Spread the Love Commission
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Spread the Love Commission exists to serve people experiencing every form of housing insecurity - unhoused, displaced, or simply struggling to keep a roof overhead - through informed advocacy, compassionate outreach, and the most essential supplies. Guided entirely by the voices of those we serve, we curate and deliver high-quality clothing, health and hygiene products, and survival gear that meets one simple standard: good enough for someone we love. We bridge the gap between those who need a hand up and those who have one to give - building connection, restoring dignity, and advancing sustainable, compassionate solutions to the housing crisis across the United States.
- Income
- $821,602
- Spending
- $789,026
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 0.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 235
- Highest pay
- $114,125, executive director
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
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 96% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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
Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 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
0 of 7Reports no 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.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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)
- $16,915 spent. ADVOCACY (SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS)We offer platforms through social media, short films, press coverage and events to empower and rehumanize unhoused people. We inform the general public about this crisis, finding sustainable and compassionate solutions.Please see our website spreadlovebygiving.org and our instagram page @spreadthelovecommission for details including our award winning short documentary "The Hand You Were Dealt"
- $696,596 spent. OUTREACH (IMMEDIATE AID)We are a boots on the ground organization that works alongside our clients and partners to provide life-saving supplies, compassion and support to our unhoused neighbors. See map of outreach and distributions in our Impact Report. STLC is based in a community that has an immense amount of high quality surplus that simply needs to be collected and redistributed to the people and communities that need it the most. We collect and organize these high quality essential supplies from businesses, organizations and individuals. We have created seasonal outreach and collection events in partnership with Teton County Library called Love Your Neighbor. These events provide the community with a central location to drop off the specific supply donations we are accepting and also an opportunity for people in need to "shop" at our free store for the things they need. It also allows the givers and the receivers to get to know one another and learn more about the services we offer and how to participate. The surplus items we collect are redistributed locally, regionally and nationally. See Impact Report for details. PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIONSWe develop partnerships with like minded organizations and coordinate with the communities we serve to fill the gaps in accessing vital supplies and services. This allows us to help unhoused, displaced and housing insecure individuals in the most informed and impactful way. See the list of partnerships in our Impact Report.CLIENT SERVICESWe provide funding for the specific needs of an individual client or family from emergency shelter, medical care, transportation and specific supplies or food.STLC CARE KITSThroughout the year we purchase, assemble and distribute 4 types of care kits for the individuals we serve (kids kits, health and hygiene kits, shower kits and care packs). These are assembled at every one of our advocacy and fundraising events and serve as an instructive tool to get people involved in lending a hand and learning about our clients needs. They are also available for our volunteers to take home and assemble as a family activity. The majority of our kits are made by kids, families and youth, community or faith based groups. These kits are distributed at the Teton County Library and the Parks and Recreation Department as well as to our local and national partners and our own outreach events. Supplies distributed and people served:Due to the nature of their difficult circumstances it is challenging to get an exact number of people served. It is not always easy for us to locate and reach all the people we need to or for them to get to us. We therefore rely on trusted clients to get additional supplies out to those we can't immediately reach. We measure our impact by the number of essential supplies distributed and their fair market value. In 2025, we served 3,740 people nationally, 2,611 regionally, and 3,209 locally, distributing an average of 3 essential items per person, including clothing, health and hygiene items, and survival gear.
- $8,000 spent. 45% of the individuals facing homelessness in the U.S. are women of color. We have teamed up with our partner SkiDivas to support their BIWOC Ski Camp. This program provides the opportunity for Black, Indigenous, and women of color to attend the Ski Divas BIWOC Ski Camp in the Tetons of Wyoming. This is an effort to bring more opportunity, diversity, and inclusivity to winter outdoor recreation spaces, per Ski Divas webpage.
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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