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San Leandro Improvement Association

EIN 46-3952423 · San Leandro, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE SAN LEANDRO IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION IS TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THE CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL VALUES OF THE SAN LEANDRO COMMUNITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC THEREBY REDUCING THE BURDEN OF GOVERNMENT.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
3
Highest pay
$132,000, executive di

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

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (mutual benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 77% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (mutual benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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. $665,741 spent. SOBO: SIDEWALK OPERATIONS, BEAUTIFICATION & ORDER. INCLUDING DAILY SAFETY AND CLEANING AMBASSADOR OPERATIONS. OPERATION OF AMBASSADOR SERVICE HELP LINE, MAINTENANCE OF DECORATIVE PLANTS, PRESSURE WASHING, AND PUBLIC AMENITIES. HOMELESS WELFARE-CHECKS, HOMELESS RESOURCE REFERRALS, LUNCH DISTRIBUTIONS TO HOMELESS, AND DE-ESCALATION SERVICES.
  2. $246,801 spent. DISI: DISTRICT IDENTITY/STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS: INCLUDING STREET BANNER DESIGN AND DISTRICT BRANDING, WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT, AND SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENTS.
  3. $99,190 spent. SAN LEANDRO IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES FOR SAN LEANDRO
  4. SAN LEANDRO IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES FOR SAN LEANDRO

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? 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 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 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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