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Living Harvest Inc

EIN 46-2501772 · Tallahassee, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE LIVING HARVEST IS A FAITH-BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON REBUILDING THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVOLVEMENT AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES. OUR GOALS FOCUS ON SAFETY, REDUCING RECIDIVISM, AND MOVING THOSE THAT WE SERVE INTO SUCCESSFUL, PRODUCTIVE LIVES AS THEY RECOVER FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE, RESTORE THEIR FAMILIES, AND REJOIN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$800,135
Spending
$771,333
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
6
Volunteers
26
Highest pay
$81,333, executive di

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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 76 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    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 (1)
  1. $512,087 spent. THE LIVING HARVEST IS A FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT IS FOCUSED ON REBUILDING LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES WITH CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVOLVEMENT AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING FOOD, HOUSING, AND SPIRITUAL AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN CRIMINALLY JUSTICE INVOLVED DUE TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND WISH TO FREE THEMSELVES FROM THE DESTRUCTIVE HURTS, HABITS, AND HANG-UPS THAT HAVE DICTATED THEIR LIVES. APPLICANTS ARE WELCOME FROM PRISON, JAIL, DETOX FACILITIES, PERSONAL REFERRALS, AND WALK INS. WE PROVIDE OUR APPLICANTS WITH THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: ASSIST WITH COURT DOCUMENTS, COMPLETION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS, ENSURING THEIR PROBATION REQUIREMENTS ARE MET, AND ATTEND COURT WITH THEM. ADVOCATE WITH THEM BY MEETING WITH PUBLIC DEFENDERS, ATTORNEYS, PROSECUTORS, CLERKS OF COURTS, AS WELL AS PROBATION OFFICERS PROVIDE HOUSING FOR UP TO 28 MEN WHO ARE PROVIDED CHRISTIAN COUNSELING, 12 STEP RECOVERY, COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, LIFE SKILLS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND OTHER SUPPORT PROGRAM. ENSURE THEY ARE PROVIDED ACCESS TO MEDICAL, DENTAL, SPIRITUAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH. PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION AND SUSTENANCE FOR THEIR SAFETY AND WELL-BEING. THE LIVING HARVEST IS A FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT IS FOCUSED ON REBUILDING LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES WITH CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVOLVEMENT AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING FOOD, HOUSING, AND SPIRITUAL AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN CRIMINALLY JUSTICE INVOLVED DUE TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND WISH TO FREE THEMSELVES FROM THE DESTRUCTIVE HURTS, HABITS, AND HANG-UPS THAT HAVE DICTATED THEIR LIVES. APPLICANTS ARE WELCOME FROM PRISON, JAIL, DETOX FACILITIES, PERSONAL REFERRALS, AND WALK INS. WE PROVIDE OUR APPLICANTS WITH THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: ASSIST WITH COURT DOCUMENTS, COMPLETION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS, ENSURING THEIR PROBATION REQUIREMENTS ARE MET, AND ATTEND COURT WITH THEM. ADVOCATE WITH THEM BY MEETING WITH PUBLIC DEFENDERS, ATTORNEYS, PROSECUTORS, CLERKS OF COURTS, AS WELL AS PROBATION OFFICERS PROVIDE HOUSING FOR UP TO 28 MEN WHO ARE PROVIDED CHRISTIAN COUNSELING, 12 STEP RECOVERY, COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, LIFE SKILLS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND OTHER SUPPORT PROGRAM. ENSURE THEY ARE PROVIDED ACCESS TO MEDICAL, DENTAL, SPIRITUAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH. PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION AND SUSTENANCE FOR THEIR SAFETY AND WELL-BEING.

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 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 May 2014.

    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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