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Edwin and Dorothy Baker Foundation

EIN 33-0851176 · Long Beach, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceFair51 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To create and strengthen relationships with Greater Long Beach area children, youth, young adults, and their parents through programs that support physical and mental well-being, academic success, personal empowerment, leadership development, and nutrition.

Income
$379,221
Spending
$380,795
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
10.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
9
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$47,500, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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 (4)
  1. $114,657 spent. Since 1970, our Summer Program has provided youth with opportunities to develop essential academic and social skills in a safe, engaging environment. Curriculum focuses on Healthy Relationships, Digital Safety, Environmental Health, and College and Career Exploration. In 2025 we served over 185 youth and children through daily activities and guest-led discussions. Pre- and post-program surveys capture learning outcomes and inform continuous program improvement.
  2. $102,752 spent. Grocery Distribution: Approaching its sixth year, the Grocery Distribution Program provides wekly food support to more than 150 families, in partnership with Food Forward, the City of Long Beach, Church of Latter-Day Saints, Long Beach Unified School District, and dedicated volunteers. We address food insecurity by distributing essential items including protein, nonperishable goods, fresh produce (approximately 1,500 pounds weekly, and dairy.
  3. $95,859 spent. Safe Passage Initiative: In collaboration with the AOC7 Neighborhood Association and Long Beach Ambassador Program (CAP) this program was designed to enhance positive adult presence along school routes to help prevent violence, harassment, and unsafe situations. CAP volunteers regularly monitor areas surrounding Lincoln and Whittier Elementary Schools and Franklin Middle School, building trusted relationships with students, families, and school staff while strengthening overall neighborhood safety.
  4. $4,945 spent. Our Leaders Long Beach program grew oganically from the strong foundation of the summer program. Meeting bi-weekly, youth and young adults ages 15-24 who once participated in the summer program often return as volunteers, building leadership skills and progressing along a pathway to their first paid employment through the summer program.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 1999.

    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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