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By Our Love

EIN 46-4936054 · Auburn, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR HOUSE IS A CHRISTIAN MINISTRY THAT DEMONSTRATES OUR LOVE FOR GOD AND OTHERS BY PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES TO DEVELOP, EQUIP AND INSPIRE SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS TO REACH THEIR GOD GIVEN POTENTIAL.

Income
$370,189
Spending
$344,527
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
17.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
13
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$65,400, director & president

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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, 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. $209,716 spent. AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT - ASSIST STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 WITH HOMEWORK, PREPARATION FOR TESTS, SCHOOL PROJECTS AND BEHAVIOR, WITH A FOCUS ON BUILDING FOUNDATIONAL ACADEMIC AND LIFE SKILLS. OUR VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF ALSO MENTOR STUDENTS AND ENCOURAGE PERSONAL GROWTH, RECREATION AND DISCIPLESHP TO JESUS.
  2. $62,882 spent. SUMMER CAMPS AND ENRICHMENT - WE HOLD DAY CAMP FOR OUR K-5TH GRADE STUDENTS, WHICH INCLUDES BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR EACH OF THE 30 CAMPERS, AS WELL AS ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ART, MUSIC, SCIENCE, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND FIELD TRIPS TO THE POOL, THE PARK, A FARM, ETC. OUR OLDER STUDENTS (GRADE 6-12TH) ENGAGE IN ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES DURING THE SUMMER DESIGNED FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND CAREER EXPLORATION, WHILE ALSO EXPLORING COLLEGE LIFE, HOBBIES AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.
  3. $20,794 spent. OUTREACH AND SPECIAL EVENTS - WE SEEK TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS OF TRUST BY HOSTING GATHERINGS AND MEALS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO CELEBRATE HOLIDAYS, AS WELL AS SATURDAY BREAKFAST CLUB AND MOMS DINNERS ON A MONTHLY BASIS.

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 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 2025.

    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 July 2014.

    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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