New York, NY

A Leg To Stand On, Inc.

EIN 02-0594709

International Development & Humanitarian Aid Global Health & Medical Relief People with disabilities Children & youth

Mission

To transform the lives of children with limb disabilities in developing countries by providing free prosthetic limbs, orthotic devices, and appropriately fitted wheelchairs, together with follow-up clinical care, training, and community support so children can attend school and participate in family and community life.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About A Leg To Stand On, Inc.

A Leg To Stand On (ALTSO) is a New York–based 501(c)(3) organization (incorporated 2002) that delivers free mobility care—prosthetic limbs, orthotic braces, and appropriately fitted wheelchairs—to children and young adults in low-resource regions, with concentrated program work in South Asia. The organization operates clinical outreach and partner programs that include device fabrication, fitting, and longitudinal follow-up, and emphasizes educational and reintegration outcomes for patients. ALTSO maintains audited financial statements and regular IRS filings and conducts fundraising and advocacy from its New York office to support overseas clinical work.

Notable achievements

2024 Program Reach

Provided prosthetic, orthotic, and wheelchair services to 668 children and young adults in South Asia during 2024, including fittings and follow-up care that address growth and device maintenance.

Improved Educational Outcomes

Tracked patient outcomes show a high rate of school participation among treated children; as of recent reporting, roughly 71% of school‑aged patients were attending school or had graduated at their most recent follow‑up.

Sustained financial and reporting discipline

Maintained independent audited financial statements and annual IRS Form 990 filings, supporting multi‑year operational stability and the ability to scale clinical programs.

At a glance

Total assets: $984K
Annual revenue: $1.2M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 02-0594709
Location: New York, NY
Website: www.altso.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Four‑star rating (91%) from a major charity evaluator for accountability and finance.

Meets standards for charity accountability set by national charity review organizations.

Profiled and listed in major nonprofit data platforms and grantmaker directories for transparency and program reporting.

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