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4 the Love Foundation

EIN 84-3500182 · East Olympia, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The 4 the Love Foundation is passionately committed to fostering unity and advocating for those in need within Thurston County. Recognizing the numerous challenges that exist right in our own backyard, our mission is to fill essential gaps in resources and services, enabling our community members to rise above their Circumtances.

Income
$343,241
Spending
$288,422
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

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 37% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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. $48,496 spent. THE EFFORTS FOR THIS SERVICE BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER IN PREPARATION OF THANKSGIVING IN NOVEMBER. WITH HELP OF OVER 200 VOLUNTEERS AS WELL AS PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL GROCERY STORES AND TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS, WE ACCOMPLISHED THE OBJECTIVE BY PROVIDING 1,200 TURKEYS AND OTHER ITEMS FOR A COMPLETE MEAL TO FAMILIES IN NEED ACROSS THE COMMUNITY. WE ALSO PROVIDED 33 RESTAURANT GIFT CARDS TO ALLOW FOR A WARM HOLIDAY MEAL. THE GOAL IS TO EXPAND THE OUTREACH AND SUPPORT FOR THIS SERVICE SO MORE FAMILIES CAN GET ASSISTANCE.
  2. $58,957 spent. PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSONS
  3. $10,372 spent. THIS SERVICE IS TO PROVIDE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR LOCAL FOSTER CHILDREN. WITH SUPPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY WE WERE ABLE TO SPREAD CHEER TO THEM. WE STRIVE TO CONTINUE THIS SUPPORT FOR THESE CHILDREN AND MORE YEAR AFTER YEAR.
  4. SUPPORTED A FAMILY WITH FOUR CHILDREN AFTER A DEVASTATING HOURS FIRE LEFT THEM WITH NO CHOICE BUT TO SLEEP ON THE FLOOR SINCE THE SUMMER OF 2023. THIS SERVICE WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE THE FAMILY WITH NEW BUNK BEDS, PLUSH MATTERESSES AND SOFT SHEETS. THE GOAL IS TO CONTINUE TO HELP OTHER FAMILIES WITH SITUATIONS LIKE THIS.
  5. $79,605 spent. WITH MULTIPLE TYPES OF ASSISTANCE NEEDED, WE PROVIDED SERVICES TO ALL KINDS OF INVIDIUALS IN THE COMMUNITY. FROM ASSISTING A COMMUNITY MEMBER FLEEING FROM AN ABUSTIVE RELATIONSHIP BY PROVIDING GAS CARDS, AIDING MULTIPLE FAMILIES WITH AN ILL CHILD BY PROVIDING FUEL, FOOD, CLOTHING, AND PAYING BILLS, TO HELPING A CHILD WHO IS STRUGGLING IN SCHOOL BY PAYING FOR THE STUDENTS TUTORING SINCE THE SINGLE MOTHER COULDNT AFFORD IT. WE HAVE ALSO ASSISTED MULTIPLE FAMILIES WHO SUFFERED IMMENSE TRAGEDIES THAT CAUSED DISPLACEMENT BY SECURING PERMANENT HOUSING, COVERING FUNDS FOR THEIR FINAL HOTEL STAY, PURCHASING CLOTHES, SHOES, FOOD, BEDDING, ETC. WITH CONTINUED SUPPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY WE AHVE BEEN ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION EACH YEAR
  6. SUPPORTED A FAMILY WITH FOUR CHILDREN AFTER A DEVASTATING 0. 0. 0.
  7. WITH MULTIPLE TYPES OF ASSISTANCE NEEDED, WE PROVIDED SERVICES TO ALL KINDS OF 79605. 0. 41987.

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, 2022 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2022.

    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 September 2022.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: The Foundation (Houston, TX), EIN 92-0742101. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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