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Games for Love

EIN 83-2034928 · Lynnwood, WA

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

What it says it does

GAMES FOR LOVE IS DEDICATED TO EASING SUFFERING, SAVING LIVES, AND CREATING SUSTAINABLE FUTURES FOR CHILDREN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

Reserves
10 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15
Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15
Income fell 34% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

Independent board
25 of 25
5 of 6 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10
Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)

$119,639 spent. Our GFLX brings play, gifts, and love to children in hospitals. We customize long term plans for each facility to provide all their distraction therapy needs including best practices, custom solutions, and gaming equipment.
$36,812 spent. Every child should have a right to medical care no matter their background. 1up LifeBRIDGE is our international program committed to supporting sick children in hospitals and healthcare facilities in developing countries.
$14,725 spent. Kids of Code is our fast-track coding program, giving children the tools to go from complete beginner to functional in at least one code in as little as 90 days. The program and its interactive on-demand resources are available to children for free for life.
$9,203 spent. Interns Intl matches students, aspiring engineers, and those on our previous programs with active development groups and mentors in the League of Pros to gain real industry experience and kick-start their careers. This annual program focuses on practical experience to bridge the gaps between education and full-time careers in Tech, Gaming, and STEM with the intent of gaining sustainability.
$3,682 spent. Our character-based scholarships of excellence are a powerful aid to help students that have faced childhood adversity chase their dreams in STEM-based higher-education.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 October 13, 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 September 2025.
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 October 2018.
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 October 21, 2026.

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