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Bread of Life Inc

Meals program, food pantry and outreach program

Religion Malden, MA EIN: 223199801 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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76
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Bread of Life Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
Malden, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
X99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1993

Mission

Meals program, food pantry and outreach program

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X99Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 79%
Peer average: 72%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.79
Program$0.79
79% to programs beats the peer average (72%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Bread of Life Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 93% of the 114,636 religion charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 89% of the 34,283 religion charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bread of Life Inc is a registered religion nonprofit based in Malden, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 223199801. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 76 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Bread of Life Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 223199801. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Bread of Life Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.

Bread of Life Inc is located in Malden, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, Bread of Life Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for religion charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bread of Life Inc is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 76 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Bread of Life Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Bread of Life Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Bread of Life Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bread of Life Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 223199801, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
79% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
24

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

ED
Edwin A••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (24)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion this charity 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 76 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 76 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1992
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Bread of Life Inc

What is Bread of Life Inc?
Bread of Life Inc is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Malden, United States. Join Bread of Life In Ending Hunger
When was Bread of Life Inc founded?
Bread of Life Inc was founded in 1992.
Who leads Bread of Life Inc?
Edwin Andrews serves as Treasurer.
Where is Bread of Life Inc located?
Headquartered in Malden, MA, United States.
What is Bread of Life Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bread of Life Inc trustworthy?
Bread of Life Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Bread of Life Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 223199801.
What is Bread of Life Inc's website?
http://www.breadoflifemalden.org