Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc
Provides chicago land homeless, at-risk, and foster children food, critical necessities, life skills & educational support to empower & build brighter futures 4 kids!change in accounting period: revenue …
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Mission
Provides chicago land homeless, at-risk, and foster children food, critical necessities, life skills & educational support to empower & build brighter futures 4 kids!change in accounting period: revenue procedure 85-58 rules apply.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 7 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of similar organizations. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (7 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyFill a Heart 4 Kids Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Lake Forest, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 473442522. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $547K in annual revenue. 96 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 473442522. 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.
Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc is located in Lake Forest, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc has $547K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc is classified as a Human Services 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 $547K in annual revenue. The organization has 96 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Fill a Heart 4 Kids 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, Fill a Heart 4 Kids 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 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
Fill a Heart 4 Kids provides homeless, at risk, & foster children food, critical necessities, educational support, & life skills opportunities to help Build Brighter Futures 4 Kids! Volunteer/Sponsor/Donate Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $547K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 473442522, 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.
Filing history
7 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FILL A HEART 4 KIDS INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
5 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Fill a Heart 4 Kids: Provides food, necessities, and support for homeless, at-risk, and foster children - NBC 5 Chicago
New to Lou Too: Fill-A-Heart-4-Kids - WGN Radio 720
Fill A Heart 4 Kids provides support for homeless and foster care children - The Forest Scout
“Fill a Heart” with Holiday Cheer - The Forest Scout
Fill a Heart 4 Kids provides necessities for homeless, foster kids in need - ABC7 Chicago
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 96 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 96 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2015
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc
- What is Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc?
- Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lake Forest, United States. Fill a Heart 4 Kids provides homeless, at risk, & foster children food, critical necessities, educational support, & life skills opportunities to help Build Brighter Futures 4 Kids! Volunteer/Sponsor/Donate
- When was Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc founded?
- Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc was founded in 2015.
- Who leads Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc?
- Ann Mcaveeney serves as President.
- Where is Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc located?
- Headquartered in Lake Forest, IL, United States.
- What is Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc trustworthy?
- Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 473442522.
- What is Fill a Heart 4 Kids Inc's website?
- http://www.fillaheart4kids.org