National Assistance League
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO CLOTHE, FEED, EDUCATE, AND COMFORT CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS
- Income
- $1.3 million
- Spending
- $690,166
- Spent on programs
- 66%
- Reserves
- 3.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 86%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 250
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 30% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 48% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 74% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1566% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 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
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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 May 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)
- $293,513 spent. OPERATION SCHOOL BELL - PROVIDES NEW WARM CLOTHING, HYGIENE KIT, BOOK, AND DUFFLE BAG TO SCHOOL CHILDREN, HELPING TO IMPROVE SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.
- $46,468 spent. ASSAULT SURVIVOR KITS - PROVIDES NEW CLOTHING AND TOILETRIES TO SURVIVORS OF ABUSE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT .
- $55,977 spent. THE WEE HELP PROGRAM PROVIDES INFANT CLOTHING AND SUPPLIES TO NEW MOTHERS ON LIMITED INCOME.
- $61,025 spent. ONE-2-ONE PROGRAM - PROVIDES PERSONAL TUTORING FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS TO HELP IMPROVE READING SKILLS. LINK TO CREATIVE TEACHING PROGRAM - PROVIDES FUNDING TO TEACHERS FOR SPECIAL CLASSROOM ENRICHMENT PROJECTS FOR STUDENTS. ASSISTANCE LEAGUE PASS IT FORWARD PROGRAM - DONATES USEABLE CLOTHING TO AN AREA CHURCH FOR DISTRIBUTION. NOURISHING NEIGHBORS - PROVIDES, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ROCHESTER AREA NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE FOOD PANTRY TO PROVIDE NOURISHING FOOD TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM - PROVIDES THE MEANS TO FULFILL COMMUNITY NEEDS ON A ONE-TIME OR SHORT-TERM BASIS. SCHOLARSHIPS - ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIPS AT LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO SUPPORT STUDENTS STRUGGLING WITH DIFFICULT LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES.
- ONE-2-ONE PROGRAM - PROVIDES PERSONAL TUTORING FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS TO HELP IMPROVE READING SKILLS. LINK TO CREATIVE TEACHING PROGRAM - PROVIDES FUNDING TO TEACHERS FOR SPECIAL CLASSROOM ENRICHMENT PROJECTS FOR STUDENTS. ASSISTANCE LEAGUE PASS IT FORWARD PROGRAM - DONATES USEABLE CLOTHING TO AN AREA CHURCH FOR DISTRIBUTION. NOURISHING NEIGHBORS - PROVIDES, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ROCHESTER AREA NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE FOOD PANTRY TO PROVIDE NOURISHING FOOD TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM - PROVIDES THE MEANS TO FULFILL COMMUNITY NEEDS ON A ONE-TIME OR SHORT-TERM BASIS. SCHOLARSHIPS - ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIPS AT LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO SUPPORT STUDENTS STRUGGLING WITH DIFFICULT LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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