Stella Love Non-Profit
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organization advanced its mission by providing workforce development, education, and basic needs support to underserved communities across Metro Atlanta. During the year, 30 single mothers secured stable employment, and 25 individuals experiencing homelessness received transportation and professional support to obtain jobs. A new ESL Community Literacy Program enrolled 12 participants, while the Youth Thrive Tutoring Program served 11 students across elementary through high school levels. The organization also distributed 6,000 hot meals to address food insecurity. Services expanded to five counties, reaching over 16,000 individuals and households and promoting self-sufficiency, educational progress, and improved quality of life.
- Income
- $118,390
- Spending
- $106,766
- Reserves
- 1.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 53%
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
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
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 (2)
- Stella Love Nonprofit is a community-driven organization dedicated to providing food assistance, homeless outreach, and youth education services to low-income families across the Metro Atlanta area. With a strong focus on reaching individuals who may not access traditional aid programs, the organization prioritizes inclusive, compassionate, and community-based support. Founded by someone with lived experience of homelessness, Stella Love Nonprofit brings a deeply personal understanding to its mission, fostering trust and connection within the communities it serves. In 2025, the organization made a significant impact, serving over 16,000 individuals and households. Its programs include a client-choice food pantry that empowers families to select items that best meet their needs, monthly homeless outreach efforts providing hot meals, clothing, and transportation assistance, and youth tutoring initiatives designed to support academic achievement. Throughout the year, approximately 6,000 hot meals were distributed to individuals experiencing homelessness. Additionally, supportive services helped single mothers move toward stability, including securing employment. The organization also expanded its reach to five Metro Atlanta counties, increasing access to essential resources for underserved populations.
- Stella Love Non-Profit provides educational and literacy support services to both youth and adults in underserved communities. In September 2025, the organization launched its ESL Community Literacy Program, serving non-English-speaking families. During the year, 12 students enrolled and received instruction focused on improving English proficiency, literacy skills, and community integration. Additionally, the organization operated its Youth Thrive Tutoring Program, providing academic support across grade levels. In 2025, the program served a total of 11 students, including 3 elementary school students, 4 middle school students, and 4 high school students. The program focused on strengthening core academic skills, improving school performance, and fostering personal development. These programs collectively contributed to advancing educational outcomes and empowering participants with the skills needed for long-term success.
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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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