Hamilton Action Team
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To promote and support the academic and fine arts programs at Alexander Hamilton Elementary School; to assist Hamilton Elementary School in enriching its educational programs by raising funds and capital through fundraising activities; to aid the school in obtaining resources for improving and beautifying its facilities and grounds necessary for the well-being and safety of the school community; to develop plans and strategies to identify and solicit individuals, community members, businesses and foundations for gift and grant support; to foster business and community involvement to improve the quality of public education and assist the school in achieving its educational objectives; to educate the community on the advantages of charitable giving and to motivate prospects to make donations that benefit and promote the educational needs of the community.
- Income
- $249,215
- Spending
- $513,377
- Spent on programs
- 98%
- Reserves
- 3.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 73%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
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
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 106% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1598% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no 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.
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)
- $491,282 spent. To promote and support the academic and fine arts programs at Alexander Hamilton Elementary School; to assist Hamilton Elementary School in enriching its educational programs by raising funds and capital through fundraising activities; to aid the school in obtaining resources for improving and beautifying its facilities and grounds necessary for the well-being and safety of the school community; to develop plans and strategies to identify and solicit individuals, community members, businesses and foundations for gift and grant support; to foster business and community involvement to improve the quality of public education and assist the school in achieving its educational objectives; to educate the community on the advantages of charitable giving and to motivate prospects to make donations that benefit and promote the educational needs of the community.
- $11,451 spent. To foster community building within the school and larger community by organizing and supporting school and community events which help strengthen the school community and resulting family support, leading to improved academic and enrichment experiences resulting in school and student growth and success.
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 May 2007.
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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