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Give a Slice

EIN 02-0727065 · Huntingtn Bch, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceFair52 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GIVE A SLICE WAS ORGANIZED AS A MEANS TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO EMPLOYEES OF BJ'S RESTAURANTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS IN THEIR TIMES OF NEED ARISING FROM ILLNESS, INJURY, DEATH, FIRE AND CATASTROPHIC EVENTS.

Income
$367,901
Spending
$401,147
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $400,122 spent. PROVISION OF FINANCIAL RELIEF TO EMPLOYEES OF BJ'S RESTAURANTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS ARISING FROM ILLNESS, INJURY, DEATH, FIRE AND CATASTROPHIC EVENTS. THE GIVE A SLICE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PARTICIPATING TEAM MEMBERS WHO DONATE A SMALL PORTION OF THEIR PAYCHECKS INTO THE FUND. ALTHOUGH ALL TEAM MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO CONTRIBUTE, APPROXIMATELY 42% OF THE BJ'S RESTAURANT WORKFORCE CONTRIBUTES TO THE FUND VIA BI-WEEKLY PAYCHECK AT LEVELS OF EACH EMPLOYEE'S DISCRETION. THE GSL APPLICATION DOES NOT ASK IF THE APPLICANT CONTRIBUTES TO THE FUND, YET IT IS ASSUMED THAT MANY AWARDEES ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FUND. THE AVERAGE DONATION PER PAYCHECK IS $1.62. GIVEN THIS MODEST AVERAGE CONTRIBUTION IT IS DEFINITELY NOT AN INSURANCE POLICY THAT GUARANTEES AWARDS; IT IS A FUND TO ALTRUISTICALLY HELP FELLOW TEAM MEMBERS IN NEED. TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS, MANAGEMENT TEAM MEMBERS COMPLETE AN APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE TEAM MEMBER, APPLICATIONS ARE MAILED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE GIVE A SLICE PROGRAM WHO EVALUATES THE APPLICATION, CHECKS FOR THE INCLUSION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION, MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO HIS COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHO APPROVE OR SUGGEST ADJUSTMENTS TO THE APPLICATIONS. THE COMMITTEE INCLUDES ROBERT DELIEMA, DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TREASURER OF THE FOUNDATION, KENDRA MILLER, DIRECTOR & CORPORATE SECRETARY, AND JULIE WEINMAN, DIRECTOR. IF THE COMMITTEE APPROVES THE APPLICATION, THEY DECIDE ON AN APPROPRIATE AWARD AND A CHECK IS SENT TO THE APPLICANT'S MANAGER, WHO GIVES TO THE AWARD RECIPIENT. TURNAROUND TIME FROM THE RECEIPT OF APPLICATION TO RECEIPT OF CHECK IS JUST A FEW DAYS. EXAMPLES OF FINANCIAL AID INCLUDE: ASSISTANCE WITH UNEXPECTED FUNERAL EXPENSES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS, LOSS OF WORK TIME DUE TO ACCIDENT/INJURY, EXTENDED ILLNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP INVOLVED IN THE NEED TO ACQUIRE NEW HOUSING AS A RESULT OF THE SALE OF ONE'S DWELLING BY LANDLORD, AND DOMESTIC ISSUES PROMPTING THE NEED FOR REPLACEMENT HOUSING. APPLICANTS ARE ONLY CONSIDERED FOR THE GRANT ONCE A YEAR AND DOCUMENTATION MUST BE PROVIDED SHOWING THE LOSS OR EXPENSES PAID, IE: HOSPITAL BILLS, FUNERAL HOME REPORT/RECEIPT, MISSED WAGES, COURT DOCUMENT VALIDATING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEEKING OF NEW HOUSING, ETC.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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