Love in the Name of Christ of Eastern Carver County
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
LOVE INC MOBILIZES CHURCHES AND VOLUNTEERS TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BOTH TRANSACTIONALLY AND TRANSFORMATIONALLY TO IMPROVE LIVES OF NEIGHBORS IN NEED. WE DO THIS THROUGH IDENTIFYING THE NEEDS OF NEIGHBORS AS THEY CALL IN TO OUR HELPLINE.
- Income
- $669,729
- Spending
- $630,529
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- 3.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 69%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 750
- Highest pay
- $100,956, executive dir.
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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 16% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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: 76 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $235,293 spent. In 2024, our programs provided hope for 850 households by providing basic living essentials, on average, more than $450 for each household in a year. We mobilize 30 local churches by engaging more than 12,000 volunteer hours and other resources to identify and respond to basic human needs. We create visibility and strenghten relationships with other local agencies to provide a comprehensive care experience to vulnerable families during hardship. Stability that leads to independence is seen through our popular supply event, providing diapers, mattresses, and Thanksgiving meals during the holiday as well as other ministries.
- $165,896 spent. In 2024, we supported 99 individuals who needed are repair assistance. By partnering with a local mechanic, we vetted many applicants. Some vehicles were determined to be beyound repair. But a grant from Carver County, we were able to get 99 local residents who desperately need transportation to get to work, manage childcare, attend doctor's appointments, etc. back on the road safely. Transportation, when not reliable, can create significant instability to a household. Not all public transporation options meet our residents' needs. Stewarding this grant was a privilege to see how hopeful recipients were to keep pressing forward. Literally and figuratively.
- $97,853 spent. In 2024, our helpline is where it all begins by receiving nearly 3,000 calls/emails from local residents asking for help during hard times. Our services provide compassionate and patient assistance to provide basic living essentials and/or refer residents to other service agencies in the area. Trained staff and volunteers start a relationship with hurting residents. We listen to their stories, and we provide hope when hope runs out.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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