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Engineers Without Borders - USA

CharityWatch rating issued
October 2026

A-
CharityWatch Rating
Our independent rating based
on a number of factors.
 
78%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$12
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.
Ratings & Metrics

Contact Information

Engineers Without Borders - USA
1031 33rd Street
Denver, CO 80205

Other Names

None

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.ewb-usa.org

Stated Mission

Partner with communities and develop leaders to build a better world.

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Ratings & Metrics

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 12/31/2025

Program Percentage: 78%

The percentage of Engineers Without Borders - USA's cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$9,400,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $12

How many dollars Engineers Without Borders - USA spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$8,000,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

0% to 24%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
Engineers Without Borders-USA, Inc. Audited Financial Statements 84-1589324
Engineers Without Borders-USA, Inc. IRS Form 990 84-1589324
Entity: Engineers Without Borders-USA, Inc.
Document Type: Audited Financial Statements
Tax ID: 84-1589324
Entity: Engineers Without Borders-USA, Inc.
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 84-1589324

Governance & Transparency

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CharityWatch evaluates certain criteria related to a charity's Governance and Transparency. Donors may want to consider a charity's willingness to be open and transparent with CharityWatch to be a good litmus test for determining its commitment to public accountability.
Engineers Without Borders - USA
meets governance benchmarks.
 
Engineers Without Borders - USA
does not meet transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy

Top Salaries

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  Name Title Compensation
1 Boris Martin CEO $261,385
2 Melissa Montgomery CPO $198,276
3 Regina Kolc CFO $195,121
1
Name: Boris Martin
Title: CEO
Compensation: $261,385
2
Name: Melissa Montgomery
Title: CPO
Compensation: $198,276
3
Name: Regina Kolc
Title: CFO
Compensation: $195,121

Analysts' Notes

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