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Gifts of Love Inc

EIN 06-1309318 · Avon, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GIFTS OF LOVE HELPS MEET THE BASIC NEED OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE GREATER HARTFORD AREA EXPERIENCING A SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL CRISIS SO THEY CAN RETURN TO SELF SUFFICIENCY.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
53%
Reserves
9.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
8
Volunteers
231
Highest pay
$92,607, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    53% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    0 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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. $536,560 spent. BASIC NEEDS SERVICES - CLIENTS PERSONALLY CHOOSE FROM A SELECTION OF MEAT, FRESH SEASONAL PRODUCE, BAKED GOODS, NON-PERISHABLE FOODS, PAPER GOODS AND PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS ONCE PER MONTH. CLIENTS CAN ALSO CHOOSE IN-SEASON CLOTHING FOR THEIR ENTIRE FAMILY, AS WELL AS BED LINENS, TOWELS, CURTAINS, POTS, PANS, DISHES AND SMALL APPLIANCES. BASIC NEEDS PROGRAM SERVICES ALSO INCLUDES THE WEEKEND BACKPACK AND RETAIL RESCUE PROGRAMS. WEEKEND BACKPACK PROGRAM: FILLS BACKPACKS WITH EASY-TO-PREPARE MEALS, SNACKS, AND DRINKS TO STUDENTS RECEIVING FREE OR REDUCED COST LUNCH TO HELP FEED THE FAMILY THROUGH THE WEEKEND. STUDENTS RECEIVE THEIR BAGS FROM THEIR SCHOOLS, OR PARENTS PICK UP IN OUR AVON OFFICE, ON FRIDAYS. BAGS ARE FILLED WITH FOODS OBTAINED FROM FOODSHARE. ALLERGIES ARE ADDRESSED AND BAGS ARE CHECKED REGULARLY BEFORE THEY GO OUT TO THE SCHOOLS.RETAIL RESCUE PROGRAM: GIFTS OF LOVE AND A CREW OF VOLUNTEERS PICK UP FOOD "RESCUED" FROM LOCAL SUPERMARKETS THAT OTHERWISE WOULD BE DISCARDED. PARTICIPATING STORES INCLUDE FITZGERALD'S, BIG Y, SHOP RITE, STOP AND SHOP, FRESH MARKET, AVON PRIME MEATS, AND WHOLE FOODS. FOOD IS PICKED UP AT EACH LOCATION ONCE OR TWICE WEEK. RESCUED FOOD IS MADE AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS AT THEIR REGULAR VISITS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 February 1991.

    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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