SAN DIEGO CA | IRS ruling year: 2017 | EIN: 82-2044193
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Organization Mission
Off-The-Grid Missions (OTG) is a Disaster Response Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) based in the United States, operating on an international level to provide hum ... (More)
Rating Information
Great
This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
Charity Navigator's ratings previously did not consider Leadership & Adaptability, Culture & Community, or Impact & Measurement. The historic rating mainly reflects a version of today’s Accountability and Finance score. More information on our previous rating methodologies can be found on our rating methodology page.
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Off-The-Grid Missions cannot currently be evaluated by our Accountability & Finance methodology due to only having 2 years of electronically-filed IRS Form 990 data.
To ensure year-to-year consistency the Encompass Rating System's Accountability & Finance beacon analyzes the three-year average of some data provided through the IRS 990.
Charity Navigator currently only has 2 years of consecutive e-filed Forms 990 from the IRS for Off-The-Grid Missions under the EIN: 82-2044193.
Before Charity Navigator can evaluate Off-The-Grid Missions, Off-The-Grid Missions will need to e-file for additional fiscal years.
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
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Salary of Key Persons - Data Available
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Angela Maria Nardolillo, President & Ceo
$77,000
Sylvie Marc-charles Weir, Director
$2,700
Kristina Miranda, Secretary
$0
Franziska Thalmann, Treasurer
$0
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2023
IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
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). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage accountability and finance data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Off-The-Grid Missions) or EIN (822044193) in the 'Search Term' field.
Impact & Measurement
Score
100
This beacon estimates the actual impact a charity has on the lives of those it serves, and determines whether it is making good use of donor resources to achieve that impact.
$5,655 total costs / 853 person-years of clean water = roughly $6.63 provides clean water to a person for a year. [2021 USD]
Program Context
Water Purification: This program distributes water purification systems to beneficiaries.
Data Time Period
1/1/20 to 12/31/20
Benchmark for Scoring
Impact scores of water purification programs are based on a W.H.O. estimate of the value of clean drinking water access in developing regions. Programs receive an Impact score of 100 if they provide a person-year of clean water at a cost of less than 75% of the estimated value of water access, and a score of 80 if they do so for less than 125% of the value. If a nonprofit reports impact but doesn't meet the benchmark for cost-effectiveness, it earns a score of 65. This program's cost to provide clean water is less than 75% of the estimated value of clean water access.
Methodology
This impact score was determined through the Water Purification methodology which is fully detailed in the Charity Navigator Guide to Ratings. Analysis conducted in 2023 by Charity Navigator using data submitted by the nonprofit, theory and evidence from scientific research studies, and public datasets.
Data Source
The nonprofit submitted data on how many purifiers it distributes and how many people a purifier serves, which we use to calculate how many person-years of clean water a nonprofit provides.
Measurement
Unscored
0% of Impact & Measurement score
Culture & Community
Score
100
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
Does your organization collect feedback (i.e., perceptions, opinions, concerns) from the people meant to ultimately benefit from your mission?
Yes
Feedback Usage
100 out of 100 points
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations
To inform the development of new programs/projects
To identify where we are less inclusive across demographic groups
To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
To understand client needs and how we can help them achieve their desired outcomes
Practices
100 out of 100 points
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people
We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible
We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us
We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.)
We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.)
We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback
Challenges
100 out of 100 points
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently
It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection
Equity Strategies™
100 out of 100 points
67% of Culture & Community score
Full Credit
Partial Credit
No Credit
Equity Strategies™ - Number of Data, Policies & Processes
100 out of 100 points
This organization's score of 100 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 14 Equity Practices.
The metric is based on the elements of the Equity Strategies™ checklist, developed by Equity in the Center™.
Leadership & Adaptability
Score
100
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission.
Off-The-Grid Missions (OTG) is a Disaster Response Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) based in the United States, operating on an international level to provide humanitarian aid to Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, DeafBlind, and DeafDisabled (DHHDBDD) individuals around the world.
Vision Statement
10 out of 10 points
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's vision.
Off-The-Grid Missions (OTG) envisions a future where disaster-stricken communities, especially those comprising Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled (DHHDBDD) individuals, receive immediate and tailored support that not only saves lives but also fosters long-term resilience. As change agents in disaster response, OTG, a deaf and women-led organization operates to bridge the gap in humanitarian aid, ensuring that no one is left behind, particularly those facing communication barriers and systemic neglect. This includes ensuring that communities receive vital information, resources, and support that are accessible, culturally sensitive, and life-saving. By challenging ableist norms and advocating for the unique needs of marginalized groups, OTG aims to create a world where everyone, regardless of ability, has equal access to assistance and opportunities for recovery.
Strategic Goals
20 out of 20 points
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: To train DHHDBDD workers fluent in sign language to aid in immediate and longterm crisis recovery.
Goal Two: To address the needs of people with hearing loss by providing lifesaving resources, medical care amidst a disaster/crisis.
Goal Three: OTG is the sole organization in the world dedicated to DHHDBDD people amidst crisis and thus aims to invest in business continuity.
Leadership
30 out of 30 points
Full Credit
Partial Credit
No Credit
Investment in Leadership Development
15 out of 15 points
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development.
Mentorship and Coaching Programs
Leadership Conferences and Networking Events
Formal Education and Certifications/Training Programs
Succession Planning
Cultural and Diversity Training
External Focus on Mobilizing Mission
15 out of 15 points
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Collaborative Engagement
Thought Leadership
Social Promotion
Civic Engagement
Public Policy Advocacy
Adaptability
30 out of 30 points
Full Credit
Partial Credit
No Credit
Adaptability Statement
30 out of 30 points
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
Strategic Planning Revisions
Organizational Restructuring
Risk Management and Planning
Operational Changes/Flexibility
Capacity Building
Technology and Digital Integration
Organizational Culture Adaptations
Evaluation and Learning Programs
Programmatic Shifts
Partnerships & Collaborations
Diversifying Funding Sources
Community Engagement, Advocacy, and Policy Engagement