Building 13 Association Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To enhance the quality of life within the community by being a leading force for positive social change and deliver value through information, advocacy and service. Promoting Recreational, Educational and Cultural activities for an intergenerational community.
- Income
- $41,088
- Spending
- $26,837
- Reserves
- 30.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 85%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 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 (3)
- $15,000 spent. The Community Garden was established with a multi-purpose agenda. We wanted to promote inter-generational interaction, nutritional benefits and education including the importance of recycling and composting. The community has come together and the youth are learning to produce and nurture both flowers and vegetables promoting healthy living. Included in the garden is a meditation area that promotes peace and tranquility. It has given youth a place to exert energy and learn the importance of community service. This has thus far benefited over 500 participants. Organized an Earth Day parade to encourage the community to Recycle, Reuse and Reduce with a campaign to remind the community that every day is Earth Day.
- $5,000 spent. Initially promoted by the youth in the community Summer Fun Day highlights the importance of community, brings families and friends together, has introduced a renaissance youth musical/STEM and music group and Bomba music to the community and celebrated the diversity and sensitivity needed to co-exist. This day promotes the importance of volunteerism within a community. This event has served over 600 people in the community. Included in this was participation from the local high school and Veterans Group.
- $2,000 spent. We have promoted social change by initiating writing workshops, written word programs, painting workshops and various arts and crafts. Our efforts allowed us to highlight the work done by various members (youth and seniors) in an artisans event in the community garden. A presentation was held highlighting writing efforts. This has served over 100 participants. Also had various planting workshops with local schools. Discussed aspects of business startup and marketing. Business plan presentations were role played.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2005.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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