Children Like Loni Organization
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND THOSE WHO FACE CHALLENGES. WE HELP IN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, IMPROVING INTERACTION SKILLS, ADDRESSING HUNGER, AND PROVIDING RESOURCES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN HOUSTON'S MOST VULNERABLE AREAS.
- Income
- $112,236
- Spending
- $119,264
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 120
- Highest pay
- $10,682, executive director / ceo/ founder
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
Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 89% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $16,887 spent. Our food pantry provided emergency groceries to families in need throughout the year. We distributed over 500,000 pounds of food through in-kind donations from partners such as the Houston Food Bank and Wharton County Foods. The program supported an average of 250 households per month.
- $50,842 spent. Nourish & Thrive provided weekly after-school mentoring and enrichment for students in underserved communities. Services included tutoring, emotional wellness support, meals, and creative development. We supported 35 students weekly across two community locations. Staff and volunteers led activities focused on youth empowerment and education.
- $35,671 spent. Children Like Loni conducts community outreach initiatives focused on supporting underserved children and families through seasonal events, resource distribution, and community engagement activities. Programs included back-to-school assistance, holiday community events, volunteer-driven outreach, and family support services designed to improve access to essential resources and strengthen community relationships. The organization also provided administrative and operational support necessary to sustain program activities, including facility operations, transportation, volunteer coordination, outreach efforts, insurance, and organizational infrastructure. These activities helped expand community awareness, increase participation in nonprofit programs, and support the successful delivery of services to families in need throughout the year.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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