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Pasadena-Altadena Ivy Foundation

EIN 46-4548837 · Pasadena, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Pasadena Altadena Ivy Foundation empowers communities advances education and promotes sustainable service.

Income
$92,438
Spending
$77,161
Reserves
17.1 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% 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 (6)
  1. $31,250 spent. Scholarships to San Gabriel Valley high school seniors annually. The purpose of the scholarship awards are to contribute to the greater good of San Gabriel Valley through assisting high school seniors in being able to attend college and become educated contributing members to society. PAIF has been awarding scholarships since its inception in 2013. Scholarship recipients apply for the scholarships and are selected through a competitive process. This is in keeping with the mission and purpose of improving the economic social education and health conditions in the San Gabriel Valley. In 2024 approximately $23750 of scholarships were award to 12 area high school seniors. We also paid the annual fee of $7500 for the previous years winners of the RPM multi-year scholarship.
  2. $25,000 spent. Timeless Care Initiative where we supported 11 Seniors that had lost their homes in the Eaton Fires with cash gift cards and supplies that helped them set up their new apartments.
  3. $10,670 spent. Disaster Relief Activities -Clothes Snacks 1.8.25 $2,162.06 Snacks for Legal Clinic 1.15.25 $ 149.69 Gift Cards 40 @ $25 each $1,000.00 Gift Cards 24 @ $25 each $600.00 New Request for PBHP on 2.15.25 $1,509.11 PAIF Annual Meeting Gift Card Distribution 2.22.25 $1,500.00 $239.60 Dena First Aid Wellness Kit 4.26.25 $1,040.00 Pasadena Village Gift Certificates for Eaton Fire Survivors 10*$250+ fees $2,619.00
  4. $4,340 spent. Various Programs - Provided 100 computers to students donated by AT&T provided snack foods for guests picking up computers; backpacks to the community planted trees cleaned Greenwell Beach
  5. $2,800 spent. Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation Donation - The mission of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation is to promote lifelong learning. This is accomplished by securing charitable contributions gifts and endowed funds to award scholarships fellowships and grants.
  6. $2,660 spent. CHIPP Program - delivered snack bags to young adults at the Pasadena Boys & Girls clubs so they would have food over the weekend.

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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2022.

    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 March 2023.

    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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