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Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership

EIN 33-0842943 · Long Beach, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We believe in the power of nonprofits to impact and transform communities. To strengthen the sector and the communities it serves, The Nonprofit Partnership engages in learning, collaboration, resource sharing, and advocacy.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 75%
Employees
17
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$130,844, executive dir.

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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, 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 (4)
  1. $2.0 million spent. First 5 LA Best Start Initiative Regional NetworkThe Nonprofit Partnership serves as the Regional Network (RN) lead for the Best Start Initiative in Region 4 (Central Long Beach and Wilmington). The Nonprofit Partnership subcontracts local community organizations, and funds community grants to support, educate, and empower community working towards systems change for children 0-5 and their families.
  2. $800,388 spent. Capacity Building - Custom SupportWith specialized expertise in organizational management consulting, professional development, and customized training programs, we offer the ability to enhance organizational performance in the following core capacity building areas: organizational development, strategic planning, executive leadership, financial sustainability, retreats and facilitation, board development, evaluation, human resource management, diversity, equity and inclusion, and marketing and communications. The Nonprofit Partnership's diverse team of professional experts allows us to meet a wide variety of organizational sizes and needs. In addition, we provide capacity and network building support to funder driven initiatives through cohort design and implementation, technical and administrative support.
  3. $247,672 spent. Education-Professional DevelopmentThe Nonprofit Partnership provides ongoing programming covering an array of relevant topics for nonprofits seeking to grow their organizations and increase their impact. These workshops include: 18-hour certificate programs, networking seminars, affinity groups, a four-part board leadership series, and our intensive year-long emerging leaders program.
  4. $142,840 spent. Other Programs: Membership SupportProvides access to networking, leadership, and education. Long Beach Gives Support Includes fiscal sponsorship, administration, and training for Long Beach Gives - an online day of giving for Long Beach Nonprofits.

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 August 2000.

    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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