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Pacific Learning Alliance

EIN 45-2210885 · Dublin, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO OFFER TRAINING AND GUIDANCE IN PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS FOR A HEALTHY AND NATURAL WAY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS IN NORTHEN CALIFORNIA

Income
$204,681
Spending
$132,052
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
51.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 51.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% 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 December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 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 (4)
  1. $105,000 spent. Yoga and Meditation Books Distribution: Yoga and meditation books are widely distributed to offer accessible tools for individuals to delve into transformative practices, nuturing personal growth, fostering community and preserving timeless wisdom for self discovery, stress management and inner peace. The purpose behind this distribution is to empower individuals to enrich their physical, mental and overall well-being through these practices. Such books provide guidance techniques and insights to support personal development, stress management and inner peace equipping readers with the tools and practices needed to embark on a journey of self- disovery and personal growth.
  2. $22,249 spent. Vedic Academy imparts similar value based education for kids across all ages. Its primarily held on weekends and online. This prgram reaches around 100 kids and has 15 volunteers as teachers. The kdis also engage in cultural activities by performing music and performing arts at old age homes.
  3. Corporate/University campus outreach programs: Pacific Learning Alliance (PLA) conducs a Corporate Outreach Program to meet the need for individual well-being in corporate living & also including University campuses. Outreach programs are conducted onsite in several reputed companies in the Bay Area as well as through online sessions. these programs aim to provide practical guidance on how to handle stress, anxiety and pressure from the corporate world and competitive college environment. These programs provide practical guidance like covering stress management techniques, resilience building, mindful coping strategies and self-care practices focusing on mindfulness-based coping strategies to help individuals navigate stressful situations with greater calmnexx. Our program embeds ethics and core values into the workplace with proven methods and a transfomation in work-life balance through lecture serices, seminars and workshops.
  4. Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Program Service Expenses:0. Grants and allocations: 0 Revenue 0. Providing Food to the needy and Homeless Developing and promoting free vegetatrian food. distribution programs. Vegetarian nutricious meals are served with lovingcare to conquer hunger in our community and create harmony in society. People from all walks of life are welcome to join without any discrimination. We are committed to making a difference in our community through food distribution efforts.

Source: Form 990 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2012.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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