Assistance League of North Coast
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF NORTH COAST IS DEDICATED TO SERVING THE NEEDS PRIMARILY OF CHILDREN, IN THE COMMUNITIES OF CARLSBAD, OCEANSIDE, AND VISTA WITH THE GOAL OF PROVIDING A POSITIVE STARTING POINT FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS.
- Income
- $469,007
- Spending
- $369,560
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 24.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 144
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 24.4 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 19% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 19% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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)
- $255,065 spent. OPERATION SCHOOL BELL PROVIDED CHILDREN WITH NEW SCHOOL CLOTHING, SHOES, BOOKS, HEALTH KITS, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS IN THE THREE DISTRICTS: --FOOTSTEPS AND HEALTH KITS: PROVIDED NEW SHOES, SOCKS, AND HEALTH KITS TO 1,554 STUDENTS AT 37 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS --CLOTHING CHILDREN: PROVIDED 271 ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS WITH SHOPPING TRIPS TO PURCHASE NEW SCHOOL CLOTHING --WINTER WARMTH: PROVIDED 1006 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WITH JACKETS AND BLANKETS --WORLD OF BOOKS: PROVIDED 18 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WITH NEW BOOKS FOR THEIR LIBRARIES --EMERGENCY CLOTHING: PROVIDES NEW AND GENTLY USED TOPS, PANTS, AND JACKETS AND NEW UNDERWEAR FOR UNFORESEEN NEEDS AND ACCIDENTS OF CHILDREN WHILE AT SCHOOL. --NEW HAVEN YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES: PROVIDED SHOPPING TRIPS TO PURCHASE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CLOTHING FOR 59 AT-RISK TEEN BOYS --CHAPTERS FOR CHILDREN: PROVIDED 515 CHILDREN OF CAMP PENDLETON MILITARY FAMILIES WITH BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLOTHING --TEACHER GRANTS: PROVIDED 20 TEACHERS WHO COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATIONS WITH GRANTS UP TO $500 TO BE USED FOR A CLASSROOM PROJECT --BABY REAL DEAL: PROVIDED 180 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH A PARENTING EXPERIENCE USING AN INFANT SIMULATOR TO TEACH THE REALITIES OF CARING FOR A BABY --ASSISTEENS: A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN 9TH - 12TH GRADES; STUDENTS MEET MONTHLY AND WORKED IN THE THRIFT SHOP, HELPED WITH FUNDRAISERS, AND HELPED ON OPERATION SCHOOL BELL PROGRAMS.
- $67,974 spent. OVER $67,000 IN SCHOLARSHIP MONEY WAS AWARDED THIS YEAR TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM CARLSBAD, VISTA, AND OCEANSIDE.
- $892 spent. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FUND PROVIDED HELP TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED DURING TIMES OF EMERGENCY.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 May 2025.
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 May 1994.
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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