Hugs and Smiles Childrens Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO UNITE CHILDREN OF ALL ETHNICITIES IN THE JOY LEARNING THROUGH MUSIC AND DANCE
- Income
- $0
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (1)
- Uniting Children of all ethnicities through Music, Art and Dance Programs viaonline and offline classes on a regular basis.Hugs and Smiles Childrens Foundation was formed to bring solutions andopportunities to struggling youths of all different races, religions, cultures andspecial needs these programs.Regardless of a family's financial status, children from all walks of life are facing challenges, from financial hardship, to bullying, discrimination because of the color of their skin, religious beliefs, to learning disabilities. In todays' climate we need to do our best to ensure that all children can have a happy, positive and productive path towards a successful life.Hugs and Smiles programs are focused on the cultural humanities of the arts.Music, Art, and Dance programs are no longer addressed in many schools. Weoffer free and very low cost workshops, exploration, and opportunities in those areas, as they are known to build confidence, increase self - esteem, and enrich lives.Our programs help children communicate, connect, and collaborate within a safeenvironment. Music, Art, and Dance have no barriers in race, color, creed orreligion.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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