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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
77/100 · 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
Size
small

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
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.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.31%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.87
Program$0.87
87% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Microfinance Opportunities Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 82% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • 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
  • It has more complete contact information than 72% of comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. 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 $326K in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Microfinance Opportunities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 300075787. 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.

Microfinance Opportunities Inc 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 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

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 $326K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. 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 an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $326K 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Microfinance Opportunities Inc 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 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.

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

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $326K 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
87% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

GU
Guy S•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Realty weakness overdone, midcap correction throws up long-term opportunities: Sandip Sabharwal - The Economic Times
Jan 2026
m.economictimes.com
40 Funding Opportunities for Agricultural Livelihoods and Rural Development - fundsforNGOs
Feb 2025
www2.fundsforngos.org
How to Use Microfinance to Support NGO-Led Social Enterprises - fundsforNGOs
Feb 2025
www2.fundsforngos.org
20 Microfinance Opportunities for Social Enterprises - fundsforNGOs
Jan 2025
www2.fundsforngos.org
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
A Brief Overview of the Regulation for Monitoring and Supervision of Microfinance Institutions - rta.af
Nov 2024
rta.af
The Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Participates in the “National Conference on Microfinance: Opportunities a
Nov 2024
rta.af
IEA prioritizing poverty reduction and job opportunities, says deputy PM - Ariana News
Nov 2024
www.ariananews.af
IEA prioritizing poverty reduction and job opportunities, says deputy PM - Ariana News
Nov 2024
www.ariananews.af
Impact of microfinance in developing economies - Herald.co.zw
May 2024
www.heraldonline.co.zw
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Students gain consulting experience in Elon Microfinance Challenge - Elon University
Apr 2021
www.elon.edu
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 25 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2002
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

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, MA, United States.
What is Microfinance Opportunities Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Microfinance Opportunities Inc trustworthy?
Microfinance Opportunities Inc 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 Microfinance Opportunities Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 300075787.
What is Microfinance Opportunities Inc's website?
http://www.microfinanceopportunities.org