Desire Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Desire Foundation combats food insecurity by ensuring access to nutritious food promoting healthy eating habits and supporting individuals with health challenges to enhance their diets and overall well-being.
- Income
- $160,059
- Spending
- $169,224
- Reserves
- 0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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 (2)
- $98,435 spent. Program: Project 814 Food Security: Distributing nutritious food to needy families and individuals. Educating communities on healthy eating habits and nutrition. Health and Wellness: Supporting those with health challenges to improve their diets.Promoting programs that address the link between food and overall well-being.Community Empowerment: Partnering with organizations to connect underserved individuals with essential resources.Creating programs that uplift underserved communities and reduce poverty. The Desire Foundation adopts a hands-on approach leveraging partnerships volunteer efforts and community collaboration to ensure maximum impact. By addressing the root causes of food insecurity and providing accessible resources we aim to create lasting change for Orlandos most vulnerable populations.
- $65,624 spent. Pantry: The pantry functions as a free grocery store providing individuals and families in need with access to essential food items. Rather than receiving pre-packaged bags visitors can select the items that best meet their households needs ensuring they receive food their families will eat and enjoy. This dignified choice-based model empowers families allowing them to shop in a welcoming environment without financial burden. By offering fresh produce pantry staples and nutritious options the pantry helps ensure that children and adults alike have access to the nourishment they need to thrive.
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 October 13, 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 May 2022.
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 October 21, 2026.
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