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Heartlove Place Inc

EIN 39-1896815 · Milwaukee, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WITH A HEART OF LOVE; TEACH, ENCOURAGE, AND SUPPORT FAMILIES THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES CENTERED IN CHRISTIAN VALUES. HEARTLOVE PLACE CONNECTS COMMUNITIES THROUGH CHRIST TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, MOTIVATE FAMILIES, AND BUILD STRONGER NEIGHBORHOODS. WE INTEGRATE THE IDEALS OF SELF-HELP, MOTIVATION, AND EMPOWERMENT, AND PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT IN ORDER TO DO MORE THAN JUST PROVIDE A SERVICE OR RENDER A PROGRAM.

Income
$718,942
Spending
$903,236
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
15.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 45%
Employees
16
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$94,035, executive dir.

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

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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

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. $159,119 spent. THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER IS THE HEART OF HEARTLOVE PLACE PROVIDING SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO YOUTH, TEENS AND PARENTS. PROGRAMS OF THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER INCLUDE YOUTH PROGRAMS, FAMILY FUN NIGHTS, PARENT CHAT, TEEN SCENE, BABY CLOSET, GARDENING PROGRAM, ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAMILY RALLY, ANNUAL TURKEY GIVE-A-WAY, AND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAMILY BREAKFAST.
  2. $251,426 spent. FOOD SERVICES:-HLP HAS BEEN A PROVIDER OF FOOD SERVICE TRAINING SINCE 2005, AVAILABLE TO AGES 18 AND UP. TRAINING PROGRAMS UTILIZE THE CURRICULUM OF THE NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION AND SERVSAFE AND INCLUDES HANDS ON EXPERIENCE, JOB READINESS TRAINING AND EXAMS. HLP WILL ASSIST WITH EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT FOR THOSE THAT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE PROGRAM. -HLP PROVIDES CATERING SERVICES FOR EVENTS OF ANY SIZE WITH PERSONALIZED MENUS FOR BUSINESS LUNCHES, FAMILY GATHERINGS, AND CORPORATE PARTIES. -HLP PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS AND DELICIOUS MEALS TAILORED FOR SCHOOLS AND DAYCARES. MENU OPTIONS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET DIETARY NEEDS OF CHILDREN WHILE PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING HABITS.
  3. $250,249 spent. HEARTLOVE PLACE, INC. IS THE FISCAL SPONSOR OF A WI DHS GRANT PROGRAM TO ADDRESS CONDITIONS TO IMPROVE POPULATION HEALTH THROUGH CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 March 1999.

    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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