Rod Lemon Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Rod Lemon Foundation focuses on improving educational resources, tackling food insecurity, fostering neighborhood identity, and addressing immediate needs like home repairs
- Income
- $64,004
- Spending
- $57,979
- Reserves
- 8.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $38,442, executive dir.
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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 (4)
- Rod Lemon Foundation focuses on improving educational resources, tackling food insecurity, fostering neighborhood identity, and addressing immediate needs like home repairs for Veterans and other underserved members of the community.
- Organized and conducted town halls specificaIly for veterans to address their unique needs and concerns. Collaborated with state and local officials to identify and address gaps in the existing support system for veterans. Conducted town halls with approximately 40 veterans. Facilitated discussions that led to identifying critical gaps in the veteran support system. Fostered partnerships with state and local officials to work on closing these gaps and improving services for veterans.
- Partnered with the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America NACA to host workshops aimed at educating potential home buyers. This initiative focused on providing crucial information and support to individuals striving for homeownership. Hosted home buyer workshops for 50 participants. Provided detailed guidance on the home buying process, financialplanning, and mortgage options. Empowered attendees with knowledge and resources to make informed decisions about purchasing a home.
- Partnered with local health care providers and businesses to address the essential needs of vulnerable community members including the homeless, veterans, and elderly. Provided groceries, health care screenings, free cell phones, access to health insurance, and hygiene kits to over 100 individuals. Fostered collaborations that enhanced the quality and reach of services available to the community
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
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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 21, 2026.
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