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One Town Inc

EIN 27-1029890 · Wrightwood, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair54 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ONE TOWN WAS FOUNDED IN ORDER TO SOLVE PROBLEMS OF SUSTAINABILITY ON A LOCAL, ONE-TOWN-AT-A-TIME LEVEL. WE ARE BEGINNING WITH THE TOWN OF WRIGHTWOOD, CA. SUSTAINABILITY MEANS SUPPORTING THE SYSTEMS IN A COMMUNITY THAT KEEP IT HEALTHY AND PROVIDE ITS LONGEVITY. SUSTAINABILITY ALSO MEANS PROMOTING THE HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, WELFARE AND HAPPINESS OF PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY. ONE TOWN IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THIS GOAL IN THE TOWN OF WRIGHTWOOD AND ALSO ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS IN OTHER TOWNS WHERE ONE TOWN FEELS IT CAN MAKE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT.

Income
$297,576
Spending
$140,168
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 48%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$250, director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 53% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 95% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 54 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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, 2024, 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. $80,037 spent. WRIGHTWOOD COMMUNITY PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A NUMBER OF AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN ATTENDING WRIGHTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH A FOCUS ON STAYING ACTIVE, HEALTH AND WELLNESS. IN ADDITION THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED FOR A LOCAL DONATIONS TO MANY SMALL BUSINESS NEEDING ASSISTANCE FOR CORONOAVIRUS RELIEF.
  2. $21,024 spent. WALKING SCHOOL BUS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO ALLOW SUPERVISION AND COORDINATION OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KIDS WALKING TO SCHOOL INSTEAD OF TAKING THE BUS TO PROMOTE BOTH SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT PRACTICES AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS.
  3. $30,258 spent. COMMUNITY GARDEN AND FLOWER TOWN PROJECT. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO A COMMUNITY GARDEN TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 August 2013.

    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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