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Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Inc

EIN 58-1340903 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

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

TO INVESTIGATE AND THEN RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE MANY PROBLEMS THAT ARE FACING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT RISK OF SLIPPING INTO POVERTY OR WHO ARE LIVING IN POVERTY, AND THEN TO MOBILIZE FINANCIAL RESOURCES, PRODUCTS, AND VOLUNTEERS TO SOLVE THOSE PROBLEMS AND STABILIZE THOSE HOUSEHOLDS.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
-1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
17
Volunteers
5,344
Highest pay
$93,654, president

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

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 11 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (3)
  1. $1.8 million spent. HFTH CARE CENTER: THE FOOD INITIATIVES AT OUR CARE CENTER HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY ADVANCED OUR EFFORTS TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY IN THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH OUR WEEKLY FRESH FOOD WEDNESDAYS DRIVE-THRU DISTRIBUTION, WE CONSISTENTLY PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH FRESH, HEALTHY GROCERIES, WHILE OUR ON-SITE FOOD PANTRY EXPANDS ACCESS TO STAPLE ITEMS AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT. TOGETHER, THESE SERVICES HAVE STRENGTHENED THE SAFETY NET FOR HOUSEHOLDS FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, ENSURING THEY CAN RELIABLY ACCESS NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND MAINTAIN GREATER STABILITY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  2. $475,035 spent. SIGNATURE EVENTS: OUR ANNUAL SIGNATURE EVENTS HAVE GREATLY EXPANDED DIRECT ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE, FOOD BOXES, CASES OF WATER, BARBER SERVICES, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. AT OUR CHRISTMAS EVENT, GUESTS RECEIVE TOYS THAT BRIGHTEN THE HOLIDAYS; OUR MOMMY & ME EVENT PROVIDES BABY ITEMS AND SUPPORT FOR NEW MOTHERS; AND OUR BACK-TO-SCHOOL JAMBOREE EQUIPS STUDENTS WITH BOOKBAGS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO HELP THEM START THE YEAR PREPARED. ALL GOODS AND SERVICES AT THESE EVENTS ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE, REFLECTING OUR COMMITMENT TO REDUCING FINANCIAL BARRIERS AND UPLIFTING OUR COMMUNITY.
  3. $458,796 spent. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WE SUCCESSFULLY PROVIDE QUALIFIED, LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH RENTAL, MORTGAGE, AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS EMERGENCY HOTEL STAYS. THESE EFFORTS HELP PREVENT HOMELESSNESS, STABILIZE FAMILIES DURING FINANCIAL CRISES, AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN MAINTAINING SAFE, SECURE HOUSING.

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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 1978.

    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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