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Bread for Life Inc

EIN 06-1232902 · Southington, CT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF BREAD FOR LIFE IS TO PROVIDE FOOD, FELLOWSHIP AND A SENSE OF DIGNITY TO THOSE IN NEED. WE RELY ON THE GENEROSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY TO HELP US FULFILL OUR MISSION THAT NO ONE GOES HUNGRY IN OUR TOWN. OUR VISION IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING MEALS SERVED DAILY IN OUR KITCHEN, DELIVERED WITHIN OUR SENIOR COMMUNITY AND ALSO TO OUR HOME-BOUND CITIZENS, AND TO CHILDREN IN THE SUMMER. BREAD FOR LIFE STRIVES TO HELP OUR CLIENTS WITH THEIR PERSONAL NEEDS THROUGH REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE AGENCIES. WE ALSO ARE A VOICE TO EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY ON HUNGER AND POVERTY.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$667,611
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
33.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
17
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$88,555, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 78% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $602,427 spent. LUNCH PROGRAM--HOT MEALS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AT BREAD FOR LIFE AT NOON DAILY, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. WE ARE LOCATED AT 31 VERMONT AVENUE IN SOUTHINGTON, CT. MEAL DELIVERY--BREAD FOR LIFE PROVIDES HOT LUNCH WEEKDAYS TO HOMEBOUND RESIDENTS WHO QUALIFY IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE ALSO DELIVER GROCERIES ON FRIDAY FOR WEEKEND MEALS TO THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES. MOBILE FOOD PANTRY--BREAD FOR LIFE VISITS SOUTHINGTON'S MOST ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED NEIGHBORHOODS BRINGING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DIRECTLY TO THE PEOPLE WHO NEED IT THE MOST. SENIOR SERVICES--WE SERVE A GROUP LUNCH WEEKLY TO ALL RESIDENTS OF SOUTHINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMUNITIES AND SECTION 8 HOUSING. THESE GROUP LUNCHES GIVE SENIORS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE A MEAL IN COMMUNITY EACH WEEK. FUEL FOR SCHOOL--WE PROVIDE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVED SNACKS TO STUDENTS IN SOUTHINGTON MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS WHO NEED A BOOST TO GET THROUGH THE DAY. CHILDREN'S SUMMER PROGRAM--BREAD FOR LIFE PROVIDE A LUNCH PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS AND TO CHILDREN WHO RECEIVE FREE OR REDUCED HOT LUNCH DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. LUNCH PROGRAM--HOT MEALS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AT BREAD FOR LIFE AT NOON DAILY, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. WE ARE LOCATED AT 31 VERMONT AVENUE IN SOUTHINGTON, CT. MEAL DELIVERY--BREAD FOR LIFE PROVIDES HOT LUNCH WEEKDAYS TO HOMEBOUND RESIDENTS WHO QUALIFY IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE ALSO DELIVER GROCERIES ON FRIDAY FOR WEEKEND MEALS TO THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES. MOBILE FOOD PANTRY--BREAD FOR LIFE VISITS SOUTHINGTON'S MOST ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED NEIGHBORHOODS BRINGING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DIRECTLY TO THE PEOPLE WHO NEED IT THE MOST. SENIOR SERVICES--WE SERVE A GROUP LUNCH WEEKLY TO ALL RESIDENTS OF SOUTHINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMUNITIES AND SECTION 8 HOUSING. THESE GROUP LUNCHES GIVE SENIORS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE A MEAL IN COMMUNITY EACH WEEK. FUEL FOR SCHOOL--WE PROVIDE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVED SNACKS TO STUDENTS IN SOUTHINGTON MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS WHO NEED A BOOST TO GET THROUGH THE DAY. CHILDREN'S SUMMER PROGRAM--BREAD FOR LIFE PROVIDE A LUNCH PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS AND TO CHILDREN WHO RECEIVE FREE OR REDUCED HOT LUNCH DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1990.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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