The Singletons
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE SINGLETONS ARE DEVOTED TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF TODAY BY PROVIDING STRENGTH, HOPE, AND COMMUNITY TO SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES BATTLING CANCER. THE SINGLETONS SERVE AND SUPPORT THESE STRUGGLING, EVERYDAY HEROES WITH ALL THE KINDNESS, DIGNITY, SUPPORT, AND HOPE THEY DESERVE.
- Income
- $698,494
- Spending
- $745,111
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- -5.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 87%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 300
- Highest pay
- $97,279, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 56% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1575% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 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
0 of 7Reports no 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 (5)
- $191,227 spent. SINGLETONS KITCHEN: THE SINGLETONS OFFERS CONVENIENT, NUTRITIOUS FAMILY MEAL KITS CRAFTED BY VOLUNTEERS IN OUR HEALING HARVEST KITCHEN, ENSURING EASY MEAL PREP AND FOSTERING PRECIOUS FAMILY TIME TOGETHER. YOUR SUPPORT MAKES THIS POSSIBLE.
- $61,101 spent. BARE NECESSITIES: THE AVERAGE AMERICAN HOUSEHOLD SPENDS 5,111 MONTHLY. OUR BARE NECESSITIES PROGRAM PROVIDES BUDGET RELIEF BY SUPPLYING FAMILIES WITH ESSENTIAL ITEMS LIKE LAUNDRY DETERGENT, PAPER TOWELS, AND TOILET PAPER. YOUR DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE.
- $157,918 spent. SINGLETONS KIDS: CHILDHOOD PASSES QUICKLY, AND EVERY CHILD DESERVES JOY DESPITE HEALTH CRISES AT HOME. THE SINGLETONS KIDS PROGRAM OFFERS FUN ACTIVITIES, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR ALL OUR SINGLETONS KIDS. HELP US CREATE THE HAPPY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES THEY DESERVE. SUPPORT FROM OUR SINGLETONS KIDS PROGRAM INCLUDES SINGLETONS SANTAS, BIRTHDAY BASH BOXES, AND CARE DAY CELEBRATIONS.
- $146,643 spent. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE WELLNESS BEYOND CANCER WORKSHOPS, WHICH ALLOW FAMILIES TO FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HYDROPONIC GARDENING, COOKING CLASSES, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR YOUTH. FAMILIES ALSO RECEIVE PERSONALIZED SUPPORT THROUGH OUR CARE AND CASE MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR, ENSURING ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES WITHIN THE SINGLETONS AND BEYOND.
- ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE WELLNESS BEYOND CANCER WORKSHOPS, WHICH ALLOW FAMILIES TO FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HYDROPONIC GARDENING, COOKING CLASSES, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR YOUTH. FAMILIES ALSO RECEIVE PERSONALIZED SUPPORT THROUGH OUR CARE AND CASE MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR, ENSURING ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES WITHIN THE SINGLETONS AND BEYOND.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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