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Nutrition and Education International

The Organization's mission is to improve the health status of the general public living in the developing and/or war torn nations through nutritional programs and education. In particular, …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Nutrition and Education International

NEI was founded in 2003 as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization based in Pasadena, CA. NEI exists to eradicate malnutrition among Afghan women and children through the provision of sustainable, soy-based nutritional solutions.

Founded
Headquarters
Pasadena, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q31
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

The Organization's mission is to improve the health status of the general public living in the developing and/or war torn nations through nutritional programs and education. In particular, the Organization adopts indigenous agrarian programs such as soybean production and soy milk manufacturing to sustain an ongoing nutritional program for the nation. Residents are provided with counseling services to help them to obtain permanent housing, employment, and financial assistance.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 78%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
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)
$0.91
Program$0.91
91% to programs beats the peer average (78%) 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 Nutrition and Education International with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 91% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • 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
  • Its integrity score of 73 places it in the top 25% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. 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

Nutrition and Education International is a registered international nonprofit based in Pasadena, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 200352036. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $283K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Nutrition and Education International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 200352036. 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.

Nutrition and Education International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Nutrition and Education International is located in Pasadena, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, Nutrition and Education International has $283K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Nutrition and Education International 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 small organization. It has $283K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Nutrition and Education International. 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, Nutrition and Education 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.

NEI was founded in 2003 as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization based in Pasadena, CA. NEI exists to eradicate malnutrition among Afghan women and children through the provision of sustainable, soy-based nutritional solutions. Nutrition and Education International is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $283K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Nutrition and Education International are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Nutrition and Education International is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 200352036, 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
91% 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
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Steven K•••
President & CEO

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
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M 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 - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 33 officers on file
  • 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 · 2003
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Nutrition and Education International

What is Nutrition and Education International?
Nutrition and Education International is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pasadena, United States. NEI was founded in 2003 as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization based in Pasadena, CA. NEI exists to eradicate malnutrition among Afghan women and children through the provision of sustainable, soy-based nutritional solutions.
When was Nutrition and Education International founded?
Nutrition and Education International was founded in 2003.
Who leads Nutrition and Education International?
Steven Kwon serves as President & CEO.
Where is Nutrition and Education International located?
Headquartered in Pasadena, CA, United States.
What is Nutrition and Education International's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Nutrition and Education International trustworthy?
Nutrition and Education International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Nutrition and Education International's registration number?
IRS EIN: 200352036.
What is Nutrition and Education International's website?
http://www.neifoundation.org