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Marshallese Youth of Orange County

EIN 36-4669816 · Santa Ana, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak12 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

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

What it says it does

OUR MISSION AND PURPOSE ARE TO ADVOCATE FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND CULTURAL EDIFICATION OF MARSHALLESE STUDENTS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

Income
$286,120
Spending
$305,438
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
-0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
5
Volunteers
46
Highest pay
$48,204, executive director

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

Weak: 12 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 120% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    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

    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, 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. $104,190 spent. THE YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH THAT FOCUSES ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND CULTURAL PERPETUATION. EACH OPPONENT PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN DEVELOPING WELL-ROUNDED INDIVUDALS EQUIPPED TO THRIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THE HEALTH INITIATIVE EMPHASIZES A HOLISTIC APPROACH THAT ENCOMPASSES PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING. THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AIM TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND PREPARE YOUTH FOR FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES. THE CULTURAL ENRICHMENT PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN FOSTERING IDENTITY AND COMMUNITY PRIDE. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSED ON CULTURAL PERPETUATION THAT INCLUDE ARTS AND PERFORMANCE, INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION, APPOINTMENT SETTING, AND COMMUNITY FESTIVAL EVENTS.
  2. $71,810 spent. THE NATIONAL MARSHALLESE COMMUNITY COALITION (NMCC) IMPLEMENTS A SERIES OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP, ENSURE COMPLIANCE, AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE PRIMARY PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE ANNUAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT, DOCUMENT REVIEW, AND QUARTERLY SITE VISITS, EACH CONTRIBUTING TO THE OVERARCHING MISSION OF ENHANCING ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT. THE ANNUAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT SERVES AS A CORNERSTONE EVENT FOR NMCC, BRINGING TOGETHER COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS FOR A SERIES OF INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS. THE DOCUMENT REVIEW PROGRAM ENSURES THAT PARTICIPANT ORGANIZATIONS MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS. THE QUARTERLY SITE VISITS PROVIDE VALUABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR NMCC TO ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH THE COMMUNITY AND OBSERVE ORGANIZATIONAL PROGRAMS IN ACTION.
  3. $8,014 spent. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS (FOOD DRIVE & BASIC NEEDS)OUR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOCUS ON MEETING IMMEDIATE NEEDS FOR MARSHALLESE FAMILIES. THIS INCLUDES MONTHLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS, HOLIDAY MEAL SUPPORT, EMERGENCY SUPPLIES, AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION. THE MYOC FOOD DRIVE ENSURES THAT FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY ELDERLY, SINGLE PARENTS, AND LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS HAVE RELIABLE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS. THESE PROGRAMS HELP REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY AND PROVIDE CRITICAL RELIEF DURING EMERGENCIES OR DIFFICULT TIMES.
  4. $196 spent. GENERAL SERVICES (OUTREACH, NAVIGATION, & TRANSLATION)MYOC PROVIDES ONGOING COMMUNITY SUPPORT THROUGH OUTREACH, NAVIGATION, AND LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE. WE HELP FAMILIES CONNECT TO HEALTH SERVICES, EDUCATION PROGRAMS, HOUSING RESOURCES, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS. OUR STAFF OFFERS TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION IN MARSHALLESE TO ENSURE FAMILIES UNDERSTAND IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS, MEDICAL INFORMATION, SCHOOL COMMUNICATION, AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES. THESE GENERAL SERVICES STRENGTHEN TRUST, BREAK DOWN LANGUAGE BARRIERS, AND ENSURE THAT OUR COMMUNITY RECEIVES EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CARE.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2014.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 July 2019.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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