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Love for Lily

EIN 45-4285961 · Boulder, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT(NICU).THROUGH PROGRAMING WE AIM TO TEACH COPING SKILLS, BUILD COMMUNITY, AND BUILD TEAMS OF SUPPORT EASING THE STRESSES OF THE NICU.

Income
$379,306
Spending
$326,592
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
2
Volunteers
1,082
Highest pay
$57,500, executive 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    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. $52,232 spent. FACILITATED SUPPORT GROUPS- GROUP MEETINGS PROVIDE SAFE, WELCOMING, AND REGULAR OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL GROUP CONNECTION, BUILDING COMMUNITY AND EASING THE LONELINESS AND FEAR THAT OFTEN ACCOMPANY A NICU STAY. THIS OFTEN UNEXPECTED AND UNFAMILIAR PATH FOR PARENTS QUICKLY BRINGS TO THE SURFACE DIFFICULT EMOTIONS AND THOUGHTS OF UNCERTAINTY, FAILURE, SHAME, AND GUILT, MIXED CONFUSINGLY WITH HAPPINESS AND JOY AT THE ARRIVAL OF THEIR CHILDREN. MANY PEOPLE HAVE NOT BEEN TAUGHT HOW TO NAVIGATE THESE EXPERIENCES, BUT WITH THE GUIDANCE OF TRAINED FACILITATORS, THE PARENTS ATTENDING OUR GROUP MEETINGS NOT ONLY GAIN NEW SKILLS, BUT THEY ALSO LEARN THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE IN THEIR NICU JOURNEY.
  2. $138,231 spent. TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR NICU MEDICAL TEAMS ON FAMILY PROGRAMS, COPING SKILLS, SELF-CARE PRACTICES AND TEAM-BUILDING. BEREAVEMENT AND GRIEF SUPPORT, LOVE AND GUIDANCE TO FAMILIES. BAGS STUFFED WITH ITEMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A LITTLE COMFORT AND EASE THE BURDEN OF LIFE IN THE NICU.
  3. $24,125 spent. GRANTS - HELP TO INSURE FAMILITES WHO SPEND FOUR OR MORE WEEKS IN THE NICU OBTAIN THERAPIES THAT SUPPORT THE WELL-BEING OF THEIR CHILD(REN).

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2013.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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