Is 100 Humanitarians a registered nonprofit?
Yes. 100 Humanitarians International is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization recognized by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. The EIN is 82-1048388. All donations from U.S. taxpayers are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
You can verify this independently on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. We are also listed on the major independent nonprofit databases: Candid/GuideStar, Charity Navigator, GreatNonprofits, and ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer, where the raw Form 990 filings are posted.
Where does the money actually go?
Every donation funds a measurable, family-level outcome on the ground in Kenya:
- $25 — one Garden Tower that feeds a family.
- $150 — clean water for a household via a rainwater tank or protected spring.
- $500 — sponsors a student for a semester (uniform, books, school fees).
- $25,000 — transforms a community: integrated water + food + education + health support for 1,000 families.
Annual financials are filed with the IRS and posted at mission.100humanitarians.org/financials.
Who runs 100 Humanitarians?
Founder Heidi Totten launched 100 Humanitarians in 2015 after years of humanitarian work in East Africa. The organization is governed by a U.S. board of directors and led day-to-day by a small executive team in the U.S. and a Kenyan leadership team on the ground.
Executive Team
- Heidi Totten — Executive Director
- Ellen Hollingworth — Executive Assistant
Kenya Leadership
- Moses Masoi — Emparnat Cultural Centre & Expedition Director
- Anita Byegon — Programs Director
- Christine Khamasi — Women's Director
- Fred Njapit — Maasai Mara Director
The full board roster is published at mission.100humanitarians.org/board.
What does 100 Humanitarians actually do in Kenya?
Four integrated programs, all designed around dignity and long-term community partnership:
- Garden Towers — vertical food gardens; one tower feeds a family year-round.
- Clean Water — 5,000-liter rainwater tanks, protected springs, and HopeSaCs (thermal cookers that save water and fuel).
- Education — student sponsorships, teacher support, and school infrastructure across rural schools.
- Health & HopeKits — reusable hygiene supplies that remove the period-poverty barrier keeping girls home from school.
How does 100 Humanitarians compare on a transparency checklist?
- ✅ 501(c)(3) status — yes, EIN 82-1048388
- ✅ Public financials — yes, posted online
- ✅ Named local leaders in-country — yes, 12+ community directors
- ✅ Years in the same communities — 10+
- ✅ Measurable program outcomes — Garden Towers, tanks, HopeKits, sponsorships counted publicly
- ✅ Independent board of directors — yes
- ✅ No orphanage tourism — confirmed; no children's-home placements
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