Fts Charity
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Feed the Soul is a nonprofit that provides fresh fruits and vegetables to nutritionally deficient children while teaching them how to make healthy choices for life. Through interactive programs, in-school farm markets, and ongoing produce distributions, we ensure kids get the nutrition they need when they need it most. Because when kids eat great, they can be
- Income
- $434,200
- Spending
- $32,544
- Spent on programs
- 98%
- Reserves
- -47.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 52
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
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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 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.
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 (4)
- $239,355 spent. Healthy Holidays provides food insecure students with fruit and healthy breakfast items prior to school holiday closures in an effort to reduce the number of missed meals while away from school and improve students mental and physical health, helping them return to school ready to learn. In 2024 26,595.00 healthy holiday bags and backpacks were distributed to students, 91% of whom qualify for the National School Free Lunch Program, and are living at or below the National Poverty Level
- $135,636 spent. The Power of Produce is an engaging and interactive nutrition education program designed for children in Pre-K through 8th grade. During this 25-minute assembly, students participate in: Taste Tests: Exciting opportunities to sample a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Interactive Q&A: Engaging discussions about the nutritional benefits of different produce, emphasizing the importance of each "color of the rainbow. School "farm market shopping" experience where each student takes home more than 28 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables This program serves high priority schools, where food insecurity is a major concern. This program served 5,592.00 food insecure students and provide a total of 174,496.00 servings of fresh produce
- $38,212 spent. Level the Field provides daily access to fresh fruits and engaging nutrition education programs for students in grades 7-12. Level the Field provided 117,040.00 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables to 780 students, 5 days a week, as well as bags of fresh produce for weekends and holidays. 91% of participating students reported improved mood and a reduction in unhealthy snacks consumed.
- Mobile produce distribution in community parks
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 June 2025.
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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