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Friends of the Little White House

EIN 82-2020555 · Simpsonville, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER INCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES, EMPOWER PERSONAL GROWTH, AND BUILD A STRONG COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT THROUGH INNOVATIVE, COMPASSIONATE, AND FAMILY-CENTERED PROGRAMS.

Income
$163,364
Spending
$131,554
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
24.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 38%
Employees
0
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$24,000, executive di

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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.1 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 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 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: 76 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $92,722 spent. THE LITTLE WHITE HOUSE IS A 1/2 DAY SKILL-BUILDING PROGRAM DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING PROGRAMS CENTERED AROUND LIFE SKILLS, OUTINGS, REAL-WORLD ACTIVITIES, JOB COACHING, AND EDUCATION.
  2. $2,809 spent. THE POTTERY PROJECT SERVES AS A PLATFORM FOR NEURODIVERGENT PARTICIPANTS TO ENGAGE WITH ART WHILE CREATING FINISHED POTTERY PRODUCTS. THESE ITEMS ARE THEN SHOWCASED AND SOLD AT DIFFERENT MARKETS ACROSS THE LOCAL AREA. THE PROJECT NOT ONLY PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH ARTISTIC EXPOSURE BUT ALSO OFFERS THEM OPPORTUNITIES FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND POTENTIALLY GENERATING INCOME THROUGH THE SALE OF THEIR CREATIONS. FRIENDS OF THE LITTLE WHITE HOUSE AIMS TO FOSTER CREATIVITY, EMPOWERMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AMONG ITS PARTICIPANTS THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE.
  3. $3,662 spent. THE SEASON'S DIAMONDS AND KNIGHTS IS THE LITTLE WHITE HOUSE'S GIRLS AND BOYS SOCIAL CLUB, A UNIQUE AND INCLUSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR GIRLS AND BOYS WITH NEURODIVERSE ABILITIES. WE AIM TO CREATE A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS CAN CONNECT, LEARN, AND CELEBRATE THEIR UNIQUE STRENGTHS AND PERSONALITIES. OVER 12 WEEKS, MEMBERS COME TOGETHER FOR WEEKLY GATHERINGS FILLED WITH FUN ACTIVITIES, MEANINGFUL INTERACTIONS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND SKILL-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES. EACH SESSION IS THOUGHTFULLY PLANNED TO FOSTER CONFIDENCE, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM CULMINATES IN AN ENCHANTING CHRISTMAS BALL, WHERE PARTICIPANTS ARE CELEBRATED FOR THEIR GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENTS. THIS GRAND EVENT PROVIDES AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE, SHOWCASING THEIR JOURNEY AND THE BONDS THEYVE FORMED ALONG THE WAY. THE SEASON'S DIAMONDS AND KNIGHTS IS THE LITTLE WHITE HOUSE'S GIRLS AND BOYS SOCIAL CLUB, A UNIQUE AND INCLUSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR GIRLS AND BOYS WITH NEURODIVERSE ABILITIES. WE AIM TO CREATE A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS CAN CONNECT, LEARN, AND CELEBRATE THEIR UNIQUE STRENGTHS AND PERSONALITIES. OVER 12 WEEKS, MEMBERS COME TOGETHER FOR WEEKLY GATHERINGS FILLED WITH FUN ACTIVITIES, MEANINGFUL INTERACTIONS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND SKILL-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES. EACH SESSION IS THOUGHTFULLY PLANNED TO FOSTER CONFIDENCE, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM CULMINATES IN AN ENCHANTING CHRISTMAS BALL, WHERE PARTICIPANTS ARE CELEBRATED FOR THEIR GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENTS. THIS GRAND EVENT PROVIDES AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE, SHOWCASING THEIR JOURNEY AND THE BONDS THEYVE FORMED ALONG THE WAY.
  4. $810 spent. SPECTRUM SOUNDS WAS A PROJECT AIMED AT OFFERING BAND LESSONS TO CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. THE PROGRAM WAS DISCONTINUED DURING THE YEAR WITH ALL REMAINING FUNDS ORIGINALLY ALLOCATED FOR IT DISPERSED BETWEEN CD INVESTMENTS AND OTHER PROGRAMS.
  5. SPECTRUM SOUNDS WAS A PROJECT AIMED AT OFFERING BAND LESSONS TO CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. THE PROGRAM WAS DISCONTINUED DURING THE YEAR WITH ALL REMAINING FUNDS ORIGINALLY ALLOCATED FOR IT DISPERSED BETWEEN CD INVESTMENTS AND OTHER PROGRAMS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2017.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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