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Pacific West Foundation

EIN 26-1752789 · Fullerton, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceWeak45 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A SAFE, INCLUSIVE, AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUTH CAN DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND TEAMWORK THROUGH THE SPORT OF FLAG FOOTBALL. OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER PERSONAL GROWTH, PHYSICAL FITNESS, AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT BY OFFERING A COMPETITIVE AND FUN LEAGUE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGED 4 TO 16, ENSURING EVERY PLAYER HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 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 (1)
  1. $1.1 million spent. PROVIDE A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH TO DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM, SPORTSMANSHIP, FAIR PLAY, AND TEAMWORK THROUGH A COMPETITIVE FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE. OUR PROGRAM SERVES BOYS AND GIRLS AGED 4 TO 16, OFFERING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, LEARN VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS, AND BUILD LASTING FRIENDSHIPS. BY PROMOTING A HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, WE AIM TO FOSTER PERSONAL GROWTH AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT AMONG OUR PARTICIPANTS. WE ALSO OFFER OPTIONAL HEAD SAFETY EQUIPMENT TO ENSURE THE WELL-BEING OF OUR PLAYERS, EMPHASIZING OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND INCLUSIVITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 November 6, 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 December 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 2011.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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