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Loving Hands for the Needy Inc

EIN 41-2128962 · Boynton Beach, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO OVERCOME HUNGER AND POVERTY AMONG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES HERE AND ABROAD REFUGEES AND HANDICAPS PEOPLE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION REFUGEE RESETLEMENT OUR PROGRAM IS TO UPLIFT THE POOR HEAL THE SICK EDUCATE THE HILL INFORMED AND RESTORE LIVES PHYSICALLY MENTALLY AND SPIRITUALLY FOR JESUS-CHRIST

Income
$132,600
Spending
$352,000
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
0
Volunteers
45

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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 165% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $89,800 spent. WE DELIVER GROCERIES AND DRY FOOD TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTY RESIDENTS EVERY WEEK AND WE SERVE MORE THAN 20,000 FAMILIES THIS YEAR.
  2. $120,000 spent. Our organization is dedicated to bringing holiday cheer to families experiencing financial hardship by distributing toys to children organizing Christmas tree giveaways and providing gift baskets filled with essentials and gift cards. These initiatives are designed to enhance the holiday season for those in need offering children the magic of Christmas through toys and families the support they require during this special time. The goal is to spread joy and alleviate some of the burdens faced by these families ensuring they have a brighter and more festive holiday experience.
  3. $65,000 spent. BOOKS CLOTHES KITCHEN ITEM CLEANING SUPPLIES WALKER DENTIST CHAIRS BED AND HOME SUPPLIES TO FAMILIES IN NEED.
  4. $76,000 spent. OTHER PROGRAM ARE MEDICAL SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION AND OFFICE SUPPLIES

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 August 2004.

    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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