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Worthy of Love

EIN 32-0439132 · Los Angeles, CA

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

What it says it does

Worthy of Love sponsors incredible birthday celebrations for children experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles for over 10 years.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

Reserves
10 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15
Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15
Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

Independent board
25 of 25
11 of 11 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
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.
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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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

Programs described in its return (3)

$321,567 spent. In 2025, Worthy of Love hosted 60 community birthday celebrations serving approximately 18,000 unhoused children and family members across Los Angeles County. Monthly events welcomed an average of 1,500 participants and were supported by more than 400 volunteers who helped create safe, joy-filled experiences through games, entertainment, meals, music, birthday cake, and community connection. The program focused on reducing isolation and creating moments of dignity, celebration, and belonging for families experiencing homelessness.
$17,638 spent. Other Program activities includes issuing cash grants and donating everyday basic supplies.
$4,873 spent. Worthy of Love Bakery operated from a donated commercial kitchen and focused on food preparation, volunteer engagement, and community-based culinary experiences that supported organizational outreach efforts. Volunteers participated in baking, meal preparation, packaging, and kitchen service activities while learning foundational food service and teamwork skills. Prepared items were used to support community gatherings and outreach initiatives connected to Worthy of Love programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 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 July 2015.
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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