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Candy Store Foundation

EIN 47-5540492 · Burlingame, CA

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

What it says it does

CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO DISPLAYING PRESERVINGAND SHARING KNOWLEDGE OF HISTORIC VEHICLES.

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

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

Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

Independent board
0 of 25
2 of 2 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
10 of 10
Gave 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 March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

THE FOUNDATION NOW HAS A RELATIONSHIP WITH SPARTAN RACING SAE, WHICH IS COMPRISED OF ENGINEERING STUDENTS IN ASPECIAL PROGRAM AT SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY. THE PROGRAM AT SJSU IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARE INVOLVED IN DESIGNING AN ACTUALLY PRODUCING ELECRTIC RACING CARS. WE HAVE HOSTED SEVERAL EVENTS FOR THEM AND THEY HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY WELL-ATTENDED. THIS PROGRAM AT SJSU IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AND IS A MODEL FOR OTHER HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TO FOLLOW.
OUR 1933 PACKARD CONTINUES TO BE USED IN LOCAL PARADES, INCLUDING THE BURLINGAME FOURTH OF JULY PARADE. IT IS TRULY AGREAT ADVERTIZEMENT FOR THE FOUNDFATION AND CONTINUES TO GENERATE MUCH INTEREST.
WE CONTINUE TO HAVE CLASSES FROM THE ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSTIY COME TO THE CANDY STORE CLUB TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE AUTOMOBILE USING THER FOUNDATION'S 1933 PACKARD AND APPROXIMATELY FIFTY OTHER CARS THAT COVER VIRTUALY THE ENTIRE SPAN OF AUTOMOBILE DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND PRODUCTION OF THE AUTOMBILE FROM 1902 TO THE PRESENT.

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

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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on August 15, 2018 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on August 15, 2018.
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 March 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 April 2019.
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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