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Sarva Dharma Service Center Inc

EIN 22-3268230 · Farmingdale, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SARVA DHARMA SERVICE CENTER, INC. IS A NOT FOR PROFIT, TAX-EXEMPT, 501(C) (3) COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION RELYING ON VOLUNTEER EFFORTS. THE CENTER ENCOURAGES ALL PEOPLE TO COME TOGETHER WITH A COMMON PURPOSE AND TO SERVE HUMANITY WITH LOVE AND COMPASSION. SERVICES SHALL BE RENDERED TO THOSE IN NEED WITHOUT ANY DISCRIMINATION. THE CENTER SHALL USE ITS RESOURCES TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: PROVIDING AND DISTRIBUTING FOOD, CLOTHING, TOYS, EQUIPMENT TO SUPPORT LIVELIHOOD ETC; CONDUCTING FREE MEDICAL CLINICS AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING; MAKE MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS FOR RELIEF OF DISASTER STRICKEN AREAS; CONDUCT ACTIVITIES THAT BRING HARMONY AMONG ALL PEOPLE;THE CENTER SHALL USE THE BUILDING, WHEN IT IS READY, FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES THAT ALIGN WITH THE VISION.

Income
$848,190
Spending
$568,859
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
0

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.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 109% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 48 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 (5)
  1. $24,477 spent. BRUNCH BITES, FOOD PANTRY AND GROCERIES HELP FREE MEDICAL CONSULTATION WITH HEALTH SCREENING AND MEDICATION FREE DISTANCE TUTORING SERVICES FOR UNDER PRIVILEDGED HIGH SCHOOL CHILDREN FREE YOGA CLASSES
  2. $60,550 spent. GROCERIES HELP SUPPORTED BY VOLUNTEERS, MATERIAL COST
  3. COVID 19 SERVICE PROJECT CONTINUES AS GROCERIES HELP
  4. $337,336 spent. PROVIDE LUNCH FOR ALL ATTENDEES OF SOUP KITTCHEN, GENERALLY 100 PARTICIPANTS, WEEKLY, SATURDAYS.
  5. PROVIDE LUNCH FOR ALL ATTENDEES OF SOUP KITTCHEN, GENERALLY 100 PARTICIPANTS, WEEKLY, SATURDAYS.

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 October 1994.

    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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