2024-10-08T17:10:18Z 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 820747861 LOVE WELL SPENT LOVE 705 Forest Ave 2RE Staten Island NY 10310 Dade Akindude Executive Director 2024-10-08 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X X X X https://lovewellspent.org/ X X 65909 X 21768 43591 550 65909 40628 261 15873 56762 9147 2345 11492 X 2345 11492 2345 11492 0 2345 11492 Love Well Spent supports and empowers learners, educators, and families by providing access to resources and tools that transform learning, with a focus on educational equity and service-learning. Services for Students with Special Needs The Executive Director (ED) provided tailored educational services for students with special needs, including one-on-one tutoring, learning assessments, and support for homeschooling strategies. These services were critical to supporting the educational development of special needs students and enhancing learning outcomes for homeschooling families. Over 50 students and their families were supported throughout the year, receiving personalized educational plans and consistent academic guidance. 40628 Forgotten Foods Youth Program This program, funded by a service-learning grant, focused on engaging youth in understanding traditional food practices and sustainable agricultural methods. It included workshops, hands-on gardening, and educational sessions to deepen the participants' connection to their cultural heritage and the environment. Engaged 30 youth participants, who actively contributed to the creation of a community garden and participated in 8 educational workshops focused on traditional and sustainable food practices. 9000 Digital Access Program Provided comprehensive digital learning support services to homeschooling families and educators, aimed at enhancing digital literacy and integrating technology into educational practices. This included developing digital curricula, offering consultations, and distributing educational materials across multiple states. Supported 111 students across 12 different states, providing digital curriculum resources, technology integration strategies, and direct consultations. Coordinated distribution events, where volunteers were engaged and provided with food and refreshments during the events to support efficient delivery of educational materials. 2673 52301 Modademu Akindude Executive Director 40.00 37741 false false false false false false false false NY Busola Aibana PO Box 30453 STATEN ISLAND NY 10303 3478577757 false false false false false false false false NONE 0 NONE 0 true X 0 0 0 0 28679 21768 50447 0 0 0 28679 21768 50447 0 50447 50447 1.00000 0.00000 X Details on Program Services The majority of Love Well Spents income in 2023 came from providing services to students with special needs. The funds generated from these services were earmarked specifically for the Executive Directors salary to support these activities. This aligns with the nonprofits mission to provide equitable educational support. Digital Access Program Digital Access Program Impact: The program reached 111 students across 12 different states, ensuring access to digital resources and immersive learning experiences aligned with the organizations mission of educational equity. Part I, Line 16 Website Maintenance Application Software Subscription Administrative fees & subscriptions Part I, Line 8 Digital Access Services Part III - Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Love Well Spent provides educational support services for homeschoolers and educators, focusing on special needs students and digital learning. The organizations largest income source is from the Executive Director providing services specifically for students with special needs. This income is earmarked to support the Executive Director's salary. Additionally, the Forgotten Foods Youth Program was funded through a service-learning grant, designated explicitly for the implementation of that program. Part III - Statement of Program Service Accomplishments The Digital Access program reached 111 students across 12 states, providing access to digital resources, curriculum support, and immersive learning experiences. The expenses included postage and shipping costs, transportation, food for volunteers, and subscriptions for digital tools. Part V - Explanation of Compliance and Governance, Line 40b Love Well Spent did not engage in any Section 4958 excess benefit transactions during the year, nor has it engaged in such transactions in any prior year that remain unreported. Part V - Explanation of Compliance and Governance, Line 46 (Public Charity Status) The organization qualifies as a publicly supported charity based on the 33 1/3% public support test as shown in Schedule A, Part II. I am writing to explain the reason for the late submission of Love Well Spents Form 990-EZ for the 2023 tax year. I was on maternity leave and had a baby in 2023. As the Executive Director responsible for managing the organizations compliance and filing requirements, my extended absence due to maternity leave led to delays in gathering the necessary information and preparing the return. Given the circumstances, I respectfully request that the IRS consider this explanation as a reasonable cause for the delay and waive any penalties associated with the late filing of this return. Thank you for your understanding and consideration. Sincerely, Dade Akindude Executive Director, Love Well Spent