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Humanity for Relief and Development

EIN 83-0919620 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Organization is a nonprofit organization on a mission to build sustainable bakeries and kitchens around the world, providing free daily bread and warm, nutritious meals to underserved communities fostering hope while empowering individuals and families. As a nonprofit/charitable organization, we are dedicated to the highest standards of governance, fiscal responsibility, compliance and transparency. Every donation will be used wisely and ethically to directly impact the lives of the people that we serve and create lasting change.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
7
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$136,987, chair & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    3 of 7 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

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 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. $827,564 spent. Mercy Bakeries and Mercy Kitchens provide free public bakeries and hot meals in Yemen for those in need. We open seven days a week and guarantee food security to those in the community for one year through a needs-based voucher program.Bread4Good is a Community Giving Program (Supports Mercy Bakeries). Bread4Good is a recurring donor subscription program that directly sustains the operations of the Mercy Bakeries. Through monthly contributions, supporters help provide daily fresh bread to families facing food insecurity. The program emphasizes community engagement and long-term impact, allowing donors to play an ongoing role in addressing hunger.
  2. $770,180 spent. Other Humanitarian Assistance help people with other needs besides food that is clothing on Eid holidays, rent assistance, education supplies, sponsoring an orphan, smile of a child, mercy coffee, mercy village, mercy water, global medical relief, and project uplift.
  3. $272,658 spent. Ramadan Iftar - focuses on helping people find a meal to break their fast within the holy month of Ramadan. Food baskets are provided to families in need the entire month as well as water-well restoration. The Organization provided simple meals for about 200-300 people every night. The team distributed the food in plastic trays by working in conjunction with Mercy Bakeries and Mercy Kitchens to feed the people during Ramadan.
  4. $212,427 spent. Gaza Emergency Relief - the Gaza hot meals and baked goods initiative is a humanitarian response to the ongoing food crisis in Gaza. Due to economic instability, high unemployment rates, and disruptions in essential services, many families struggle with food insecurity. This program not only provides immediate food relief but also fosters long-term empowerment through employment and training opportunities for women and disabled individuals.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 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 January 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 November 2018.

    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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