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Oscf One Step Closer Foundation Inc

EIN 45-0577591 · Beverly Hills, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH PATIENTS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY

Income
$109,553
Spending
$139,572
Reserves
26.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 (3)
  1. $42,166 spent. RESEARCH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVE: PROVIDE FUNDS TO LOCAL AREA HOSPITALS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND FIND WAYS TO ALLEVIATE THE EFFECTS AND BURDENS OF CEREBRAL PALSY WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF FINDING A CURE FOR THE DISEASE.
  2. $5,567 spent. PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM & ONE-ON-ONE INITIATIVE: OSCF FREQUENTLY SELECTS SOME PATIENTS FROM VARIOUS HOSPITALS AND PROVIDES ASSITANCE TO THEM (MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENTS, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, OTHER). THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES TRYING TO MAKE THE DREAM OF VARIOUS PATIENTS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY COME TRUE. By providing a more personalized level of attention,we hope to make a greater difference andimpactin their everyday life.
  3. $18,508 spent. THE ONE STEP CLOSER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR ASPIRING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES WITH A THIRST FOR KNOWLEDGE & DESIRE TO SUCCEED.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 July 2008.

    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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