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The Widows Mite

EIN 88-0486834 · Las Vegas, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SERVICES TO THE POOR AND HOMELESS INCLUDING A MORNING FOOD LINE SERVING ABOUT 300-350 HOT "TO GO" MEALS 3 MORNINGS PER WEEK, ALSO, HOUSING FOR ABOUT 8 FORMERLY HOMELESS MEN AND SHOWERS AND CLOTHING WEEKLY FOR 40 PEOPLE.

Income
$326,944
Spending
$313,281
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
12.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
7
Volunteers
70
Highest pay
$24,585, board member, community member

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    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, 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 (3)
  1. $151,206 spent. FOOD LINE FOR THE HOMELESS: ON THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS AT 7 A.M. WE DISTRIBUTE ABOUT 300 HOT "TO GO" MEALS OUTSIDE IN A NEARBY EMPTY LOT. DUE TO COVID-19, VOLUNTEERS ASSEMBLE THE MEALS OUTDOORS AT ABOUT 6:15 A.M. MEALS INCLUDE A HOT MAIN DISH AND SIDE DISH AND HOT TEA (COLD TEA IN THE SUMMER) AND WATER BOTTLES ARE AVAILABLE TOO. IT TAKES ABOUT 14 VOLUNTEERS EACH MORNING TO ASSEMBLE AND SERVE THE MEALS.
  2. $46,382 spent. FRIDAY SHOWER AND CLOTHING PROGRAM, WE PARTNER WITH CLEAN THE WORLD FOUNDATION. THEY BRING THEIR SHOWER TRAILER WITH 4 COMPLETE BATHROOMS TO OUR EMPTY LOT FROM 8 TO 10 A.M. AND WE PROVIDE A COMPLETE SET OF CLOTHING FOR UP TO 40 PEOPLE TO TAKE SHOWERS.
  3. $76,194 spent. WEDNESDAY SACK LUNCH DISTRIBUTION: ABOUT 50 SACK LUNCHES ARE MADE BY OUR LADY OF WISDOM CHURCH AND WE ADD MORE IF NECESSARY. WE DISTRIBUTE THEM TO HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS IN FIELDS AND UNDER BRIDGES, ETC. WITH EXPENSES OF $8,250. THREE HOSPITALITY HOUSES, HOUSING AROUND 8 FORMERLY HOMELESS MEN: $37,637. HELP TO OTHERS, RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, ETC. AND HELP TO OTHER CATHOLIC WORKERS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: $30,307

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 2025.

    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 June 2001.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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