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Friends of the Orphans

We are dedicated to transforming the lives of orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children.

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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Friends of the Orphans

NPH USA is dedicated to improving the lives of orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children through the support of the Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos (NPH, Spanish for "Our Little Brothers and Sisters") network of homes in Latin America and the Caribbean. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that has been supporting NPH homes for 40 years. As NPH's US partner organization, our work provides financial and volunteer support through individual contributions, sponsorships, foundation and corporation support, events, recruitment and awareness. NPH USA has been awarded 4 STARS by Charity Navigator and meets all 20 of the Better Business Bureau's standards for charity accountability. NPH transforms the lives of orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children by creating families for life through values of unconditional …

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q330
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large
Operating in
9 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

We are dedicated to transforming the lives of orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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Operating countries (9)
Bolivia Dominican Republic El Salvador Guatemala Haiti Honduras Mexico Nicaragua Peru

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.46%
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)
$0.72
Program$0.72

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Friends of the Orphans has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 81% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

Friends of the Orphans is a registered international nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 651229309. 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 $16M in annual revenue. 107 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Friends of the Orphans's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 651229309. 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.

Friends of the Orphans 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Friends of the Orphans is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, Friends of the Orphans has $16M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Friends of the Orphans is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $16M in annual revenue. The organization has 107 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Friends of the Orphans. 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, Friends of the Orphans 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 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.

NPH USA is dedicated to improving the lives of orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children through the support of the Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos (NPH, Spanish for "Our Little Brothers and Sisters") network of homes in Latin America and the Caribbean. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that has been supporting NPH homes for 40 years. As NPH's US partner organization, our work provides financial and volunteer support through individual contributions, sponsorships, foundation and corporation support, events, recruitment and awareness. NPH USA has been awarded 4 STARS by Charity Navigator and meets all 20 of the Better Business Bureau's standards for charity accountability. NPH transforms the lives of orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged... Friends of the Orphans is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $16M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Friends of the Orphans are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of the Orphans is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 651229309, 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
$10M-$100M
72% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
45

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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John D•••••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$16.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$19.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$18.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$16.7M revenue
FY2021
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 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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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 - 107 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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 · 107 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 · 2004
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Friends of the Orphans

What is Friends of the Orphans?
Friends of the Orphans is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. NPH USA is dedicated to improving the lives of orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children through the support of the Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos (NPH, Spanish for "Our Little Brothers and Sisters") network of homes in Latin America and the Caribbean. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that has been supporting NPH homes for 40 years. As NPH's US partner organization, our work provides financial and volunteer support through individual contributions, sponsorships, foundation and corporation support, events, recruitment and awareness. NPH USA has been awarded 4 STARS by Charity Navigator and meets all 20 of the Better Business Bureau's standards for charity accountability. NPH transforms the lives of orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children by creating families for life through values of unconditional love, shared responsibility and education. Children receive health care, an education, clothing, food and most importantly, grow up in a safe home environment. NPH is more than an orphanage - it is a home, a loving community and an opportunity for the children to become self-sufficient adults. This enables children to transcend poverty and grow into caring and productive members of their communities. NPH has been serving children since 1954 when a young boy entered a church in Cuernavaca, Mexico, and took money from the collection box because he was hungry. He was arrested and due to receive a harsh sentence for his crime. The newly ordained priest of the church, Father William B. Wasson, asked the court to show mercy. He asked the judge for custody of the boy so that he could provide a home for him. The judge accepted and continued to send boys to Father Wasson. By the end of the year, 32 boys were in his care and NPH was born. Additional homes were subsequently opened in Honduras (1985), Haiti (1987), Nicaragua (1995), Guatemala (1996), El Salvador (1999), Dominican Republic (2002), Peru (2004) and Bolivia (2005). Since its founding, NPH h
When was Friends of the Orphans founded?
Friends of the Orphans was founded in 2004.
Who leads Friends of the Orphans?
John Deinhart serves as CEO.
Where is Friends of the Orphans located?
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States. The charity operates in 9 countries.
What is Friends of the Orphans's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
Is Friends of the Orphans trustworthy?
Friends of the Orphans 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 Friends of the Orphans's registration number?
IRS EIN: 651229309.
What is Friends of the Orphans's website?
http://nphusa.org