Ribbon for Humanity
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission as a California nonprofit public benefit corporation is to aid and to assist people in the Unitied States and around the world in disaster aid and humanitarian relief efforts as well as other reasonable charitable activities during national state of emergencies caused by natural disaster or global pandemics.It is this basic Mission that reminds our compassionate team of professionals every day of how effective and powerful we are as citizens when we come together as one in preventing and combating global pandemics or natural disasters.
- Income
- $1,032
- Spending
- $9,183
- Reserves
- 39.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 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)
- $9,183 spent. Ribbon For Humanity's homeless food distribution program in LA county is a weekly volunteer initiative (including on major holidays) that empowers middle and high school studentsoften with approved student work permitsalong with their parents to join their team. Participants collectively cook nutritious meals and prepare drinks, then deliver these care packages directly to people experiencing homelessness throughout LA County.The program offers an immersive, service-learning experience where students:Plan and prepare meals in a community kitchen environment,Engage in compassionate outreach by delivering these meals to those in need,Earn volunteer service hours (including eligibility for the Presidents Volunteer Service Award).By cooking together and engaging directly with those they serve, middle and high school volunteers not only help reduce food security but also build empathy, leadership skills, and a stronger sense of community responsibility.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 August 2025.
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 November 2012.
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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