Kaylas Kitchen
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Kayla's Kitchen provides free, nutritious meals to individuals experiencing food insecurity, including homeless individuals and seniors, while fostering a sense of community and support. The organization aims to alleviate hunger and improve the well-being of underserved populations by ensuring access to fresh, high-quality food on a regular basis. Total Meals Served: 3,230. Total Unique Individuals Served: 990. Total Program Expenses: $46,427. Kayla's Kitchen continues to play a critical role in the community by offering reliable food assistance to individuals facing food insecurity. The organization relies heavily on in-kind donations and volunteer support to sustain its programs.
- Income
- $108,042
- Spending
- $108,042
- Reserves
- 0 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 (2)
- $21,945 spent. Meals for Homeless and Those in Need: Kayla's Kitchen provided nutritious meals at two community locations to individuals experiencing food insecurity. This program ensured regular meal access for unhoused individuals and low-income community members. The organization served 640 meals at Freight House to approximately 100 unique individuals and 1,470 meals at the Ypsilanti Bus Stop to approximately 700 unique individuals. Total program expenses were $21,945.
- $24,482 spent. Senior Meal Program: Kayla's Kitchen expanded its services to include meal programs for seniors at two residential homes, addressing food insecurity and social isolation among elderly individuals. The organization served 700 meals at Chidester Place to approximately 100 unique individuals and 420 meals at Ypsilanti Park Place to approximately 90 unique individuals. Total program expenses were $24,482.
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 January 2024.
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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