Zero Line Logistics
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Zero Line Logistics is organized and operated exclusively for the charitable purpose of offering in-kind and financial support to the poor and distressed, including those affected by war and conflict.
- Income
- $795,237
- Spending
- $712,899
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 3.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 13
- Highest pay
- $34,793, director
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
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 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.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 93% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% 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
Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $577,618 spent. See Sch O
- Our main activities consist of: 1. Funding training and education programs that build local capacity for emergency response, coordination, and technological adaptation. 2. Supporting civilian infrastructure and humanitarian logistics to improve shelter, hygiene, and care for displaced and vulnerable populations. 3. Enabling the development of non-lethal protective technologies to safeguard civilians from aerial and electronic threats. 4. Conducting field assessments in high-risk regions of Ukraine to identify urgent community needs, guide humanitarian response planning, and verify aid distribution. Selected Accomplishments: In 2024, the organization provided support to civil-society NGOs for procurement of spare parts for protective and monitoring equipment, and to cover operational expenses for humanitarian coordination. Grants were made to partner organizations to advance technologies that detect and mitigate aerial threats against civilian objects. Funding was provided to community-based organizations to replace destroyed equipment and expand de-mining operations, as well as to deliver vehicles, power equipment, and emergency response supplies in conflict-affected regions. The organization supported charitable partners to improve communications, enhance worker safety during humanitarian operations, and transport food and medical supplies to Additional grants enabled local NGOs to procure shelter materials, infrastructure components, and communications systems in support of humanitarian workers in conflict zones. All support provided by the organization is carefully monitored and documented to ensure compliance with U.S. law and organizational mission. Efforts are designed to maximize impact while upholding transparency and protecting civilian life in wartime Ukraine.
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
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 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 August 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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