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Elevate Charities

EIN 26-3458040 · San Juan Capo, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ELEVATE CHARITIES IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ENGAGED IN A MISSION TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIORS, CARETAKERS, AND SUPPORT IN OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH CARING SERVICE, FULFILLING ESSENTIAL NEEDS, AND PROVIDING EDUCATION TO CAREGIVERS.

Income
$13.1 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
21.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
2
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$159,544, executive director/secretary

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 58% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 132% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (3)
  1. $5.0 million spent. EMPLOYEE EMERGENCY FUND - THE EMERGENCY FUND IS OUR WAY OF 'PASSING THE HAT' TO HELP THOSE COWORKERS WHOSE LIVES ARE TURNED UPSIDE DOWN BY TRAGEDY. HERE'S HOW IT WORKS: WE INVITE ALL AFFILIATED EMPLOYEES OF ENSIGN SERVICES AND PENNANT SERVICES TO DONATE WHATEVER THEY CAN EACH PAY PERIOD TO THE FUND. ALL SIZE DONATIONS ARE WELCOMED FROM $.50 TO $100 OR MORE. THE EMERGENCY FUND IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC HARDSHIP DUE TO CERTAIN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. SITUATIONS SHOULD BE SHORT-TERM OR TEMPORARY IN NATURE, AND NOT CHRONIC. EXAMPLES OF SITUATIONS ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION UNDER THIS FUND INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: PERSONAL OR FAMILY CRISIS INVOLVING AN EMERGENCY FINANCIAL NEED; (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)UNEXPECTED MEDICAL OR FUNERAL EXPENSES WHICH EXCEED INSURANCE PROVISIONS RESULTING IN ECONOMIC HARDSHIP; OR AN UNINSURED LOSS DUE TO FIRE OR NATURAL DISASTER RESULTING IN ECONOMIC HARDSHIP. A SMALL COMMITTEE OF EMPLOYEES, DESIGNATED BY THE ELEVATE CHARITIES BOARD ENTITIES (THE "DISBURSEMENT COMMITTEE") WILL REVIEW THE REQUEST AND MAKE A DETERMINATION WITHIN ONE WEEK, DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES. THE EMPLOYEE AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE OPERATION WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE DECISION. PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION FOR ALL REQUESTS WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL, BUT GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE GRANT MAY BE SHARED WITH EMPLOYEES OF ENSIGN SERVICES AND PENNANT SERVICES AFFILIATED ENTITIES TO SHOW HOW FUNDS ARE BEING DISTRIBUTED.
  2. $115,460 spent. HELPING OUR HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND - SENIOR HEALTHCARE IS AT ITS BEST WHEN IT'S COUPLED WITH RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR THE PROFESSIONALS WHO DEDICATE THEIR CAREERS TO SERVING OUR SENIORS. THROUGH GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS, WE HELP QUALIFIED CAREGIVERS GAIN THE EDUCATION NEEDED TO ADVANCE IN THE FIELD OF SENIOR FOCUSED HEALTHCARE. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE A PASSION FOR SENIOR-FOCUSED HEALTHCARE AND ARE INTERESTED IN PROGRESSING IN THEIR CAREER, THE HELPING OUR HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND CAN PROVIDE THE RESOURCES NEEDED.
  3. $51,273 spent. HELPING OUR HERITAGE SENIOR FUND- THE BEST AND MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE ADVOCATE FOR A PATIENT IS THEIR CAREGIVER, AND WE DON'T WANT CAREGIVERS TO FEEL LIKE THEY HAVE TO DO IT ALONE. THROUGH THE HELPING OUR HERITAGE FUND, WE HELP CAREGIVERS IDENTIFY SPECIFIC AND PRACTICAL WAYS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THOSE UNDER THEIR CARE. MANY SENIORS ARE LIVING AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LINE. TO MAKE THE MATTER WORSE, THE U.S. HAS THE HIGHEST COST OF HEALTHCARE WORLDWIDE, A COST THAT AFFECTS SENIORS IN DISPROPORTIONATE AMOUNTS. WE COMBAT THESE CIRCUMSTANCES BY PROVIDING SENIORS WITH HEARING AIDS, GLASSES, DENTURES, WALKERS, AND OTHER THERAPIES THAT ARE NOT COVERED UNDER MEDICARE OR MEDICAID. OUR NETWORK OF PROGRAMS AIMS TO CONTRIBUTE TO SENIORS DIRECTLY, NOT HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)ELEVATE CHARITIES ALLOWS US TO GIVE A BETTER LIFE TO SENIORS.

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 October 2009.

    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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