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School Lunch Matters Inc

EIN 47-4700789 · Naples, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak11 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • 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

OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD IN COLLIER COUNTY FACING FOOD INSECURITY HAS RELIABLE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, SNACKS, AND TAKE-HOME MEALS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR FAMILY'S MEANS. WE OPERATE A LOCAL COMMERCIAL KITCHEN TO PREPARE AND DAILY-DELIVER MEALS, AND WE PARTNER WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOOD REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAMS, ALONG WITH GENEROUS DONORS AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, TO SUSTAIN OUR INITIATIVES. BEYOND MEAL PROVISION, WE OFFER PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER HEALTHY EATING HABITS AND LIFELONG NUTRITION EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.

Income
$83,708
Spending
$84,419
Reserves
-0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 11 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 102% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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. $78,440 spent. DAILY FOOD PROVISIONS - WE ARE CURRENTLY SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND SNACKS TO 350 CHILDREN DAILY IN COLLIER COUNTY.
  2. EDUCATION "EAT THIS NOT THAT" - AN IN-HOUSE PROGRAM LED BY A BOARD NURSE PRACTITIONER THAT EDUCATES FAMILIES ON HEALTHIER HOME FOOD CHOICES. THE PROGRAM BEGINS WITH AN INITIAL HEALTH EVALUATION, INCLUDES AT-HOME VISITS BY A NURSE PRACTITIONER TO CONDUCT A PANTRY ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMEND HEALTHIER OPTIONS, AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO OUR FREE NUTRITIONAL APP TO SUPPORT INFORMED SHOPPING. FOLLOW-UP VISITS ENSURE ONGOING GUIDANCE.
  3. TAKE HOME MEALS - THIS PROGRAM ADDRESSES THAT SOME CHILDREN MAY NOT HAVE ACCESS TO MEALS OUTSIDE OF DAYCARE CENTER OR WHERE WE REACH THEM. WE HAVE IMPLEMENTED A TAKE-HOME MEAL PROGRAM FOR THOSE IN NEED, AIMING TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY AND SUPPORT OPTIMAL GROWTH AND HEALTH.

Source: Form 990EZ 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2018 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2018.

    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 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 March 2025.

    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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