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6-Love Incorporated

EIN 85-0501316 · Norwalk, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak26 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The organizations primary exempt purpose is due to the nonprofit nature of the organization filing as a 501c3. Six Love strives to inspire and educate a community built around tennis.

Income
$84,275
Spending
$82,814
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Highest pay
$11,240, president and director of tennis

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

Financial health

Weak: 26 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 80% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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 (3)
  1. $3,373 spent. Six Love Homework Club is a free after-school program serving 3rd to 8th-grade students in Stamfords Spruce Street neighborhood offered Monday through Thursday from 3:00 to 5:30 PM. Designed to foster academic success and personal growth the program provides inclusive access to homework help tutoring and nutritious snacks to support learning and well-being. Students also benefit from life skills development creative enrichment activities and an introductory tennis program that promotes physical health and resilience. Six Love Homework Club creates a safe supportive environment where youth can thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
  2. $6,672 spent. Summer STEAM & Tennis is a free four-week program designed for residents of Stamfords Spruce Street neighborhood combining educational enrichment physical activity and life skills development. Held Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 3 PM the program offers a full day of learning and fun including daily breakfast lunch and snacks. Mornings focus on hands-on STEAM and art projects that spark creativity and critical thinking while afternoons feature two hours of tennis instruction to promote physical fitness and mental well-being. Through this well-rounded experience participants gain confidence resilience and valuable skills for life.
  3. $3,352 spent. Friday Night Hits is a weekly evening program held every Friday from 8:00 to 10:30 PM offering high school and college students a unique opportunity to connect through tennis mentorship and shared experiences. Participants enjoy free court time and a complimentary dinner in a supportive community-driven environment. High school students benefit from conversations with college peers about academic and social expectations while college students receive guidance navigating their own journeys including access to potential financial support for essentials such as books and resources. The program fosters meaningful relationships personal growth and a sense of belonging through sport and mentorship.

Source: Form 990EZ 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 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 October 21, 2026.

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