Highway to Destiny
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Highway To Destiny (HTD) is committed to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness in St. Louis by providing essential resources that aid in their transition to stable communities. Through programs like Drops of Love, HTD distributes food, hygiene products, clothing, and household items, ensuring access to necessities that foster dignity and stability. Beyond immediate relief, HTD collaborates with homeless facilities to promote self-sufficiency and long-term solutions. By removing barriers and providing support systems, HTD helps individuals rebuild their lives. HTD remains dedicated to expanding its territory and building partnerships. Through ongoing efforts, HTD works toward reducing homelessness and providing opportunities for the unhoused to become model citizens.
- Income
- $22,865
- Spending
- $20,700
- Reserves
- 3.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 December 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 December 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 (2)
- Highway To Destiny (HTD) has a foundational program known as the Drops of Love Program. Through this program, HTD serves 6-11 homeless facilities during the year. This year, we helped our first unhoused individual move into her own apartment. We accomplished this by providing funds for rent and other expenses. She was grateful for the services we provided because she slept in airport terminals and other places for several months.
- $2,861 spent. Highway To Destiny (HTD) secures donation items through direct purchases and community contributions. In 2025, total donations and similar amounts paid equal $10,441. Professional fees include Urban Awareness $2,150, GoDaddy for advertising services $56 and the Annual Report $10, bringing total professional fees to $2,217. Printing fees include Vista Print $30. Other expenses include Dollar Tree $119, Walmart $17 and Alliance Member Services $478, bringing total other expenses to $614. HTD remains dedicated to its mission, ensuring that individuals facing homelessness receive critical support and resources. Through community engagement and strategic partnerships, the Drops of Love Program continues to empower individuals and create pathways to self-sufficiency.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 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 2025.
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 February 2018.
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.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.