Love Is Service Inc.

A nonprofit trust dedicated to stewardship, governance, and service

Love Is Service Inc. is a New York–based nonprofit organization established to govern, operate, and steward charitable initiatives that improve lives and strengthen communities through food distribution, wellness, education, and cultural programs.

Flagship Initiative: Zero Hunger New York

A citywide food-relief initiative addressing hunger through the distribution of healthy, vegetarian meals.

Visit zerohungernyc.org →

Zero Hunger New York is a program operated under Love Is Service Inc., which provides governance, compliance oversight, and financial stewardship.

About Love Is Service

Our Purpose

Love Is Service Inc. is organized exclusively for charitable purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Our charitable purposes include:

  • Providing yoga- and meditation-inspired programs that support health, resilience, and recovery
  • Distributing healthy, vegetarian meals to schools, social service organizations, and individuals in need
  • Offering cultural programs such as festivals, arts initiatives, and community events
  • Supporting related educational and wellness initiatives consistent with our mission

Our Role

Love Is Service Inc. functions as the legal, fiduciary, and operational trust that ensures charitable initiatives operate with integrity, accountability, and long-term sustainability.

Our Initiatives

Zero Hunger New York

Zero Hunger New York is a hunger-relief initiative focused on providing nutritious vegetarian meals to communities across New York City.

The program operates under Love Is Service Inc., which provides governance, compliance oversight, and financial stewardship.

Learn more at zerohungernyc.org

Governance & Leadership

Governance

Love Is Service Inc. is governed by a Board of Directors in accordance with New York Not-for-Profit Corporation Law and the organization's bylaws.

The Board is responsible for:

  • Strategic oversight
  • Fiduciary responsibility
  • Compliance with nonprofit and IRS regulations
  • Protection of charitable assets
  • Ensuring all activities further the organization's exempt purposes

Policies & Oversight

The organization maintains formal policies addressing conflicts of interest, financial controls, donor restrictions, expenditure responsibility, and regulatory compliance.

Board members serve without compensation, except for reimbursement of reasonable expenses.

Financial & Legal Status

Tax-Exempt Status

Love Is Service Inc. is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

EIN 99-2946359
Status 509(a)(2)
Exemption Date April 19, 2024

Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Transparency

The organization files required annual IRS information returns and maintains records in accordance with federal and state law.

Governing documents are available upon request.

Contact

Love Is Service Inc. 25 First Avenue
New York, NY 10003 Get in Touch For governance, compliance, or partnership inquiries, please contact us at
[email protected]