Per Niente Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organization was formed for the purpose of providing homeless and underprivileged individuals and families with the basic necessities of life such as a roof over their heads, clothing on their backs and food for their stomachs. Through the efforts of many generous members, we are able to provide these necessities for families in our area, most of which are new to the United States. The Per Niente buys these items as well as accepts donations from area friends.
- Income
- $150,837
- Spending
- $97,255
- Reserves
- 34.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 84%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 34.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 36% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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)
- $97,255 spent. The largest service initiatives in 2024 continues the tradition of the organization by distributing gifts and food for the Thanksgiving & Christmas holidays. It is estimated that we brought cheer to some 250 families during the holidays. The 2024 total spend for this initiative was $16,699 with 270 turkeys distributed for Thanksgiving. Throughout the year the organization provided beds, sheets and blankets, appliances, as well as other essential furniture to these refuge families who come to the Buffalo area with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Forty-nine families have been touched by this initiative with a spend of $24,674 spent on bedding and clothes and another $20,078 in furniture during 2024. The third largest initiative we undertake in 2024 was providing rental assistance to families who either needed a start with their rent payments or help making their rent payments in the case of an emergency. We spent $5,504 in 2024 in rental assistance.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 2024.
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 December 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 November 4, 2026.
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