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Love in the Name of Christ of Yakima

EIN 38-3764282 · Yakima, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak27 out of 100GovernanceWeak21 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 28% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

The mission of Love in The Name of Christ of Yakima is to empower families to break out of poverty and live in spiritual, personal, and financial freedom by linking them with trained volunteers from a network of 26+ local churches.We mobilize local churches to help transform lives and communities in the name of Christ.

Income
$251,738
Spending
$249,263
Spent on programs
28%
Reserves
-9.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$63,609, executive dir.

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

Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 61% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    28% 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: 21 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 6 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $44,817 spent. TEAM (Training, Equipping and Mentoring) Ministry: TEAM is a comprehensive transformational program begun in 2012 that is designed to help those struggling to make ends meet. The TEAM program, which runs weekly and takes one year to complete, includes: classes on budgeting and instruction on helpful life skills; ongoing coaching from a budget mentor; help with material needs for participants; a Christian program for children through age 12. These classes are carefully designed to equip people in poverty, and those struggling to stay out of poverty, with vital skills they need to lead newly productive and self-sufficient lives. Orientations are held approximately every 6 weeks throughout the year, and clients can begin the program after attending any of the orientations. In 2024, 38 people participated in the TEAM ministry and 253 TEAM vouchers were redeemed. Since 2012, participants have paid off $572,453 in debt.
  2. $22,755 spent. Connection Center Ministry: Trained volunteers receive requests for help. We assess the legitimacy and extent of the need, then refer people in need to the local church ministry or area agency that can best meet that need. In 2024 we served 633 families; received 1,751 calls for assistance; provided 48 referrals to our partner churches, and 213 referrals to community agencies. 1,589 specific needs were met, including clothing, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, household linens, kitchen supplies, furniture, baby supplies. Our team of office/connection center volunteers included 188 individuals providing 5,500 hours of service. The recorded value of items donated to those in need in the community included $231,770 in in-kind donations of food, clothing, hygiene supplies, household goods, cleaning supplies, baby supplies, school supplies, office supplies, oil changes, haircuts, car repair, counseling, and classes taught.
  3. $1,022 spent. Volunteer Training: Equipping seminars are designed to equip people for effective ministry to the hurting, and are available to churches and small groups. These trainings include the following subjects: impact of childhood trauma; domestic violence; understanding addiction; relationship addiction; resiliency; ethics; boundaries; teaching a growth mindset; the genesis personal change tools' the defining a difference - a look at poverty in America, root causes and effective poverty alleviation. The life skills classes at TEAM are also available to anyone on staff or volunteers with Love INC. These weekly one-hour classes cover many of the topics in the equipping seminar, but also include identity theft, anger management, stress management, cooking on a budget, healthy living, and conflict resolution.

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 February 2008.

    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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