Community Foundation of Colusa County
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Support financially the community enrichment goals of Colusa County and neighboring communities, including but not limited to, educational programs, scholarships, community programs, land grants and public agency training programs, and to conduct associated fund-raising activities.
- Income
- $72,091
- Spending
- $59,407
- Reserves
- 41.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 47%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 41.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 December 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)
- $17,039 spent. The Colusa Swim Team Fund is used to revive and continue the Colusa Swim Team, a county-wide summer competition swim league for community children ages 5-18. Number of children served varies from year to year.
- $21,702 spent. The Princeton Future Farmers AG Association is designed to enhance the Princeton High School Agriculture program by investing in equipment and facilities, as well as promote leadership skills, citizenship, personal growth, and career success of students in the program.
- $6,988 spent. Colusa Founders Day provides a free, including a festival that celebrates the City of Colusa's heritage, stimulates the local economy, and brings many local organizations together to enhance the quality of life for residents.
- $13,678 spent. Other miscellaneous small community benefit funds
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 December 2025.
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 December 2007.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc (Elkhart, IN), EIN 31-1255886. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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