Mozell Sanders Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Feeding over 40,000 individuals at Thanksgiving delivering hot meals and commodities throughout the years to 200 locations while providing for a monthly food and commodity give away
- Income
- $388,022
- Spending
- $313,381
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 8.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 90%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 200
- Highest pay
- $63,248, coo 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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 19% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 87% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 45 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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)
- $158,694 spent. Our foundation runs three key programs to help feed those in need throughout the year. Every month we host a community giveaway at the church distributing an average of 30,000 pounds of groceries personal hygiene items and household cleaning products to individuals and families. During the Thanksgiving holiday we provide between 15,000 to 20,000 hot meals to those who are hungry offering not only food but also a sense of community and support. At Christmas we focus on seniors by delivering food baskets to 3-4 senior living sites and community centers ensuring they receive groceries and feel appreciated during the festive season. These programs are vital to our mission of combating hunger and supporting our community.
- $5,300 spent. We empower youth and adults by offering scholarships aimed at fostering education and professional development. Each year we select high school students or individuals working in critical professions that provide essential services to the community. These scholarships are designed to support their continued growth helping them achieve their educational and career goals while making a positive impact on the community.
- $149,387 spent. The LFPA program provides vital nutritional support to school-age children at Matchbook Learning at Wendell Phillips 63 by offering breakfast packs and dinner meals. This initiative ensures that students receive the nourishment they need to thrive both academically and physically addressing food insecurity and promoting overall well-being within the school community.and
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1998.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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