The Cares Organization Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO END HUNGER DELIVER RELIEF AND BUILD RESILIENCE FOR COMMUNITIES IN NEED BY CARRYING OUT PROGRAMS DIRECTLY SERVING AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE INITIATIVES
- Income
- $202,667
- Spending
- $174,899
- Reserves
- 2.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
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: 64 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.
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: 12 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Independent board
0 of 250 of 0 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
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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 (1)
- 4A INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGION: KAZAKHSTAN-CENTRAL ASIA PORGRAM EXPENSES $26980 ACTIVITIES PROGRAM SERVICES TOWARD QUALITY EDUCATION REDUCED INEQUALITY DECENT WORK AN ECONOMIC GROWTH GENDER EQUALITY AND CAUSE AWARENESS THRU EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS 4B International Development. Region: Zimbabwe-Africa. Program Expenses $97,000 Activities Program Services towards Hunger Relief Food Security Agro-Ecology Sustainable Local Incomes, and Cause-Awareness through a Spirulina Microalgae Farming Services The Cares Organization worked in partnership with ZimWorx and Site Algae / E2G Food to provide agricultural inputs training, and technical support to small farmers developing sustainable spirulina microalgae farming operations Farmers engaged in learning integrated microfarming and agricultural lab studies to produce highly nutritious and much-needed food for children and families in their communities creating community food systems through environmentally-sound agriculture The Cares Organization implemented the program through local staff and community organizations multiplying the gift by facilitating knowledge transfer to local farmers improving economic benefit from what they grow strengthening local markets and expanding food security and nutrition to children and families Program activities also included community awareness inspiring people to take action through social capital giving them a hand up not a hand out and education on the importance of healthy nutritious sustainable, and locally produced food as a means of addressing malnutrition and hunger for a better life. 4C Local and International Development Region U.S.-NY Brazil Gaza Israel Sudan and Kenya Program Expenses General Operating and Program Services. Activities Program Services towards Critical Disaster Relief and Hunger Services The Cares Organization partnered with E2G Food and logistics providers to deliver disaster relief in multiple regions in the U.S. and worldwide through its Food For Impact high protein survival food bars and clean water tablets program Activities included the purchase and distribution of high-protein food bars and clean water tablets to New York food pantries during the refugee food crisis, to communities affected by flooding zones in Brazil and Kenya, and to populations impacted by conflict in Gaza, Israel, and South Sudan 4D Local and International Development. Region U.S. and Global Program Expenses General Operating and Program Services. Services The Cares Organization conducted campaigns and programs to promote our charitable mission by raising awareness and education around key social issues with the goal of fostering community self-reliance, improving quality of life, and mobilizing charitable support Program areas included youth empowerment and mentoring for high school students youth development in motorsports wildlife conservation and habitat restoration including Restore Habitats and The Rhino Crisis initiatives arts and culture programs for inner-city youth mental health awareness through the Open Your Heart Challenge and womens and girls empowerment Additional activities addressed access and affordability of critical essential health and medicine for children and families in disadvantaged areas poverty alleviation hunger relief gender inequity malnutrition animal welfare and ocean conservation
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 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 March 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 November 4, 2026.
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