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Karimu International Help Foundation

The organization aims to provide funds for, and help execute, completion of schools and other community projects enhancing the well-being of rural villages in the developing world.

Human Services Palm Desert, CA EIN 320227956 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Karimu International Help Foundation

Karimu envisions a world without poverty. Our mission is to partner with communities to build pathways out of poverty that enable independent and thriving rural communities in the developing world. We engage deeply with local communities and government officials to set priorities for precise projects that address these challenges. Interconnected Problems: Lack of clean water and inadequate sanitation affect the health of a community while generating other serious problems. Time spent fetching water from muddy rivers-work performed largely by children-is time lost for education. Poor education means fewer opportunities later to earn a decent income. Meager income forces a family into painful choices regarding which child's basic school costs-say, for uniforms-shall be paid. No access to financial services leaves the …

Founded
Headquarters
Palm Desert, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P80
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
1 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2008

Mission

The organization aims to provide funds for, and help execute, completion of schools and other community projects enhancing the well-being of rural villages in the developing world.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P80
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Operating countries (1)
Tanzania

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
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Common questions

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Karimu International Help Foundation is a registered human services nonprofit based in Palm Desert, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 320227956. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $998K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Karimu International Help Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Karimu International Help Foundation is located in Palm Desert, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Karimu International Help Foundation has $998K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Karimu International Help Foundation is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $998K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Karimu International Help Foundation. 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.

Karimu International Help Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Karimu envisions a world without poverty. Our mission is to partner with communities to build pathways out of poverty that enable independent and thriving rural communities in the developing world. We engage deeply with local communities and government officials to set priorities for precise projects that address these challenges. Interconnected Problems: Lack of clean water and inadequate sanitation affect the health of a community while generating other serious problems. Time spent fetching water from muddy rivers-work performed largely by children-is time lost for education. Poor education means fewer opportunities later to earn a decent income. Meager income forces a family into painful choices regarding which child's basic school costs-say, for... Karimu International Help Foundation is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Karimu International Help Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $998K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Karimu International Help Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Karimu International Help Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 320227956, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

DO
Donald Stoll
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Donald S••••
Treasurer
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Don S••••
Treasurer
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Lorraine F•••••
Director
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Marianne K•••••••••
President
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Susan H•••••••••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2024
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$1.3M revenue
FY2022
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$1.1M revenue
FY2021
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$0.9M revenue
FY2020
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$0.6M revenue
FY2019
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$0.4M revenue
FY2018
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$0.2M revenue
FY2017
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$0.2M revenue
FY2016
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$0.1M revenue
FY2015
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$0.0M revenue
FY2014
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Sources and verification

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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 - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Karimu International Help Foundation

What is Karimu International Help Foundation?
Karimu International Help Foundation is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Palm Desert, United States. Karimu envisions a world without poverty. Our mission is to partner with communities to build pathways out of poverty that enable independent and thriving rural communities in the developing world. We engage deeply with local communities and government officials to set priorities for precise projects that address these challenges. Interconnected Problems: Lack of clean water and inadequate sanitation affect the health of a community while generating other serious problems. Time spent fetching water from muddy rivers-work performed largely by children-is time lost for education. Poor education means fewer opportunities later to earn a decent income. Meager income forces a family into painful choices regarding which child's basic school costs-say, for uniforms-shall be paid. No access to financial services leaves the family without a safety net when an emergency strikes. If a family member gets sick or drought reduces its crop yield, the family may need to sell a portion of its meager assets, sinking them even deeper into poverty. Thus, the problems of the poor are interconnected. These key challenges can be addressed in many different ways. For example, health issues might be addressed by: - Increasing access to clean water - Educating the community in better health and hygiene practices - Building and supporting accessible and affordable clinics -Extending the reach and effectiveness of government or World Health Organization health protocols Sanitation issues might be addressed by: - Increasing access to clean water - Providing clean toilets in public facilities (e.g. schools and clinics) - Educating the community on the importance of hygiene - Providing handwashing facilities Education challenges may be overcome by: - Building schools with lighting and legible blackboard - Increasing the number of classrooms to increase the teacher/student ratio - Building school bathrooms that enable menstruating girls to attend classes - Providing teachers with bett
When was Karimu International Help Foundation founded?
Karimu International Help Foundation was founded in 2008.
Who leads Karimu International Help Foundation?
Donald Stoll serves as Treasurer.
Where is Karimu International Help Foundation located?
Headquartered in Palm Desert, United States.
What is Karimu International Help Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Karimu International Help Foundation trustworthy?
Karimu International Help Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Karimu International Help Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 320227956.
What is Karimu International Help Foundation's website?
http://www.karimufoundation.org