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Love Defined

EIN 83-2046543 · Carlsbad, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

To make grants and perform charitable activities by providing training and information on ministering to victims of trauma and violence as well as financial support, donated clothing, food and conducting conferences on marriage, parenting, leadership and self-development.

Income
$363,204
Spending
$333,967
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$50,400, president/direc

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 245% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    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, 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 (7)
  1. $68,083 spent. Maintenance, support and provision given to the Love Defined school in Myanmar forthe purpose of helping underprivileged children as well as troubled teens and drug addicted individuals. This school is also used as a community center; feeding the community and serving those around them when able. Expenses included the cost of maintaining the facility,digging for a new well, leadership support, food, children camps, and community outreach support. Approx. 820 people benefitted
  2. $59,481 spent. Adopt a family holiday and Birthday Giving was established to help families with holiday food and gift needs and school needs. This program was extended to include help with school needs, rent, and food. (Approx. 34 families benefitted - 1,512 people.)
  3. $55,613 spent. 34 large educational and leadership training courses/conference were offered in theUSA, online, and abroad for the purpose of teaching on self-improvement, relationship success and improvement, leadership techniques and virtues. Included in this was personal mentorship help several times a week, one on one or in small groups as a followup to the conference or course. Approx. 2021 benefitted
  4. $48,879 spent. Local ministry and outreach in Southern California: 2 times a week small meetings offered for marriage support, community support and teaching on love, relationship and healing. These meetins include meals and educational materials.Daily intensive care offered one on one to those in crisis, this includes meals, encouragement and mentorship, and financial help if needed. Approximately 145 people benefitted.
  5. $34,542 spent. Online support (including monthly financial support as well as training) for twoorphanages (Home of Faith) and their leadership teams, and a College (BTCS) and itsleadership staff in Bangalore India. Expenses: 28731
  6. $30,594 spent. Financial, educational and leadership support to overseas native leaders in Myanmar and India. These leaders care for refugees, abandoned children, and at risk communities.
  7. $11,470 spent. One on One mentorship and leadership training - online, by phone and in person. Training others to teach about love, relationship and spiritual growth. Teaching and modeling for others how to lead groups and build communities.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 2024.

    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 October 2019.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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