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Assistance League of Sonoma County

EIN 23-7064030 · Santa Rosa, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A non proft Corporation composed of trained volunteers who identify community needs and respond to them with financial and hands-on support.

Income
$197,906
Spending
$178,989
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
17.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
0
Volunteers
86

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 (4)
  1. $65,419 spent. Operation School Bell - Is the national philanthropy of Assistance League of Sonoma County. The program provides school spirit shirts for children in need in public schools. In addition, this program provides enrichment for children through literacy development programs, school supplies, early childhood intervention, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) programs. During the year, a total of $4282 was donated to these programs. Achievements during the 2024 2025 school year included services to 7650 children. 1281 were outfitted, 4014 books were provided to community clinics and schools, 170 backpacks were issued plus supplies for backpacks, and 553 students participated in classroom enrichment and literacy programs. Sixty-three teens received membership sponsorships in a community teen club, and 75 teens were sponsored for field trips from this club.
  2. $29,924 spent. Booster Bags Supports women and children in crisis by proving backpacks/bags containing toiletries, clothing, gift certificates to our Assistance League Thrift Shop, as well as bus tickets. During the year ended May 31, 2025, 1915 were served. This included 456 individuals who received backpacks and bags with daily necessities; 240 gift certificates were given of which 179 were redeemed at the Thrift Shop; and 1280 bus tickets were issued.
  3. $15,173 spent. Bright Beginnings within this program are the following two programs:Wee Wardrobe Fills the needs of teen parents participating in the Teen Parent Connections program of the County of Sonoma Department of Health Services. During the year ended May 31, 2025, the program served 344 individuals by providing 67 baby layettes, 90 holiday gift bags with toys, books, clothes, and more, 20 backpacks with school supplies furnished to high school students, 63 winter blankets and clothing, 19 strollers, and 18 breast feed pillows. Education and Scholarships Provides financial assistance to eligible teen parents attending Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University. During the year ended May 31, 2025, seven laptops with software were given to high school students to assist in completing distance learning and high school diplomas.
  4. $10,263 spent. Safe Haven This program serves women in recovery from addiction at the Womens Recovery Services. It provides gift bags containing personal items. For the year ended May 31, 2025, 130 women and children received gift bags, books, and various items. Five hundred and twenty hours of art therapy and supplies were provided to women in recovery.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 May 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 May 1971.

    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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