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The San Bruno Community Foundation

EIN 36-4777648 · San Bruno, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE THE SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY BY INVESTING IN PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND FACILITIES THAT HAVE SIGNIFICANT AND LASTING BENEFITS. THROUGH MAKING GRANTS, LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS, AND TAKING ADVANTAGE OF OTHER RESOURCES, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS AND ENABLES THE COMMUNITY TO MAXIMIZE SHARED INVESTMENTS AND REALIZE THEIR SUBSEQUENT ENHANCEMENTS AND BENEFITS.

Income
$5.0 million
Spending
$6.9 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
43.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 98%
Employees
2
Volunteers
44
Highest pay
$232,797, executive director

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 43.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 148% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 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 (3)
  1. $240,778 spent. THROUGH THE CRESTMOOR NEIGHBORHOOD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, THE FOUNDATION HONORS THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO MOST DIRECTLY ENDURED THE DESTRUCTION OF THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2010, GAS PIPELINE EXPLOSION AND INVESTS IN SAN BRUNO'S NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS. IN 2025, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO ELEVEN SAN BRUNO STUDENTS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED A STRONG COMMITMENT TO THE SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY.
  2. $6.0 million spent. AS PART OF ITS STRATEGIC GRANTMAKING EFFORTS, THE FOUNDATION IDENTIFIES AND PROACTIVELY ADDRESSES SPECIFIC COMMUNITY NEEDS THROUGH INVESTMENTS IN PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES. IN 2024-2025, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED MULTIPLE STRATEGIC GRANTS TO THE CITY OF SAN BRUNO RELATED TO THE RECREATION AND AQUATIC CENTER, THE CRESTMOOR FIELDS PROJECT, SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELD IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE SAN BRUNO-NARITA SISTER CITY PROGRAM.
  3. $387,049 spent. THE COMMUNITY GRANTS FUND ENABLES LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO APPLY FOR GRANTS OF UP TO $25,000 FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS BENEFITING THE SAN BRUNO COMMUNITY. IN THE PROGRAM'S NINTH YEAR, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED 29 GRANTS TOTALING $300,000.

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 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 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 October 2014.

    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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