Small Potatoes Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organization's mission is to offer nourishing and wholesome meals to those facing hardships, providing nutritious food for everyone, regardless of their circumstances.
- Income
- $30,056
- Spending
- $33,058
- Reserves
- 4.4 months 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)
- Organizing the Non Profit including legal, financial, insurance, and food safety requirementsFund raising friends and familyReaching out to various organizations in the San Diego area for ideas, assistance, and help. Meals served to single homeless moms who are recipients of shelter services provided by LoveDoes.org/lovedoeshome. Meals served for guests of Healthcare In Action, a non-profit providing healthcare services for the homeless, sponsored by Scan Healthplan. Established an ongoing relationship with Shoreline Community Services. They provide various types of assistance, other than food, to the homeless and Caryn Blanton, director, was recognized as woman of the year in the District. She has helped us with connections in the area.Established an ongoing relationship with Mary Lynn Coulson, rector, St. Andrews by the sea. We have taken over the food services they used to provide to the homeless in the area. Located in Pacific Beach. Ongoing communication with Feeding San Diegos Neighborhood Partnership division to receive food items to give along with meals to those who are food insecure.
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 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 February 2023.
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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