Shaklee Cares
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO RAISE AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS AND GOODS FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF HELPING INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTORS OF SHAKLEE CORPORATION, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES ('SHAKLEE'), SHAKLEE EMPLOYEES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES IN TIMES OF HARDSHIP AND NEED, AND TO HELP ERADICATE OR REDUCE MALNUTRITION, PARTICULARLY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.
- Income
- $279,468
- Spending
- $248,763
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 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
7 of 7Has a 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.
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 March 31, 2025, 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 (6)
- $97,380 spent. BABY2BABY - To provide children living in poverty across the country with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves. Meal Bar 4835 units. (Expenses $ 38,873 including grants of $ 38,873)(Revenue $ 0) FEED THE HUNGRY - Savory Snacks 1,452 units; Meal bars 534 units. (Expenses $ 15,423 including grants of $ 15,423)(Revenue $ 0) NEW ORLEANS ELITE RETREAT - Meal Bars 600 units; Savory Snacks 200 units (Expenses $ 7,755 including grants of $ 7,755)(Revenue $ 0) THE STEWPOT - Meal bars 343 units; Savory Snacks 50 units.
- $47,051 spent. Vitamin Angels - VITAMIN ANGELS FIGHTS FOR A WORLD WHERE EVERY MOTHER HAS A HEALTHY PREGNANCY, AND EVERY CHILD GETS A CHANCE AT A HEALTHY LIFE. WE FOCUS ON WHERE WE CAN MAKE THE GREATEST IMPACT: MALNUTRITION, WHICH THREATENS THE HEALTH, WELLBEING, AND FUTURE OF CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD, EVERY DAY.
- $42,181 spent. American Forest - American Forests creates healthy and resilient forests, from cities to large natural landscapes, that deliver essential benefits for climate, people, water and wildlife. (Expenses $ 38,873 including grants of $ 38,873)(Revenue $ 0) FEED THE HUNGRY - Savory Snacks 1,452 units; Meal bars 534 units. (Expenses $ 15,423 including grants of $ 15,423)(Revenue $ 0) NEW ORLEANS ELITE RETREAT - Meal Bars 600 units; Savory Snacks 200 units (Expenses $ 7,755 including grants of $ 7,755)(Revenue $ 0) THE STEWPOT - Meal bars 343 units; Savory Snacks 50 units.
- $38,873 spent. FEED THE HUNGRY - Savory Snacks 1,452 units; Meal bars 534 units.
- $15,423 spent. NEW ORLEANS ELITE RETREAT - Meal Bars 600 units; Savory Snacks 200 units
- $7,755 spent. THE STEWPOT - Meal bars 343 units; Savory Snacks 50 units.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, 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 March 2025.
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 1997.
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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