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Mission of Love Charities Incorporated

EIN 52-1748577 · Capitol Heights, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION OF LOVE CHARITIES EMPOWERS, EDUCATES AND ADVOCATES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. WE STRIVE TO DIMINISH POVERTY AND ELEVATE PEOPLE TO A MORE STABLE LIFESTYLE.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
51%
Reserves
13.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 80%
Employees
0

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 65% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 49% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    51% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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. $619,767 spent. BASIC NEEDS AND CRISIS ASSISTANCE-OUR ORGANIZATION HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES STRETCH THEIR LIMITED INCOMES BY PROVIDING DONATED FURNITURE, CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOL AMENITIES. DURING INTAKE, MOLC ASSESSES THE NEEDS AND MAKES NECESSARY REFERRALS TO RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR ORGANIZATION ALSO PARTNERS WITH DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE HOT MEALS AND BASIC ITEMS TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS LIVING ON THE STREET. FOOD PANTRY-THE FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK AND PROVIDES FREE FOOD FOR HOMELESS AND LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS BELOW 150% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE. FOOD SUPPLEMENT OUTREACH (SNAP) - MOLC OFFERS UTILITY, RENTAL AND SECURITY DEPOSITS ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS AND LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, UNDER THIS PROGRAM MOLC OFFERS CRISIS ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT EVICTION AND HOMELESSNESS. EACH CASE IS REVIEWED AND HELP IS ASSESSED BASED ON NEED AND THE SERVERITY OF THE CASE. MOLC ALSO WORKS VERY CLOSELY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOC SERVICES.

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 October 13, 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 August 1992.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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