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Filling in the Blanks Inc

EIN 46-4980002 · Norwalk, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FILLING IN THE BLANKS ("FITB") AIMS TO FIGHT CHILDHOOD HUNGER BY PROVIDING CHILDREN IN NEED WITH MEALS ON THE WEEKENDS. FITB STRIVES TO STRENGTHEN AND EMPOWER HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD, SPECIFICALLY FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. FITB FULFILLS THIS MISSION BY DELIVERING MEALS DIRECTLY TO CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES EACH WEEKEND TO BRIDGE THE GAP WHEN THEY ARE NOT RECEIVING NUTRITION FROM THEIR SCHOOLS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, OR CAMPS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS TO REMOVE ONE WORRY FROM THEIR LIVES, PUT THEM ON MORE EQUAL GROUND WITH THEIR FOOD-SECURE PEERS, AND PROVIDE CONSISTENT NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT.

Income
$5.2 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
14.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
29
Volunteers
780

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 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 10 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

    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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (1)
  1. $3.5 million spent. FILLING IN THE BLANKS ADDRESSES CHILDHOOD HUNGER THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE, YEAR-ROUND APPROACH THAT BRINGS FOOD AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES DIRECTLY TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED. WE PROVIDE EASY-TO-PREPARE, NON-PERISHABLE, AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD EVERY WEEKEND, ALL YEAR LONG. MONTHLY HYGIENE BAGS ARE ALSO PROVIDED.OUR MOBILE PANTRY PROGRAM DELIVERS FRESH PRODUCE, MEAT, DAIRY, AND STAPLES DIRECTLY INTO NEIGHBORHOODS, SUPPORTING THE ENTIRE FAMILY WITH HEALTHY, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE FOODS.WE ALSO PARTNER WITH ORGANIZATIONS TO OFFER ON-SITE HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES.

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 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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