San Francisco, CA

THE FORGOTTEN INTERNATIONAL

EIN 26-1484826

International Development & Humanitarian Aid Global Development & Relief Women & girls Children & youth

Mission

The Forgotten International develops programs that alleviate poverty and the suffering associated with poverty—with special focus on women and children—through a mix of grantmaking, direct operating programs, fellowship placements, publications, and media projects. ([theforgottenintl.org](https://www.theforgottenintl.org/))

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

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About THE FORGOTTEN INTERNATIONAL

The Forgotten International is a San Francisco–based 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 26-1484826) that combines small-grant philanthropy with direct program work to assist extremely poor and often overlooked communities worldwide. ([theforgottenintl.org](https://www.theforgottenintl.org/))

Since its founding in 2007, the organization has produced the award-winning book and documentary Living on a Dollar a Day and operates fellowship and volunteer programs, donor-directed funds, and targeted grant accounts to support clinics, schools, orphanages and emergency needs. ([theforgottenintl.org](https://www.theforgottenintl.org/living-on-a-dollar-a-day-book/?utm_source=openai))

In the last 2–3 years TFI has shown active, donor-facing operations: it documents ongoing program support for the Kaziba orphanage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (program engagement since 2021) and published a 15th‑anniversary impact retrospective in 2024, indicating continued grantmaking and program activity. ([theforgottenintl.org](https://www.theforgottenintl.org/drc/?utm_source=openai))

Notable achievements

Award-winning Living on a Dollar a Day (book & film)

Authored/produced an internationally recognized book and documentary that raised awareness of extreme poverty; the book won multiple honors (including 1st Place, IPA Documentary Book) and the film has earned festival awards and wide distribution. ([theforgottenintl.org](https://www.theforgottenintl.org/living-on-a-dollar-a-day-book/?utm_source=openai))

Sustained program support in the DRC

Integrated the Kaziba orphanage into TFI’s program work beginning in 2021 and has provided sustained support (food, medical care and shelter) to approximately 50 young children there as part of its ongoing program portfolio. ([theforgottenintl.org](https://www.theforgottenintl.org/drc/?utm_source=openai))

Longstanding grantmaking and capital projects

Over 15+ years TFI has managed multiple donor-directed funds and grant programs (Medical Assistance Fund, Children’s Fund, Bridge Fund) and has supported capital projects such as clinics and school-building initiatives through its grantmaking. ([theforgottenintl.org](https://www.theforgottenintl.org/))

At a glance

Total assets: $1.1M
Annual revenue: $1.3M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 26-1484826
Location: San Francisco, CA
Website: www.theforgottenintl.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

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

Recognition

Charity Navigator: Three-Star rating with an Accountability & Finance–focused score (77%). ([charitynavigator.org](https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/261484826))

Maintains public IRS filings and Form 990 records available through nonprofit databases (EIN 26-1484826 confirmed). ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/261484826))

Media and awards recognition for its Living on a Dollar a Day project (multiple photography and documentary honors). ([theforgottenintl.org](https://www.theforgottenintl.org/living-on-a-dollar-a-day-book/?utm_source=openai))

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