Simple Rules Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
We work with individuals, organizations, and communities, locally, regionally, and nationally, providing education and training, leadership and skills development for leaders and managers, and a variety of critical thinking and emotional intelligence workshops. In addition, we conduct research on best health and social practices on the social determinants of health and develop and disseminate articles, contribute to organizations' online newsletters, and offer data analyses collected via research surveys and focus groups to communities and organizations. We also offer pro bono coaching to other nonprofit organizations and their staff members and boards, work with local middle and high school youth, and homeless service providers collecting and distributing over-the-counter health and hygiene products. We served approximately 7200 individuals. Additional details are available in Schedule O.
- Income
- $15,205
- Spending
- $10,825
- Reserves
- 17.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 48%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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)
- $7,224 spent. We provided training seminars, education and hands-on practice opportunities and workshops delivered at national and local levels. We provided research and practice materials and papers and offered pro bono training and coaching to other nonprofit organizations' staff. We also worked with local child and youth, homeless and veteran service providers, and provided educational and support supplies, clothing and newborn supplies. This included supporting local school events and book drives. We served approximately 7200 individuals and total program expenses were $10,825.
- $1,225 spent. Wrote several articles and analyses for online publication and in print, re: our work in evaluation, and data collection. In addition, we continued our research about diversity, inclusion and equity programs, include health equity in urban areas. We also explored and reported on the current research on the social determinants of health, particularly around maternal and child health and expanding opportunities for care during the months before and following birth. Total program expenses were $10,825. Please see complete details in Schedule O.
- $2,376 spent. Continued to support and partner with regard to ongoing local, state, and national opportunities for building community coalitions and engaging in extensive networking events and seminars for community development and capacity building. This included topics of gender, cultural, and racial health disparities, with an emphasis on maternal health opportunities aligned with coalition building, community development, networking, and capacity building. Topics included pervasive black maternal and child health conditions locally and regionally as had been reported in research journals and other media. Total program expenses were $10,825. Please see additional details on Schedule O.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on March 15, 2013.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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