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Olinga Learning

EIN 27-3057607 · Huron, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OLINGA'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER YOUTH TO IMPROVE THEIR SMALL, RURAL FARMING COMMUNITIES.

Income
$436,788
Spending
$333,201
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
19.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
62
Highest pay
$111,380, executive & engineering di

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. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.3 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 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 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

    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 (1)
  1. $323,998 spent. OLINGA'S PRIMARY PROGRAM IS WINGS OF KNOWLEDGE. WINGS OF KNOWLEDGE IS A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT UTILIZES PROJECT BASED LEARNING TO PROVIDE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA YOUTH WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW, LEAD AND CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM USES A TEAM-BASED APPROACH WHERE SIX MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH; A HIGH SCHOOL INTERN; A LOCAL TEACHER; OLINGA STAFF; AND AN INDUSTRY PARTNER WORK TOGETHER TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT PROJECTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO LOCAL SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT. OLINGA HAS ACTIVELY SUPPORTED CENTRAL CALIFORNIA YOUTH TO ASSERT A BOLDER FUTURE FOR THEMSELVES THROUGH THE LENS OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. THE INITIATIVE HAS HAD A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY AS WELL, WITH YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS COLLABORATING ON A BROAD ARRAY OF PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. SINCE ITS INCEPTION OLINGA HAS ENGAGED MORE THAN 600 YOUTH FROM 13 COMMUNITIES IN 57 PROJECTS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR SMALL TOWNS.

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 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 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 July 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 October 21, 2026.

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