Fontana Community Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Fontana Community Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of the City of Fontana, California. It was established on November 15, 2005, as a non-profit benefit corporation under Nonprofit Benefit Corporation Law for public purposes. The Foundation's main objective is to aid and assist in the implementation, improvement, and maintenance of public services that promote the health, welfare, and education of local citizens in Fontana and surrounding Communities.
- Income
- $22,153
- Spending
- $28,777
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 89%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 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 (3)
- $10,378 spent. Mayor's Education Coalition partnered with Tomorrow's Talent LLC to help with preparing, organizing, and executing hands-on business experiences for high school students to expose them to various skills that can be applied to different occupations. These business experiences are called Pathfinder Days.
- $9,254 spent. The primary objective of Pathfinders Day is to provide students with immersive micro-internship experiences at local employers' worksites, offering them a glimpse into the real-world environment and practices of various industries. This year students from Summit High School's Ethical Hacking program got a behind-the-scenes look at how our Innovation & Technology Department keeps Fontana's digital infrastructure safe and efficient. Students had the opportunity to connect with IT professionals and learn about the various pathways to a career in technology. A total of 83 students participated.
- $2,500 spent. The Foundation executed their Annual Business Summit. This event caters to small and mid-scale businesses looking to grow their business to become more credit worthiness to help expand into a brick-and-mortar location, to capture government contracts, expand product offerings or leverage capital for tenant improvement. A total of 62 people attended and 50 businesses were represented.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 November 6, 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 August 2006.
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 November 4, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: The Community Foundation Inc (Richmond, VA), EIN 23-7009135. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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