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Love Wins Movement

EIN 87-3552241 · Severn, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Love Wins Movement strengthens individuals and families by providing dignified food access, certified recovery housing for women, workforce development opportunities, and coordinated support services designed to address immediate hardship and promote long-term stability and self-sufficiency.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
17
Volunteers
1,018
Highest pay
$41,600, manager

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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 (3)
  1. $1.4 million spent. Love Wins Pantry provided food assistance to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, serving more than 650 households weekly (over 2,000 individuals) across 49 weeks in 2024. More than 15,000 pounds of food were distributed weekly, consisting of fresh produce, protein, dairy, shelf-stable groceries, and essential items through structured distribution services supported by extensive volunteer engagement. In 2024, the pantry had over 500 volunteers that served over 25,000 combined volunteer hours. In 2024, the organization expanded facilities and held a ribbon cutting for the new Marketplace space, positioning the program to launch a choice-based self-shopping model in January 2025.
  2. $65,116 spent. Love Wins Recovery is dedicated to providing nurturing homes for women on the journey of recovery from drugs, alcohol, and substance abuse. Their mission is to offer a secure haven where women can embark on the restoration of their lives, finding readily available hope, support, and love. In alignment with the standards set by the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) and the Maryland Certification for Recovery Residences (MCORR), Love Wins Recovery is committed to ensuring the utmost quality in recovery-focused housing and support. In 2024, Love Wins Recovery impacted the lives of 12 women with safe quality, recovery-focused house and completed 2,200 community service hours.
  3. $302,817 spent. Love Wins Movement advanced its mission through community engagement, strategic partnership development, and organizational capacity building in support of food security and recovery initiatives. In 2024, the organization increased partnership acquisition and strengthened collaborative relationships with public agencies, schools, faith communities, healthcare providers, and nonprofit organizations. These efforts enhanced coordinated referrals, expanded access to resources, and deepened community involvement in support of individuals and families experiencing hardship. Through volunteer mobilization, leadership development, and mission-aligned outreach efforts, Love Wins Movement equipped and empowered community members to actively participate in addressing local needs. Organizational leadership also focused on infrastructure development and strategic planning to sustain current programs and support continued growth in 2025.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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