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Davis Phoenix Coalition

EIN 46-5189631 · Davis, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE DAVIS PHOENIX COALITION IS TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY TO ELIMINATE INTOLERANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREVENTING HATE-MOTIVATED VIOLENCE AND CULTIVATE A BROADER CIVIC CULTURE THAT EMBRACES AND PROMOTES A DIVERSE COMMUNITY.

Income
$227,167
Spending
$263,577
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
3
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$18,002, executive director

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave 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.

  • 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 (6)
  1. $94,153 spent. OTHER PASS-THRU ACTIVITIES
  2. $68,488 spent. PRIDE FESTIVAL-CELEBRATE AND SUPPORT LGBTQ COMMUNITIES WITHIN YOLO COUNTY AND FOSTER ALLYSHIP. SERVED APPROX. 2000 PEOPLE.
  3. $10,917 spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT-PROVIDE A SPACE FOR THE COMMUNITY TO PROCESS ISSUES AROUND RACE AND DIVERSITY AND SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF GRASS ROOT ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON SOCIAL JUSTICE IN THE COMMUNITY. SERVED OVER 1000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS
  4. $10,177 spent. PROJECT UN CAFECITO PROVIDED LEADERSHIP TRAINING TO 10 LOATINIX MOTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DAVIS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. ALUMNI OF PREVIOUS COHORTS PROVIDED OUTREACH TO 50 MARGINALIZED AND HARD TO REACH COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR MENTAL HEALTH, HOUSING, WORKERS AND CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS.
  5. $8,075 spent. RAINBOW FAMILIES-SOCIAL AND ADVOCACY GROUP FOR FAMILIES IN YOLO COUNTY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MONTHLY MEETINGS AND EVENTS, AND ADVOCATING FOR LGBTQIA PARENTS. SERVED 30-40 PARENTS.
  6. $404 spent. LGBTQ YOUTH CENTER-SAFE SPACE FOR LGBTQ YOUTH TO CONNECT. SERVED APPROX. 20 STUDENTS

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 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 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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