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Fathers Love Inc

EIN 84-2309647 · Shelbyville, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWERING YOUTH TO DREAM BIG, RISE ABOVE OBSTACLES, AND BECOME IMPACTFUL LEADERS THROUGH CHRIST-CENTERED MENTORSHIP, EDUCATION, AND SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE.

Income
$756,160
Spending
$456,028
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
8
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$36,400, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 85% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 66% 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

    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.

  • 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 July 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 (3)
  1. $116,415 spent. THE BACKPACK PROGRAM PROVIDES WEEKEND NOURISHMENT (MEALS AND SNACKS) TO FOOD-INSECURE CHILDREN WHO RELY ON SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS DURING THE WEEK. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, THE ORGANIZATION IDENTIFIES STUDENTS IN NEED; A CRITICAL PROCESS SUPPORTED BY TEACHERS, SCHOOL COUNSELORS, AND/OR OTHER SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS. BAGS FILLED WITH KID-FRIENDLY, SHELF-STABLE FOOD ITEMS ARE DISCREETLY DISTRIBUTED EACH WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE PROGRAM HELPS ENSURE THAT CHILDREN HAVE CONSISTENT ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD WHEN SCHOOL MEALS ARE UNAVAILABLE, DIRECTLY SUPPORTING THEIR HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND ABILITY TO LEARN. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES WEEKEND NOURISHMENT TO OVER 500 CHILDREN EACH WEEK. FOR CONTEXT, IN OUR SERVICE AREA, SHELBY COUNTY, KY, 13.5% OF CHILDREN FACE FOOD INSECURITY, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY NEED THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES.
  2. $99,980 spent. THE DREAMERS RISE PROGRAM SERVES VULNERABLE YOUTH IN GRADES K-5 BY PROVIDING A SAFE, HOLISTIC ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF INTERGENERATIONAL POVERTY AND BUILD RESILIENCE TO TRAUMA. THROUGH RELATIONAL MENTORSHIP, WE AFFIRM STUDENTS CHARACTER AND PROVIDE THE STABILITY THEY NEED TO DREAM BIG. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES ACADEMIC SUPPORT TO INCREASE LITERACY AND MATH PROFICIENCY, SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THAT EXPOSE STUDENTS TO FUTURE CAREER PATHS, EQUIPPING THEM TO RISE ABOVE OBSTACLES AND BECOME IMPACTFUL LEADERS.
  3. $95,741 spent. THE ARISE YOUTH PROGRAM SERVES MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH BY COMBINING SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT WITH PRACTICAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT. THROUGH WEEKLY GATHERINGS, THE ORGANIZATION CREATES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR MENTORSHIP, BIBLE STUDIES, AND FELLOWSHIP DESIGNED TO DEEPEN STUDENTS FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST. TO FURTHER EQUIP THIS RISING GENERATION, THE PROGRAM OFFERS ONE-ON-ONE ACADEMIC TUTORING, CAREER EXPOSURE, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. THESE ACTIVITIES AIM TO HELP STUDENTS DISCOVER THEIR GOD-GIVEN PURPOSE AND PREPARE THEM FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD AND LIFE BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 July 2025.

    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 January 2020.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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