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Microfinance Opportunities Inc

Microfinance Opportunities is a global non-profit committed to understanding the economic realities of low-income and marginalized people.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Microfinance Opportunities Inc

Microfinance Opportunities is a global non-profit committed to understanding the financial realities of low-income households.

Founded
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

Microfinance Opportunities is a global non-profit committed to understanding the economic realities of low-income and marginalized people.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.64%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Microfinance Opportunities Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Cambridge, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 300075787. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $157K in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Microfinance Opportunities Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Microfinance Opportunities Inc is located in Cambridge, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.

Based on official tax filings, Microfinance Opportunities Inc has $157K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Microfinance Opportunities Inc is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $157K in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Microfinance Opportunities Inc. 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.

Microfinance Opportunities Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Microfinance Opportunities Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Microfinance Opportunities is a global non-profit committed to understanding the financial realities of low-income households. Microfinance Opportunities Inc is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.

Among education charities registered in United States: Microfinance Opportunities Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $157K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Microfinance Opportunities Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Microfinance Opportunities Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 300075787, 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

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

GU
Guy Stuart
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

DA
David L•••••
Secretary
EL
Elizabeth K••••••
Board Chair
ER
Eric B•••
President
GU
Guy S•••••
Executive Director
JA
James P•••••
Director
LA
Larry R•••
Director
MA
Mark F••••
Board member
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2020
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Microfinance Opportunities Inc This page 76 $156,708 -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Microfinance Opportunities Inc

What is Microfinance Opportunities Inc?
Microfinance Opportunities Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cambridge, United States. Microfinance Opportunities is a global non-profit committed to understanding the financial realities of low-income households.
When was Microfinance Opportunities Inc founded?
Microfinance Opportunities Inc was founded in 2002.
Who leads Microfinance Opportunities Inc?
Guy Stuart serves as Executive Director.
Where is Microfinance Opportunities Inc located?
Headquartered in Cambridge, United States.
What is Microfinance Opportunities Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Microfinance Opportunities Inc trustworthy?
Microfinance Opportunities Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Microfinance Opportunities Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 300075787.
What is Microfinance Opportunities Inc's website?
http://www.microfinanceopportunities.org