Financial Accountability
At Nicolás Fund For Education, we are committed to financial accountability and good stewardship. We adhere to the highest standards of transparency and integrity, ensuring that every dollar is used to make a meaningful impact in the Ixil region of Guatemala.
We are proud to have earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, the Candid Platinum 2025 Badge, and to be a member in good standing of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). These achievements reflect our dedication to financial accountability and transparency.
We have earned these honors by upholding the highest standards of financial accountability and transparency, enabling us to effectively fulfill our mission of empowering Mayan youth in Guatemala’s Ixil region to break the generational cycle of poverty through Christ-centered education.
Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating
Charity Navigator’s Four-Star Rating is the highest possible rating, awarded to organizations that demonstrate strong financial health, accountability, and transparency. This rating assures donors that their contributions are being used effectively to make a meaningful impact.
Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)
The ECFA seal signifies that Nicolás Fund For Education complies with the ECFA’s high standards for financial accountability, transparency, fundraising, and board governance. This membership reflects our commitment to ethical practices and stewardship.
Candid Platinum 2025 Badge
The Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency is awarded to organizations that provide comprehensive and up-to-date information about their goals, strategies, capabilities, and results. This badge demonstrates our commitment to transparency and accountability in all aspects of our work.
Annual Reports
Form 990s
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Financial Statements
Nicolás Fund for Education Donor's Bill of Rights
When you give to the Nicolás Fund for Education: You have the right to:
- know how the Nicolás Fund for Education spends your donation
- know what the programs you support are accomplishing
- know that the Nicolás Fund for Education complies with all applicable laws and regulations
- restrict or designate your gifts to a particular project within the Nicolás Fund for Education’s mission objectives
- receive a timely and courteous response to your inquiries about finances and programs
- visit our program sites with NFE board members, see the operations, and talk personally with the Guatemalan staff
- give cheerfully without being pressured by the Nicolás Fund for Education
- obtain a copy of the Nicolás Fund for Education’s most recent annual financial statements
