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Del Mar Community Connections

EIN 33-0938895 · Del Mar, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 91 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

DMCC IS A VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO ALLOW OURMATURING SENIORS TO LIVE SAFELY AND INDEPENDENTLY IN THE HOMES THEY LOVE.

Income
$474,733
Spending
$425,154
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
27.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 62%
Employees
5
Volunteers
50

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 27.4 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 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 91 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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.

  • 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 June 30, 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. $191,571 spent. OTHER PROGRAM REVENUES AND EXPENSES
  2. $75,538 spent. TRANSPORTATION: VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMUNITY PROVIDE RIDES FOR MEDICAL VISITS AND A VAN IS OPERATED FOR DOOR-TO-DOOR TRIPS TO THE GROCERY AND DRUG STORES. DISCOUNTED TAXI VOUCHERS ARE SOLD AS PART OF THE CITY OF DEL MAR'S DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS ARE ADMINISTERED BY DMCC EMPLOYEES.
  3. $16,324 spent. HEALTH, LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES: BRAIN FITNESS, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, HEALTH AND LEGAL FORUMS ARE AMONG THE MANY PROGRAMS PROVIDED. THE DMCC VAN IS USED TO BRING HOME-BOUND RESIDENTS TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER TO EAT LUNCH AND PARTICIPATE IN A PROGRAM OR SOCIALIZE WITH EACH OTHER.
  4. HOUSING: DEL MAR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS ADMINISTERS THE RENTAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM AND SHARED HOUSING PROGRAM UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF DEL MAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 August 2001.

    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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