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My Brothers Keeper International

MY BROTHER'S KEEPER INTERNATIONAL (MBKI) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN RELIEF TO PEOPLE IN CRISIS IN ISRAEL, THE UNITED STATES AND DISASTER AREAS …

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70
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About My Brothers Keeper International

Provision of humanitarian relief in the form of hot lunches for schools, support for early education projects and civilian safety projects to people living in israel.

Founded
Headquarters
Nolensville, TN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2006

Mission

My brother's keeper international (mbki) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide humanitarian relief to people in crisis in israel, the united states and disaster areas around the world. MbkI will coordinate with local municipalities, schools, and community organizations to deliver resources, school and community-based programs and civilian safety projects.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 80%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 30.81%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 27.1% of total expenses ($44,534 of $164,177).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.97
Program$0.97
100% to programs beats the peer average (80%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show My Brothers Keeper International with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 70 places it in the top 25% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

My Brothers Keeper International is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Nolensville, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 203279244. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $145K in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

My Brothers Keeper International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 203279244. 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.

My Brothers Keeper International 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. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

My Brothers Keeper International is located in Nolensville, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years. Its registered address is P O Box 331293, Nashville, TN 372037512, United States.

Based on official tax filings, My Brothers Keeper International has $145K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

My Brothers Keeper International is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 $145K in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for My Brothers Keeper International. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, My Brothers Keeper International 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Provision of humanitarian relief in the form of hot lunches for schools, support for early education projects and civilian safety projects to people living in israel. My Brothers Keeper International is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $145K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to My Brothers Keeper International are generally tax-deductible in the United States. My Brothers Keeper International is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 203279244, 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
100% 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

LY
Lynette G•••••
SECRETARY

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M 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 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 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 - 27 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · 27 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 · 2005
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about My Brothers Keeper International

What is My Brothers Keeper International?
My Brothers Keeper International is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Nolensville, United States. Provision of humanitarian relief in the form of hot lunches for schools, support for early education projects and civilian safety projects to people living in israel.
When was My Brothers Keeper International founded?
My Brothers Keeper International was founded in 2005.
Who leads My Brothers Keeper International?
Lynette Gelman serves as SECRETARY.
Where is My Brothers Keeper International located?
Headquartered in Nolensville, TN, United States.
What is My Brothers Keeper International's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is My Brothers Keeper International trustworthy?
My Brothers Keeper International 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 My Brothers Keeper International's registration number?
IRS EIN: 203279244.
What is My Brothers Keeper International's website?
https://www.mbki.org