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Health in the Hood Inc

EIN 46-1932284 · Miami, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE EQUAL FOOD ACCESS FOR LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME FOOD-INSECURE INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH URBAN FARMING AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS. HEALTH IN THE HOOD CONNECTS OUR MOST UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO MORE NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND HEALTHIER HAPPIER LIVES. WE ENVISION A WORLD WITH LESS ILLNESS AND EQUAL FOOD ACCESS FOR ALL.

Income
$536,731
Spending
$673,471
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
14
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$93,821, chief of staff

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $244,125 spent. HEALTH IN THE HOOD IS CREATING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD THROUGH OUR FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS. EACH WEEK WE DISTRIBUTE UP TO 450 FRESH GROCERY BOXES DIRECTLY ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY AND SUPPORTING THE WELLBEING OF FAMILIES IN FOOD DESERT COMMUNITIES.
  2. $185,223 spent. URBAN GARDENS PROGRAM-WE TRANSFORM VACANT LAND IN FOOD DESERT NEIGHBORHOODS INTO VIBRANT VEGETABLE GARDENS. OUR URBAN GARDENING MODEL CREATES SUSTAINABLE RESILIENT NEIGHBORHOODS WHILE PROVIDING FREE HEALTHY PRODUCE AND EMPOWERING RESIDENTS TO LIVE HEALTHIER LIVES.
  3. $93,361 spent. WELLNESS PROGRAM- OUR VEGETABLE GARDENS BECOME LIVING CLASSROOMS AND OUR WELLNESS CLASSES ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS TO ADOPT LIFESTYLE HABITS THAT DIRECTLY IMPACT THEIR HEALTH AND LONGEVITY.

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 October 13, 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 March 2015.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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