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Love is a Gift Incorporated

Love is a gift is a 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry created "to equip children and adults in our community and around the world with the values, skills and education …

Love Is A Gift Inc

Human Services Columbia, TN EIN: 824284018 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Love is a Gift Incorporated

The Homestead at Hardison Mill is Rory Feek

Founded
Headquarters
Columbia, TN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2018

Mission

Love is a gift is a 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry created "to equip children and adults in our community and around the world with the values, skills and education necessary to live well, love well, and be a light to the world." originally created to support the one-room schoolhouse, in late 2023 the non-profit's vision expanded to include the mission and ministry of the entire farm, fellowship and facilities at hardison mill, where we daily use our gifts, talents and opportunities to sow seeds of love and hope in the world...while we sow some of them in the soil here at the farm.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.20%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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)
$0.86
Program$0.86
86% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Love is a Gift Incorporated with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% 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
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than 74% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Love is a Gift Incorporated is a registered human services nonprofit based in Columbia, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 824284018. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $947K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Love is a Gift Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 824284018. 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.

Love is a Gift Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% 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.

Love is a Gift Incorporated is located in Columbia, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.

Based on official tax filings, Love is a Gift Incorporated has $947K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% 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.

Love is a Gift Incorporated 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 $947K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Love is a Gift Incorporated. 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, Love is a Gift Incorporated 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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 human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $947K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Love is a Gift Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Love is a Gift Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 824284018, 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
$100K-$1M
86% 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

From filings and published profiles

Employees
5

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

RO
Rory F•••
President

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M 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 this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 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, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 18 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 2018
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Love is a Gift Incorporated

What is Love is a Gift Incorporated?
Love is a Gift Incorporated is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Columbia, United States. The Homestead at Hardison Mill is Rory Feek
When was Love is a Gift Incorporated founded?
Love is a Gift Incorporated was founded in 2018.
Who leads Love is a Gift Incorporated?
Rory Feek serves as President.
Where is Love is a Gift Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Columbia, TN, United States.
What is Love is a Gift Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
Is Love is a Gift Incorporated trustworthy?
Love is a Gift Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Love is a Gift Incorporated's registration number?
IRS EIN: 824284018.
What is Love is a Gift Incorporated's website?
http://www.hardisonmill.com