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Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc

EIN 47-3442522 · Lake Forest, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FILL A HEART 4 KIDS PROVIDES OVER 2000 LOCAL HOMELESS, AT-RISK & FOSTER CHILDREN FOOD, CRITICAL NECESSITIES, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & LIFE SKILLS OPPORTUNITIES TO EMPOWER AND "BUILD BRIGHTER FUTURES 4 KIDS"

Income
$547,136
Spending
$615,442
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
14.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
4,500

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 64% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    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 June 30, 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. $508,999 spent. FILL A HEART 4 KIDS SUPPLIES CRITICAL NECESSITIES FOR OVER 2,500 CHILDREN IN NEED OF SINGLE SERVE MEALS, CLOTHING, TOILETRIES FOR DIGNITY, MENTORSHIP, TUTORING, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO HELP "BUILD BRIGHTER FUTURES" FOR CHICAGOLAND AT-RISK CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES.FROM JANUARY 2025 - JUNE 30, 2025, WE PROVIDED 214,919 SERVINGS OF FOOD TO NOURISH CHILDREN WITHOUT ACCESS TO FOOD PANTRIES. WE HAND-DELIVERED 5,387 UNITS OF SEASONAL CLOTHING, INCLUDING WINTER COATS, SNOW PANTS, HATS, AND GLOVES, TO MCKINNEY-VENTO CHILDREN. A TOTAL OF 7,972 "TOILETRIES 4 DIGNITY" KITS WERE DISTRIBUTED, HELPING CHILDREN FEEL MORE CONFIDENT, CLEAN, AND READY FOR SCHOOL. WE ALSO GAVE $10,645 IN FAST FOOD GIFT CARDS TO HOMELESS YOUTH, OFFERING THEM A WAY TO WARM UP, ENJOY A MEAL WITH DIGNITY, AND STAY OFF THE STREETS AT NIGHT."

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 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 November 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 November 4, 2026.

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