Love Never Fails International
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Love Never Fails International does not meet the following 6 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 1 (Oversight of Operations and Staff)
Organizations shall have a board of directors that provides adequate oversight of the charity's operations and its staff. Indication of adequate oversight includes, but is not limited to, regularly scheduled appraisals of the CEO's performance, evidence of disbursement controls such as board approval of the budget, fund raising practices, establishment of a conflict of interest policy, and establishment of accounting procedures sufficient to safeguard charity finances.
LNFI does not meet this Standard because its board of directors does not
- Receive a copy of the organization’s financial statements.
Standard 2 (Number of Board Members)
Soliciting organizations shall have a board of directors with a minimum of five voting members.
LNFI does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization has 4 voting members of the board.
Standard 14 (Budget)
Have a board-approved annual budget for its current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses for major program activities, fund raising, and administration.
LNFI does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization reports that it did not produce a 2024 budget.
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
LNFI does not meet this Standard because the 2022 annual report did not include:
- A roster of the board of directors.
Standard 17 (Web Site Disclosures)
Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.
LNFI does not meet this Standard because the organization’s website, https://loveneverfailsindia.com, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include:
- Electronic access to the organization’s 2022 IRS Form 990.
Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.
LNFI does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization's website, https://loveneverfailsindia.com, does not provide access to a privacy policy.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 13, 15
Love Never Fails International meets the remaining 12 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"To bring life-changing care to vulnerable children with an educational foundation and Christ-centered approach."
Year, State Incorporated:
2011, NJ
Love Never Fails International (LNFI) reports that it is a Christian organization that works to empower abandoned, orphaned, and impoverished children in India through the provision of emergency food, hygiene relief, creating income-generating opportunities, and operating schools to bring education to vulnerable children and communities. As reported by the organization, during 2022 LNFI offered more than 100,000 meals, only partnered with centers providing spiritual support, and had 98% of LNFI students pass their grade level.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Love Never Fails International's program expenses were:
| Program services | $316,832 |
| Total Program Expenses | $316,832 |
Chief Executive
Johnathan Kraus, Ph.D., Founder and Executive Director
Compensation*
$73,654
Chair of the Board
Brandon Zager
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
4
Paid Staff Size
2
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Internet
Fundraising costs were 4% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $323,329, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Love Never Fails International's unaudited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Contributions - program | $249,073 |
| Contributions - general | $74,256 |
| Investment loss | $-1,553 |
| Total Income | $321,776 |
Programs: 84% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 12%
| Total Income | $321,776 |
| Total expenses: | $375,383 |
| Program expenses | $316,832 |
| Fundraising expenses | $13,727 |
| Administrative expenses | $44,824 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-53,607 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $513,491 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $459,884 |
| Total Liabilities | $3,232 |
| Total Assets | $463,116 |
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