American Society for the Prevention of Hunger and Poverty Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES FACING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF POOR AND LOW WEALTH POPULATIONS IN THE US, BUT NOT LIMITED TO FOOD INSECURITY AND POVERTY.
- Income
- $51,150
- Spending
- $490
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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
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, 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 (1)
- THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF HUNGER AND POVERTY (ASPHP) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE 45 MILLION AMERICANS LIVING IN POVERTY WHILE GIVING THEM THE TOOLS TO LIFT THEM UP INTO THE MIDDLE CLASS. THIS EFFORT WILL UTILIZE THE INTERNET AS WELL AS THE DISSEMINATION OF CONTENT TO LOCAL COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS NATIONWIDE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES, THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE AND THE SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP (CAP). ASPHP TOGETHER WITH ITS PARTNERS PLANS TO CREATE A SERIES OF VIDEOS TO ADDRESS THE BASIC ISSUES FACING THOSE WHO ARE STRUGGLING EVERY DAY WITH ISSUES FROM HEALTHY EATING TO TRAINING FOR A LIVING WAGE CAREER TO FINANCIAL LITERACY ETC. ALL TOPIC AREAS CREATED BY ASPHP WILL UTILIZE EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELD TO CONNECT AMERICANS WITH THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES FOR THE BETTER. TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:1. WORKFORCE TRAINING FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) RECIPIENTS AND THOSE NOT ON SNAP TO HELP THEM GET FREE SHORT-TERM TRAINING IN THEIR COMMUNITY TO GIVE THEM THE SKILLS TO LAND A LIVING WAGE JOB WITH HEALTHCARE AND RETIREMENT SUPPORT. THERE ARE CURRENTLY OVER 11 MILLION JOBS THAT GO UNFILLED EVERY DAY IN AMERICA BECAUSE OF THE SKILLS GAP.2. NUTRITION INFORMATION TO ADDRESS HEALTHY EATING. THESE TALKS WILL ADDRESS THE ISSUES OF OBESITY, DIABETES, HEART DISEASE AND CANCER THAT POOR EATING/POOR NUTRITION HABITS LEAD TO.3. BUDGETING. UNDERSTANDING BEST PRACTICES TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THE MONEY COMING IN EACH MONTH TO HELP THOSE IN POOR COMMUNITIES LIVE BETTER WITH THE INCOME THEY HAVE.4. HOUSING. THE IMPORTANCE OF HOME OWNERSHIP AND THE STEPS TO REACHING THE AMERICAN DREAM OF HOME OWNERSHIP.5. COMMUNITY RESOURCES. UNDERSTANDING THE MANY EXISTING COMMUNITY RESOURCES ALREADY OUT THERE TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE STRUGGLING TO HOUSE AND FEED THEIR FAMILIES TODAY.6. HEALTH INSURANCE 101. UNDERSTANDING THE MANY HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME (LMI) AMERICANS.7. RETIREMENT 101. UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING A NEST EGG FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND HOW TO MAXIMIZE THIS EFFORT.
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
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 2024.
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 September 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 November 4, 2026.
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