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Consider the Lily Incorporated

EIN 81-3497857 · Gilbert, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND EXPLOITATION, ONE GIRL AT A TIME. WE DO THIS BY RESCUING YOUNG GIRLS AT RISK OF BEING SOLD OR ABUSED, PURSUING JUSTICE BY HOLDING PERPETRATORS ACCOUNTABLE, PROVIDING SAFE HOMES FOR SURVIVORS, AND OFFERING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS. ADDITIONALLY, WE EMPOWER FAMILIES THROUGH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OF JEWELRY MAKING THAT TRANSFORM THEIR CIRCUMSTANCES, HELPING PREVENT FUTURE EXPLOITATION.

Income
$962,045
Spending
$890,381
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
3
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$40,000, treasurer/exec direc

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (4)
  1. $681,822 spent. RESIDENTIAL CARE & SAFE SHELTER: PROVIDE SAFE, STABLE, AND NURTURING RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR FEMALE CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 17 WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE, NEGLECT, ABANDONMENT, OR EXPLOITATION. PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE 24-HOUR SUPERVISED CARE, BASIC NEEDS PROVISION (FOOD, CLOTHING, AND HYGIENE), AND A STRUCTURED HOME ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO PROMOTE HEALING, SAFETY, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING. BENEFICIARIES ARE ADMITTED THROUGH FORMAL REFERRAL AND CASE CONFERENCE PROCESSES IN COORDINATION WITH THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT'S DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT (DSWD).
  2. $121,870 spent. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT & SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: ENSURE THAT EVERY GIRL IN THE ORGANIZATION'S CARE HAS ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION THROUGH ENROLLMENT SUPPORT, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, TUTORING, AND SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAM TRACKS ACADEMIC PROGRESS, COORDINATES WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, AND PROVIDES LEARNING RESOURCES WITHIN THE HOME TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  3. $13,818 spent. PSYCHOSOCIAL & THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: ADDRESS THE EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS OF BENEFICIARIES THROUGH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, AND SOCIAL CASE MANAGEMENT. LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS CONDUCT REGULAR ASSESSMENTS, DEVELOP INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLANS, AND COORDINATE WITH MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO SUPPORT EACH CHILD'S RECOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT.
  4. $29,590 spent. REINTEGRATION & FAMILY REUNIFICATION SERVICES: PREPARE BENEFICIARIES FOR SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION OUT OF RESIDENTIAL CARE THROUGH FAMILY ASSESSMENT, REUNIFICATION PLANNING, AND AFTERCARE MONITORING. WHEN FAMILY REUNIFICATION IS NOT APPROPRIATE, THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS ALTERNATIVE PERMANENCY ARRANGEMENTS. POST-DISCHARGE FOLLOW-UP ENSURES GIRLS REMAIN SAFE, STABLE, AND CONNECTED TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES.

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

  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 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 November 2016.

    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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