Fihankra Akoma Ntoaso Fan
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
FAN offer opportunities for youth affected by the child welfare system to cultivate their interests and talents, develop new skills, and find personal and collective validation in a hopeful environment.
- Income
- $495,348
- Spending
- $669,540
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- -3.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 54%
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 65
- Highest pay
- $115,685, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 30 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 148% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 35% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 93 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 259 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (2)
- $341,341 spent. Serving youth impacted by the child welfare system between the ages of 9-16. Participants get to create an environment where their voice is engrained in the culture. Participants learn leadership skills, the impact of trauma and toxic stress on our young people, positive coping methods to deal with everyday stressors, and equip them with the skills to manage their stress and choose healthy decisions and behaviors. Established in 2020, as a response to COVID-19, our community pantry now serves over 18000 meals annually in partnership with organizations such as Families4Families and Family Medical. The pantry provides access to prepared meals, fresh produce, non-perishable items, and wellness items available to community members daily.
- $141,966 spent. The Caregiver Support program offers workshops and peer support events for caregivers of youth program participants. Caregivers are able to establish community and learn communication techniques to stay engaged in youth participants lives. Caregivers are also provided emergency direct support in times of need. Serving former after-school program (alumni) participants by offering monthly workshops, social gatherings, and direct support to disseminate helpful college- and life-related information and informal peer support. This program provides space for those participants 16 and up to grow into their fullest potential by offering individual support around employment & educational life choices.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2005.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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