village Health located?
- Headquartered in Seattle, WA, United States.
- What is Guatemala Village Health's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Guatemala Village Health trustworthy?
- Guatemala Village Health has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Guatemala Village Health's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 273002849.
- What is Guatemala Village Health's website?
- http://www.guatemalavillagehealth.org