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Flash Love

EIN 46-5268584 · Vancouver, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak0 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

In 2024 Flash Love continued its mission to inspire and equip youth to become compassionate and ethical leaders through service mentorship and community engagement. The organization trained and mobilized over 100 young people through the Junior Warrior Training and Spartan Challenge programs providing instruction in leadership trades and community service. Volunteers completed multiple service projects for seniors veterans single mothers and impoverished individuals across the Pacific Northwesthelping meet basic needs such as food clothing and shelter repairs. Flash Love supported the community through local service events that fostered hope unity and practical assistance while empowering the next generation to lead with integrity and compassion.

Income
$106,587
Spending
$148,640
Reserves
-1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$35,900, president

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 0 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 198% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 39% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. $22,500 spent. 1. Spartan ChallengeFlash Love provided an intensive leadership and trades-training program for 25 youth ages 1418 through the Spartan Challenge. Participants developed skills in teamwork discipline ethics and community service while completing hands-on construction and outreach projects that benefited local families and veterans.
  2. $15,800 spent. 2. Junior Warrior TrainingThrough the Junior Warrior Training program Flash Love served 88 children ages 513 focusing on foundational leadership respect and community responsibility. The program offered age-appropriate training in first aid communication teamwork and physical fitness helping prepare youth for future leadership roles.
  3. $5,800 spent. Christmas Tree Delivery OutreachFlash Love organized a community-wide Christmas Tree Delivery event providing trees food and holiday support to over 120 individuals and families in need. This outreach helped meet basic needs lifted community spirits and connected volunteers and recipients through compassion-driven service.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 August 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 November 4, 2026.

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