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Agape Foundation Charitable Trust

EIN 52-2241260 · San Jose, CA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak32 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT, OR CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF, THE CLASS OF 501(C)(3), 509(A)(1), & 509(A)(2) ORGANIZATIONS (THE "SUPPORTED CLASS") THAT PROMOTE/PERFORM EDUCATION AND/OR CHRISTIAN ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) CHRISTIAN EVANGELISM, EDIFICATION AND STEWARDSHIP.

Income
$8.2 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
32 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 70% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 246% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 32 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    4 of 10 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.

  • 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, 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)
  1. $607,850 spent. AGAPE PARTNERS WITH 180 DEGREES PROGRAM, LLC, TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS & TRAINING IN SPECIFIC NO. CA PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO DEVELOP SUCCESSFUL LIFESKILLS IN DISADVANTAGED YOUTH. THE PROGRAMS CARRY OUT THE QUALIFIED PURPOSES OF THE 509(A)(3) SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION CLASS WHICH THIS FDN SUPPORTS. 2024 GRANTS TO EASTSIDE UNION HS DISTRICT, SAN JOSE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND FRANKLIN-MCKINLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT WERE TO COMPENSATE TEACHERS INSTRUCTING DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IN THE 180 DEGREEE PROGRAM.
  2. $488,477 spent. PROVIDE FUNDS TO YOUNG LIFE MINISTRIES, FOR ITS VARIOUS PROGRAMS, A SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION OF THIS 509(A)(3) SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION.
  3. $500,000 spent. PROVIDE FUNDS TO WATERSTONE, FOR ITS VARIOUS PROGRAMS, A SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION OF THIS 509(A)(3) SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION.
  4. $778,500 spent. ADDITIONAL GRANTS TO PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDS FOR 19 ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING EDUCATION AND CHRISTIAN MINISTRY ACTIVITIES, WHICH IS THE SUPPORTED CLASS OF THIS 509(A)(3) SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION. SEE SCHEDULE A FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF THE GRANTS MADE TO THESE TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS IN 2025.

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 October 13, 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 August 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.

    California's Attorney General lists its registration as revoked as of December 31, 2006. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.

    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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