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International : Development and Relief Services (Grantmaking)

Handicap International US

Taking action in situations of poverty, exclusion, conflict and disaster.

three stars

89.39

8757 Georgia Ave Suite 420
Silver Spring, MD 20910
tel: (301) 891-2138   Web Site
EIN: 55-0914744

Board Leadership
Nancy A. Kelly
President

CEO
Jeffrey A. Meer
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 89.39 three stars
  Financial 85.00 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 05/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

three stars

85.00

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 05/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 91.2%
  Administrative Expenses 4.3%
  Fundraising Expenses 4.3%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.04
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.04
  Program Expenses Growth 45.1%
  Liabilities to Assets 87.6%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Handicap International US on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Handicap International US on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Handicap International US (MD) 89.39 three stars
Human Development Foundation of North America (IL) 86.00 three stars
Child Foundation (OR) 90.89 four stars
ORPHANetwork (VA) 96.46 four stars
SOS Children's Villages-USA (DC) 86.17 three stars

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Handicap International US is one of eight national associations within the Handicap International Federation. Handicap International is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Together with local partners, we develop programs in health and rehabilitation and social and economic integration. We work with local authorities to clear landmines and other war debris and to prevent mine-related accidents through education. We respond to natural and civil disasters in order to limit serious and permanent injuries and to assist survivors' recovery. We advocate for the universal recognition of the rights of the disabled through national planning and advocacy.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,008,222
   Federated Campaigns $9,916
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $13,858,464
Total Contributions $15,876,602
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $15,876,602
   Other Revenue $1,368
TOTAL REVENUE $15,877,970
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $15,164,244
   Administrative Expenses $667,346
   Fundraising Expenses $305,377
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $16,136,967
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-258,997
   
Net Assets $614,582

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Rehabilitation $5,840,906 38.5%
Disability Rights & Inclusion $4,026,306 26.6%
Emergency $3,343,220 22.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-12 05/01/2017 89.39 three stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 89.39 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 12/01/2015 93.44 four stars
2013-12 12/22/2014 93.06 four stars
2012-12 10/01/2013 89.28 three stars
2011-12 12/20/2012 78.66 two stars
2011-12 10/01/2012 78.20 two stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 55-0914744
Name in IRS Master File HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL
NTEE Code Q30
NTEE Classification International Development, Relief Services
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date June, 2006
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012
  • December, 2011

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$108,333 0.67% Jeff Meer Executive Director
Other Salaries of Note
$39,460 0.24% Elizabeth MacNairn Former Executive Director

Handicap International US is one of eight national associations within the Handicap International Federation. Handicap International is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Together with local partners, we develop programs in health and rehabilitation and social and economic integration. We work with local authorities to clear landmines and other war debris and to prevent mine-related accidents through education. We respond to natural and civil disasters in order to limit serious and permanent injuries and to assist survivors' recovery. We advocate for the universal recognition of the rights of the disabled through national planning and advocacy.

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Handicap International US (MD) 89.39 three stars
Help the Helpless (MN) 88.01 three stars
Plan International USA (RI) 90.20 four stars
Heart for Africa (GA) 89.22 three stars
VisionTrust International (CO) 91.16 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Handicap International US
8757 Georgia Ave
Suite 420
Silver Spring, MD 20910
tel: (301) 891-2138
fax: (301) 891-9193
EIN: 55-0914744

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Board Leadership

Nancy A. Kelly
President

CEO

Jeffrey A. Meer
Executive Director

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